Choose The Ascent
Choose The Ascent if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options. 12,117 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Ascent vs From Space
The Ascent and From Space both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Ascent (2021) is 1 year older than From Space (2022). The Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than From Space (75.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose From Space
Choose From Space if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. From Space launched in 2022.
Both The Ascent and From Space sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.1% vs 75.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Ascent |  From Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (12,117 reviews) | 75.5% positive (314 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Neon Giant | Triangle Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Ascent (2021) is 1 year older than From Space (2022).
- The Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than From Space (75.5% positive).
- From Space is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Ascent (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: The Ascent is Deck Playable, From Space is Deck Verified.
The Ascent vs From Space — FAQ
- Which is better, The Ascent or From Space?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: The Ascent sits at 77.1% positive (12,117 reviews), From Space at 75.5% (314). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play The Ascent or From Space first?
- If you want chronology, The Ascent (2021) came out before From Space (2022). 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 From Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both The Ascent and From Space have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Ascent ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; From Space ships Online Co-op, Co-op.