Savant - Ascent
Released Dec 2013
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
92% positive · 2,791 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Savant - Ascent launched on December 4, 2013 and received one major free expansion — the Void Update — on October 22, 2014, which added a new stage, boss, soundtrack, and additional modes. In March 2015, D-Pad Studio stated publicly that while new content ideas were tempting, the team was working full-time on Owlboy and had no plans for further Savant - Ascent updates. The game's final piece of content was the Savant - Void soundtrack DLC released on November 1, 2020, which completed the DLC lineup. All six DLC items (all soundtrack packs) are now released with no unreleased items remaining. In 2023, D-Pad Studio launched a separate standalone title — Savant - Ascent REMIX — described as a follow-up and expansion of the original concept rather than an update to this game. That release does not add content to Savant - Ascent itself. The developer has made no announcements of further content for the original game, and the 2015 developer statement, the completion of all DLC, and the years of silence since all point to this game being a finished product.
Evidence
Developer stated they are working full-time on Owlboy and have no current plans to continue adding content updates to Savant - Ascent.
The Void Update launched as a free expansion adding a new stage, boss, soundtrack, and modes — the last major content addition to the base game.
Content
6 of 6 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
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Achievements
14
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!
Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who tries to possess the power of the mysterious orb. He's able to shoot vollyes of magic missiles, aswell as being nimble enough to dodge and jump out of harms way.
Unlock 6 unique soundtracks from musical artist Savant each with unique powers to help you ascend the Alchemist's tower, or reach new highscores in Time Attack or Endless Mode. There are also secret powers to unlock, and several achievements to challenge the most experienced of players.
Can you make it to the top?
Features:
+ Challenging dodge & shoot gameplay!
+ Powerful abilities, fast action, hoards of enemies to obliterate!
+ 6 unlockable soundtracks, each one gives you a new power
+ Several modes to play
+ Secret powers!
Want tips/tricks or simply connect with the devs or fans of the game? Check out the D-Pad Studio Discord (link in side-panel!)
Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who tries to possess the power of the mysterious orb. He's able to shoot vollyes of magic missiles, aswell as being nimble enough to dodge and jump out of harms way.
Unlock 6 unique soundtracks from musical artist Savant each with unique powers to help you ascend the Alchemist's tower, or reach new highscores in Time Attack or Endless Mode. There are also secret powers to unlock, and several achievements to challenge the most experienced of players.
Can you make it to the top?
Features:
+ Challenging dodge & shoot gameplay!
+ Powerful abilities, fast action, hoards of enemies to obliterate!
+ 6 unlockable soundtracks, each one gives you a new power
+ Several modes to play
+ Secret powers!
Want tips/tricks or simply connect with the devs or fans of the game? Check out the D-Pad Studio Discord (link in side-panel!)
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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