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Ascendant

Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up that challenges you with a new world each time you play. It utilizes a number of modern roguelike elements such as permadeath and procedurally generated environments. You are a demigod who invades a plane controlled by your rivals. They will stop at nothing to eliminate you. Only the most impressive warriors will triumph over their armies of zealots and beasts. A Brutal Struggle – Health recovery is rare and the armies of your rivals are ruthless. Dodge and strike when the time is right to seize victoryAgile Beat 'em Up Combat – Launch divine onslaughts

Release date
May 13, 2014
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Hapa Games
Publisher
Hapa Games
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★ 6.6/10GOG · 116 ratings
GOGLast checked October 31, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 4 / 5
This is pretty fun. I've sunk about two hours into it, so I can't quite talk about longevity, but from what I can see it…
★ 4 / 5
In Ascendant you are playing as a demigod, who basicly has a melee attack, a dodge and a spell (=ranged attack) and you are trying…
★ 2 / 5
This a roguelike 2D platformer/brawler. You move between small areas filled with chests, enemies, bosses and shrines. You fight enemies with melee weapons and magic,…
★ 4 / 5
Ascendant, so far, is quite an enjoyable game. The first thing that grabs you is the visuals - which I enjoy immensely. Second is the…
★ 4 / 5
We have something in Ascendant that I find very worthwhile and that I believe you may as well if you are looking for a new…
★ 2 / 5
NOT RECOMMENDED. All you get from dying is a CHANCE to find an item - everything besides the CHANCE is lost when you die. Even…
★ 3 / 5
This is a frustrating game, but for the price it's not bad. I won't put more effort into it, but the music is good, the…
★ 2 / 5
Too many buttons to keep track of (feels like having all weapons active at the same time), yet the actual game-play feels too simplified. A…

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★ 2 / 5
Interesting idea but it has clunky mouse controls and weak progression. Via the tutorial you learn how to make combos and deal with enemies properly,…
★ 4 / 5
minor suggestions probably said elsewhere. dash should probably be one button plus a direction defulting to direction player is facing. also player should probably move…
★ 4 / 5
Not bad for a free game. Such a great way to kill time playing this game. You just need to parry at the right time…

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