As We Descend (2025)

Developer: Box Dragon
Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 1,316 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic, turn-based RPG where each decision feels deliberate and consequential.

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What players say

Players praise the blend of deckbuilding and positional tactics, often comparing it to Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon. They love the art, music, and faction variety, but wish runs were longer and content was deeper. There is a boss that can one-shot your nexus, and the third faction is still absent.

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