The Ascent vs Theyest Thou
The Ascent and Theyest Thou both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Theyest Thou (2020) is 1 year older than The Ascent (2021). Theyest Thou scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than The Ascent (77.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Ascent |  Theyest Thou | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (12,117 reviews) | 92% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neon Giant | Miziziziz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Theyest Thou (2020) is 1 year older than The Ascent (2021).
- Theyest Thou scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than The Ascent (77.1% positive).
- Theyest Thou is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Ascent (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Ascent has co-op; Theyest Thou does not.
- The Ascent is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Theyest Thou has no Deck rating yet.
The Ascent vs Theyest Thou — FAQ
- Should I play The Ascent or Theyest Thou first?
- If you want chronology, Theyest Thou (2020) came out before The Ascent (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Ascent and Theyest Thou similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Theyest Thou have multiplayer like The Ascent?
- No. The Ascent supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Theyest Thou is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Ascent run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Ascent is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Theyest Thou doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.