Ascent DX (2025)

Developer: Johan Peitz, Vav
Publisher: Apskeppet
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 286 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 51 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tiny, short metroidvania with soothing chiptune music and pixel art, encouraging quiet exploration of alien environments.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, combatless metroidvania with smooth controls and a retro SNES look. Opinions split on the endings, which some call weird. The game runs on PICO-8 and takes under an hour to finish.

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