Savant – Ascent is a Action game from D-Pad Studio with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- D-Pad Studio
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7 Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 or better Storage: 120 MB available space Additional Notes: Minimum 1024×768 screen resolution
macOS
- Recommended
- OS: Mountain Lion v10.8 Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000 Storage: 120 MB available space Additional Notes: Minimum 1024×768 screen resolution
Linux
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 13.10 Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000 Storage: 120 MB available space Additional Notes: Minimum 1024×768 screen resolution
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Savant – Ascent is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, short game, pixel art, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want emotional story, pixel art, gothic, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
rhythm
Play styleTiming actions to music or rhythm is part of the hook.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
Steam review snapshots
its really REALLY short without the dlc buts totally worth the money excellent pixel art and solid gameplay-loopI became so powerful that the game crashed.Much like Vampire Survivors, this is a game about replay-ability and extra modes/challenges.Short game but it's priced accordingly and is certainly a lot of fun.Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.