Astral Ascent (2023)
- Developer
- Hibernian Workshop
- Publisher
- Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games, Maple Whispering Limited
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 8,457 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 17 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast, reactive 2D platformer where each run demands split-second decisions and gradual build optimization against increasingly tough bosses.
action roguelitefast paceddifficultatmosphericrepetitivereactivechallengingbuild-focused
What players say
Players praise the smooth combat and fluid animations, comparing it favorably to Dead Cells. The build variety with spells and character-specific weapons keeps runs fresh, though some feel on-hit abilities dominate over spells. The game supports co-op and includes a seed system for customizing runs.
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