A Dual Ascent (2024)

Developer: Mountain Toad Entertainment
Publisher: Rubika Supinfogame
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Guiding two characters simultaneously feels like a delicate dance, blending fairy-tale whimsy with gentle puzzle platforming.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful world and clever dual-stick mechanic that controls two characters at once, but nearly everyone wishes it were longer, most finish in 30 to 40 minutes. The puzzles are light and relaxing, and several compare it to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, though some report choppy animations and bugs.

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