I Wanna Ascend (2025)

Developer: JANGSUE
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a brutally difficult precision platformer that taunts you with its ridiculous obstacles and dark humor, daring you to keep climbing.

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What players say

A punishing platformer in the I Wanna Be The Guy tradition. Players die constantly to spikes, saws, and falling platforms, with quick respawns that keep attempts fast. One person made the whole game, and the developer finished it in 30 minutes.

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