Underplayed Gems

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (2014)

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game cover
Developer
Playdek, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 1,706 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, card-based battle of wits where you build a deck on the fly against AI or friends.

strategicturn-basedcompetitivecard-driventacticalmultiplayer-friendlyfantasy-themed

What players say

Players praise the card art and strategic depth, but the online mode is nearly dead and locked to a fixed honor pool that many say ruins multiplayer. Single-player against the AI works well, though the AI can freeze mid-turn.

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