Ascendant
Developed by Hapa Games · Published by Hapa Games
At a glance
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
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
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)
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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