The Ascent
Developed by Neon Giant · Published by KRAFTON, Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Neon Giant, published by KRAFTON, Inc. — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Ascent.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB)
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Minimum Specification listed above allows gameplay experience close to 30 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and lowest settings
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The Recommended Specification listed below allows gameplay experience close to 60 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and overall “High” settings:
Supported languages (10)
The Ascent 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 The Ascent?
Steam classifies The Ascent as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Neon Giant. The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
How much does The Ascent cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Ascent at $29.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Ascent single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Ascent: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Ascent on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Ascent for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Ascent out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 29, 2021.
What platforms is The Ascent on?
The Ascent is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Ascent single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does The Ascent cost?
Steam lists it at $29.99.
Does The Ascent have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 66 achievements for The Ascent.
Who made The Ascent?
The Ascent is developed by Neon Giant and published by KRAFTON, Inc..
Where to get The Ascent
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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