Feed the Deep vs The First Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Feed the Deep
Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.
- Procedurally generated caves
- Resource collection and upgrades
- Atmospheric deep sea adventure
- Lovecraftian vibes
- Exploration at your own pace
- Limited oxygen management
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- A dark roguelike by the designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. - Procedurally generated caves make every expedition different. - Explore at your own pace. Dive fast and aggressive or explore slowly, dropping markers along the way. - Soundtrack by award-winning composer Cedar Jones (Jetpack Joyride and more). - An atmospheric deep sea adventure with lovecraftian vibes. When they built the floating cities, they had no idea an insidious threat lurked deep below... Feed the Deep is a compulsive lovecraftian roguelike inspired by the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky. Dive into an ever-changing system of undersea caves. Collect resources that can be traded for upgrades and items. Explore ever deeper, managing dark spaces, limited oxygen, and hostile wildlife, and complete your mission to Feed the Deep. Feed the Deep was built almost entirely by me, Luke Muscat. Back in the Old Times I was creator of Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to try the ultimate game dev challenge and make a game completely solo.
The First Ascent
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“The first ascent” is an immersive climbing adventure where players scale treacherous mountains, sheer cliff faces, and mysterious vertical landscapes in their quest to reach the top. From dark caves to outer space, each level introduces new challenges and environmental hazards like hotwind, falling blizzards, mostly unstable obstacles. Strategic planning, quick reflexes, and precision are the keys to reaching the summit. Upgrade your character and unlock new climbers with unique skills, and collect the useful items along your route. Whether you're racing the clock or exploring at your own pace, "The first ascent" promises a vertical adventure like no other.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The First Ascent at none against Feed the Deep's 1. Feed the Deep's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The First Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.
Feed the Deep ships an update daily, The First Ascent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Feed the Deep | The First Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (407 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 407 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Muscat | Chi Nguyen |
Bugs and requests
Feed the Deep
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently
Requested features
2 requests- Support for older devices
- Controller support
The First Ascent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Feed the Deep
- Unlock Game$6.99
The First Ascent
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Feed the Deep free?
Is The First Ascent free?
Do Feed the Deep or The First Ascent have ads?
Which is updated more often, Feed the Deep or The First Ascent?
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