Dungeon Ascent

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Dungeon Ascent is a single player action game. It was developed by TornikeGames and was released on March 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dungeon Ascent plunges you into a dark, eerie labyrinth teeming with nightmarish creatures and hidden dangers. Armed with limited resources and deadly weapons, you must navigate the abandoned halls, adapt to escalating threats, and survive against relentless enemies. Time is your enemy in this intense, atmospheric survival challenge.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game has a simple and enjoyable dynamic that can be addictive for players.
Some players appreciate the unique mechanics and humor present in the game.
The game is free, which makes it more accessible despite its flaws.

The game is more of a technical demo than a fully developed game, lacking content and polish.
Many players report severe bugs, poor controls, and frustrating gameplay mechanics.
There are concerns about fake positive reviews, leading to distrust in the game's quality.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as a very basic soundtrack that, while not terrible, is overshadowed by numerous technical issues and a lack of overall content. Reviewers noted the absence of a title screen and significant sound elements, contributing to a disjointed experience.
- “Bad directions, no music or creepy sounds...”
- “It's more like a buggy technical demo than a game: no title screen, no music, no real level, no inventory management, disappearing enemies, janky movement, poor camera... the list is already long and I stopped playing after a few (excruciating) minutes, when I realized that it was not just a crappy tutorial, but the whole thing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs including janky movement, poor camera control, and broken collision physics. Many players feel it resembles a technical demo rather than a polished game, leading to frustration and early abandonment. Overall, the lack of basic features and persistent glitches severely detract from the experience.
- “It's more like a buggy technical demo than a game: no title screen, no music, no real level, no inventory management, disappearing enemies, janky movement, poor camera... the list is already long and I stopped playing after a few (excruciating) minutes when I realized that it was not just a crappy tutorial, but the whole thing.”
- “Buggy, weapon animation and control garbage, movement bugged, aiming bugged, even collision physics are borked.”
- “Buggy, not impressed.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with some players feeling it is excessive and detracts from the overall experience, leading to a negative perception of the game's value.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, turning what could be fun gameplay into a chore.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is virtually non-existent, lacking any objectives or narrative depth, with gameplay primarily revolving around basic interactions such as weapon switching.
- “There is no story and no objectives; the only interaction with the game is switching weapons with the mouse wheel.”
- “The narrative feels completely absent, leaving players without any sense of direction or purpose.”
- “The lack of a coherent story makes the gameplay feel hollow and unengaging.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized as a mechanically focused experience, offering addictive roguelike elements that evoke comparisons to Darkest Dungeon.
- “It's a good, addictive roguelike game, reminiscent of mechanics from Darkest Dungeon.”
- “Just a mechanical demo.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is criticized for its intrusive ads, which negatively impact gameplay by causing erratic shooting mechanics. Users report that attempting to engage with the ad options leads to further glitches, exacerbating the overall experience.
- “Ads only make it worse, causing all shots to go in completely different directions.”
- “There appears to be an ads option, but trying to use it breaks animations and causes you to shoot in a completely different direction.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are noted for their simplicity, which, combined with engaging physics, creates an appealing visual experience that keeps players coming back for more.
- “I want to play it all the time; it captivates me with its simple graphics and physics.”