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Is TowerFall Ascension worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Groups of friends who want competitive local multiplayer
- Players seeking cooperative action for one or two people
- Archery-combat fans who enjoy practicing simple mechanics at high difficulty
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long single-player campaign rather than short competitive matches or a two-player cooperative mode
- Those who prefer relaxed combat, since matches are described as fierce and require practice to master
- Players looking primarily for online multiplayer
Our take on TowerFall Ascension
Its focus on local competition limits the solo experience to the one- or two-player Quest mode. That trade-off supports direct group play but leaves less room for players seeking a broad single-player adventure.
What is TowerFall Ascension?
TowerFall Ascension is an archery combat game centered on local multiplayer.
Versus matches support up to four players across 120 arenas, with selectable variants that alter how matches work. Players can collect treasure-chest power-ups, catch arrows in midair, and attack opponents from above. The game also includes a cooperative Quest mode for one or two players, where teams fight monsters and enemy archers across the TowerFall setting. Eight playable archers are available, including four that can be unlocked. Additional power-ups include Drill Arrows, which pass through walls. Hidden discoveries and match customization add variety to local sessions, while the core controls remain simple despite combat that requires practice to master.
How TowerFall Ascension plays
- 01Local Versus Matches
- Competitive play supports as many as four players across 120 arenas.
- 02Cooperative Quest Mode
- One or two players can work together against monsters and opposing archers.
- 03Match Variants
- A set of 75 modifiers provides different ways to configure matches.
- 04Playable Archers
- The roster contains eight archers, with four available through unlocking.
- 05Arrow Combat
- Players can catch incoming arrows and use special projectiles such as Drill Arrows that travel through walls.
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TowerFall Ascension: platforms & release
Is TowerFall Ascension worth it?
It is worth it if: groups of friends who want competitive local multiplayer. Skip it if: players seeking a long single-player campaign rather than short competitive matches or a two-player cooperative mode.
Where can I download TowerFall Ascension?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens TowerFall Ascension's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is TowerFall Ascension on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
