Ascendant is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Hapa Games with a 75% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Hapa Games
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 75% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OSX 10.5 or higher
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 300 Series or Radeon equivalent
Storage: 2 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OSX 10.5 or higher
Processor: 2.66GHz Intel Core i7
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 400 Series or Radeon equivalent
Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later
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
Storage: 2 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later
Processor: Intel i5 series or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 460 GTX / Radeon 5770 – 1 GB of VRAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ascendant is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, replayable, strong atmosphere, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, replayable, and controller friendly.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
Steam review snapshots
Vibrant without being twee, atmospheric without devolving into sonic punctuation, [i]Ascendant[/i] is an aboslute delight to listen to.Sadly, the boss battles are where most of the aforementioned things occur.Multiplayer achievements: No, Features Co-op.ebirth), Ascendant ultimately feels like a grind more than a "just one more run" roguelite.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.