Astral Ascent
Released Nov 2023
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
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Evaluation
Astral Ascent launched on November 14, 2023 and has received a sustained stream of major updates since then. The developer shipped the Yamat DLC in July 2024, The Outer Reaches expansion in April 2025, the Celestial Haven charity DLC in November 2025, the Ravenswatch Sentinel collaboration update in January 2026, and the Arven the Wolf Blade DLC alongside a major Prowesses rework in May 2026.
In March 2026, Hibernian Workshop published an official 2026 roadmap listing three upcoming items: Steam Workshop integration, a "mysterious update," and a Boss Rush mode. Based on the previous evaluation, the Steam Workshop tool shipped on July 29, 2026. However, the "mysterious update" and Boss Rush mode from that roadmap remain publicly listed and undelivered.
On September 14, 2026 — just one day before today's assessment date — the developer announced they will be presenting at the Triple-i Initiative indie showcase on October 8, 2026, stating they have "something big to reveal" that they have "been working on for months." This is the most recent developer communication and confirms active ongoing development with a forthcoming reveal. The developer remains highly engaged and has communicated plans for content that has not yet been shown or shipped.
Evidence
Developer announced participation in the Triple-i Initiative showcase on October 8, 2026, teasing 'something big to reveal' they have been working on for months.
Arven the Wolf Blade DLC launched alongside a major free Prowesses rework, described as 'three years of updates' with a note that Steam Workshop details would follow soon.
Content
6 of 6 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hibernian Workshop
Achievements
89
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer roguelite game set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from The Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs.
Unlock dozens of unique spells for each or your characters. Optimize your own build or try out new ones to face all the challenges you'll find on your journey for freedom. Get progressively stronger with time to match up with your foes. Each run will test your skills and your reactivity.
The Zodiacs are 12 experienced guardians dispatched over 4 gorgeous worlds. Each with their own unique attacks and combat styles, backstories to uncover and reasons to be fighting you, they'll pose as a big threat to anyone seeking a way out of the Garden . Get yourself warned!
Unique characters. Unique weapons. Unique ways to play.
Astral Ascent is a roguelite infused with narration. Replayability is part of a story that will be unraveled piece by piece. As you get stronger, you will discover more about the characters, their motivations and the secrets of the world they’re trapped in.
The weight of destiny is too heavy to carry by yourself? Don’t worry and bring a friend to play with the two-player co-op mode. Fight and crush your enemies together in local co-op or online using the Steam's Remote Play Together feature.
Dash across gigantic landscapes. Explore original and hand-crafted areas. Discover a fantastic universe loaded with gorgeous art and fluid frame-by-frame animation.
CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYSTYLE
Unlock dozens of unique spells for each or your characters. Optimize your own build or try out new ones to face all the challenges you'll find on your journey for freedom. Get progressively stronger with time to match up with your foes. Each run will test your skills and your reactivity.
TWELVE ALMIGHTY BOSSES TO FACE
The Zodiacs are 12 experienced guardians dispatched over 4 gorgeous worlds. Each with their own unique attacks and combat styles, backstories to uncover and reasons to be fighting you, they'll pose as a big threat to anyone seeking a way out of the Garden . Get yourself warned!
4 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
Unique characters. Unique weapons. Unique ways to play.
- Ayla: A skilled assassin sent on a mission by her guild to prove her worth, she uses her sharp blades to eliminate targets before they can react. Her speed and proficiency are unmatched.
- Kiran: An orphan that has learned life the hard way. He uses his raw strength to deliver attacks powerful enough to create shockwaves. Brutal.
- Calie: This talented sculptor became a warrior to recover the freedom her people have lost. She will use her magical gemstones to pierce enemy defenses and shred them to bits. She is unforgiving.
- Octave: Trained by a powerful witch, this young fighter summons ethereal weapons to attack his foes. Big or small, short or long range, he has the right one for every occasion. Lethal in all cases.
A STORY THAT OPENS UP, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Astral Ascent is a roguelite infused with narration. Replayability is part of a story that will be unraveled piece by piece. As you get stronger, you will discover more about the characters, their motivations and the secrets of the world they’re trapped in.
LOCAL CO-OP
The weight of destiny is too heavy to carry by yourself? Don’t worry and bring a friend to play with the two-player co-op mode. Fight and crush your enemies together in local co-op or online using the Steam's Remote Play Together feature.
A VAST, COLORFUL FANTASY WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED
Dash across gigantic landscapes. Explore original and hand-crafted areas. Discover a fantastic universe loaded with gorgeous art and fluid frame-by-frame animation.
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Last evaluated Sep 15, 2026
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