Underplayed Gems

Death: The Ascension (2020)

Death: The Ascension cover
Developer
Dystopian Ruler
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, high-stakes strategy game where every card play risks your soul in a darkly humorous deal with Death.

dark fantasyatmosphericdark comedystrategymanagementhigh risk high rewardroguelike deckbuildertime management

What players say

Players describe a confusing start and a steep learning curve, with many calling it brutally hard. The unique card-based resource management and hand-drawn art are praised, but players are split on the difficulty, with some saying it requires luck.

Screenshots

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