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Ascendant

Developed by Hapa Games · Published by Hapa Games

ActionAdventureIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 13, 2014 PriceFree to play Steam reviews102

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews102
Languages1
Achievements60

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Hapa Games, published by Hapa Games — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 77% positive of 213
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:PlatformerActionIndieBeat 'em upAction RoguelikeRogue-liteAdventureRPGLocal Co-OpRogue-likeArcade2D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Ascendant.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/XP/Vista (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 260 GTS or Radeon HD 4850 - 512 MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 460 GTX / Radeon 5770 - 1 GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Supported languages (1)

English

Ascendant FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Ascendant?

Steam classifies Ascendant as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Hapa Games. Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.

Is Ascendant free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Ascendant as Free to Play.

Is Ascendant single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Ascendant: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Ascendant on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Ascendant for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Ascendant out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 13, 2014.

What platforms is Ascendant on?

Ascendant is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Ascendant single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Ascendant cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Ascendant have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 60 achievements for Ascendant.

Who made Ascendant?

Ascendant is developed by Hapa Games and published by Hapa Games.

Where to get Ascendant

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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