RPGFit check
Is Ascendants Rising worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Co-op groups of four who want randomized combat encounters
- Action RPG players who prefer creating builds over fixed classes
- Players seeking short routes into multiplayer combat rather than extended travel
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Solo players, since the current game requires four-player cooperation
- Players who prefer fixed classes and predictable level layouts
- Players looking for a conventional single-setting fantasy RPG
Our take on Ascendants Rising
Instead of fixed classes and repeatable level layouts, the game combines freely shaped combat roles with randomized environments, encounters, enemies, and boss mechanics. Its campaign also moves between several genre-themed worlds rather than staying within one setting.
What is Ascendants Rising?
Ascendants Rising is a four-player cooperative action RPG set across a changing Multiverse.
Players combine spells, weapons, perks, Artefacts, and gems to create custom builds rather than selecting from fixed classes. Incarnates can serve as Healers, Strikers, or Protectors, with abilities that support different combat roles. The game includes Coliseum, Dungeons, and Raids, while randomized environments, encounters, enemies, and boss mechanics alter each run. Its story spans worlds inspired by Medieval Fantasy, Lovecraftian Horror, Sci-Fi, and Urban Fantasy. Groups can form through Steam invitations, and the vendor also directs players to an official Discord for finding teammates. A group finder is described as being in development.
How Ascendants Rising plays
- 01Custom Build System
- Spells, weapons, perks, Artefacts, and gems can be combined to shape a character's combat style.
- 02Four-Player Cooperation
- The current game requires groups of four players formed through Steam invitations or the official Discord.
- 03Randomized Encounters
- Levels can vary through changing environments, enemies, encounters, and boss mechanics.
- 04Three Game Modes
- Players can enter Coliseum, Dungeons, or Raids.
- 05Themed Multiverse
- The story travels through Medieval Fantasy, Lovecraftian Horror, Sci-Fi, and Urban Fantasy settings.
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Ascendants Rising: platforms & release
Is Ascendants Rising worth it?
It is worth it if: co-op groups of four who want randomized combat encounters. Skip it if: solo players, since the current game requires four-player cooperation.
Where can I download Ascendants Rising?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Ascendants Rising's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Ascendants Rising on?
Windows only.
