Our Ascent

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"Our Ascent" is an incremental roguelite RPG with metaprogression, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Update A.1.0 brings significant progression changes, suggesting a save restart. The game can be downloaded on Android by searching it on the Google Play Store after sharing your email to join the internal playtester list.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a satisfying core gameplay loop with strategic planning and distinct character abilities, making each run feel rewarding.
Metaprogression allows progress with one character to benefit others, enhancing the overall experience and reducing the grind compared to similar games.
The game is polished for an early access title, with engaging mechanics and a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it addictive and enjoyable.

Completing the bestiary and item compendium for each character feels tedious and can detract from the overall enjoyment, as it requires repetitive grinding.
Some skill point requirements are overly strict, and the lack of significant cross-character benefits can make progression feel slow and frustrating.
The game may feel like it doesn't respect the player's time, as switching characters requires starting from scratch, which can lead to a sense of artificial content stretching.

grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively manageable, with a generous item drop rate and a metaprogression system that alleviates some of the tedium typically associated with grinding. While completing the bestiary for each character can feel tedious, the overall experience is considered less grind-heavy compared to similar games, making it a more enjoyable and cozy experience. Future content updates are anticipated to further enhance the game's appeal.
- “The in-game achievements seem cool and not too grindy.”
- “The only thing that feels tedious to me is completing the bestiary on each separate character - I understand that it ties into the metaprogression, but I wish there was a different solution.”
- “With all that said, the game is pretty short so far (compared to others, as there is a lot less grinding involved), and I am really looking forward to future content updates.”
- “A nice cozy little grinding game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a smooth and satisfying experience, featuring a solid gameplay loop that is both smart and engaging. While it shares mechanics with the mobile game Inflation RPG, it is regarded as a superior iteration.
- “Everything else makes for a rather smooth gameplay experience.”
- “Very solid gameplay loop.”
- “The core concept and gameplay loop is satisfying and smart.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the silly dialogues that contribute to a sense of progression and engagement.
- “I really like the feeling of progression and the unfolding the game provides; I enjoy the silly dialogues, that's a kind of humor I can appreciate.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever puns and witty banter that keep me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations and quirky characters, making every moment feel delightfully funny.”