Paradise Lost vs The Ascent
Both Paradise Lost and The Ascent share Dystopian, Action RPG and Violent — so which one deserves your time? The Ascent wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
| Metric | Paradise Lost | The Ascent | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.05 | ★ 3.33 | The Ascent by 0.28 (9%) |
| Metacritic | 63 | 73 | The Ascent by 10 (16%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,019 adds | 2,976 adds | The Ascent by 1957 (192%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 4h | The Ascent is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 | Same year |
Verdict
The Ascent takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Dystopian, Action RPG, Violent and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Paradise Lost
The Ascent