Choose The Ascent
Choose The Ascent if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 12,117 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Ascent vs Cyber Paradise
The Ascent and Cyber Paradise 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. The Ascent (2021) is 5 years older than Cyber Paradise (2026). The Ascent has co-op; Cyber Paradise does not. 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 Cyber Paradise
Choose Cyber Paradise if you want a Sports and Simulation game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cyber Paradise launched in 2026.
Both The Ascent and Cyber Paradise sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Ascent |  Cyber Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (12,117 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neon Giant | DDmeow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Ascent (2021) is 5 years older than Cyber Paradise (2026).
- The Ascent has co-op; Cyber Paradise does not.
- The Ascent is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cyber Paradise has no Deck rating yet.
The Ascent vs Cyber Paradise — FAQ
- Should I play The Ascent or Cyber Paradise first?
- If you want chronology, The Ascent (2021) came out before Cyber Paradise (2026). 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 Cyber Paradise 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 Cyber Paradise have multiplayer like The Ascent?
- No. The Ascent supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Cyber Paradise is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Ascent run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Ascent is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cyber Paradise doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.