A Dual Ascent

Released Dec 2024

Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!

94% positive · 105 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

A Dual Ascent is a self-contained story-driven adventure game that released on December 16, 2024. The store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative — the tale of the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star ascending the Great Mountain of Wonders — with no mention of planned expansions, additional content, seasons, or post-launch updates. There are no DLC listings, no unreleased content on the store, and no developer communications indicating future content is planned. The game appears to have launched as a finished product, and no post-launch update pattern or content roadmap has been communicated by the developer. Although the game is outside the recently launched window (more than 180 days since its December 2024 release), nothing in the developer's public communications suggests additional content is in the works.

Evidence

Store description presents a complete, self-contained fairy tale narrative with no mention of post-launch content, expansions, or ongoing updates

description · Dec 16, 2024 source ambiguous

medium

Short description focuses entirely on the core game concept with no reference to future content or live service elements

store metadata · Dec 16, 2024 source ambiguous

low

Media

Details

Developer

Mountain Toad Entertainment

Publisher

Rubika Supinfogame

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Adventure Casual Controller Puzzle Story Rich Relaxing Linear Realistic Fantasy Family Friendly Action-Adventure Nature 3D Third Person Free to Play

About this game

A Dual Ascent is a solo-cooperative adventure game in which you control both characters simultaneously with a single controller. Guide them as they ascend the Mountain, following a story inspired by fairy tales:

"Once upon a time, there was a mountain; a mountain so tall, it touched the sky. It was the Great Mountain of Wonders.

An Old Pilgrim, who came from a land far away, was on his way to the summit.

But a fallen Little Star had the exact same idea, for she thought she might return home, if she reached the top of the Mountain..."

This is how the tale of two peculiar characters begins.

Come set out on a poetic journey that will challenge your mind and ability!

Control the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star at the same time, with one controller
Solve unique and innovative puzzles
Discover wonderful environments inspired by fairy tales

Will you solve the riddles of the Great Mountain of Wonders?

NB: A Dual Ascent is a graduation game made in one year by a team of 9 students.
Thank you for your consideration regarding potential bugs and performance issues.

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026