Astral Ascent

Astral Ascent

Hibernian Workshop · November 14, 2023 · Action Roguelike, Roguelite, Hack and Slash, Indie, Atmospheric

Buy the Astral Ascent key for Steam from Kinguin at $1.28 — the cheapest of 20 stores we compare.

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Very Positive95% · 8,59986Metacritic101playing now
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$1.28-87%
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-60%
$9.99
$24.99
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Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$22.49
$24.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$24.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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IndieGala Store
IndieGala Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$24.99
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Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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JoyBuggy
JoyBuggy
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Cheapest Astral Ascent keys — keyshops

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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.28
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.14
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.20
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.72
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.32
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Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
-87%
$3.45
$26.80
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-79%
$5.69
$26.99
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Gamesporium
Gamesporium
Standard Edition · Steam
-60%
$9.99
$24.99
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Playsum
Playsum
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$22.49
$24.99
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PlayerLand
PlayerLand
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$22.49
$24.99
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Astral Ascent price by region

Astral Ascent costs £1.21 in the United Kingdom, $1.28 in the United States, $1.28 in Georgia (USD), €1.39 in Europe (EUR), zł7.76 in Poland, CA$11.59 in Canada, R$12.09 in Brazil, NZ$12.39 in New Zealand and A$14.38 in Australia right now.

Cheapest Astral Ascent offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.21 −86% £8.39 £1.21 18
United Statesyour region $1.28 −87% $9.99 $1.28 20
Georgia (USD) $1.28 −87% $9.99 $1.28 18
Europe (EUR) €1.39 −86% €9.79 €1.39 20
Poland zł7.76 −78% zł35.99 zł7.76 18
Canada CA$11.59 −60% CA$11.59 CA$11.59 16
Brazil R$12.09 −60% R$23.99 R$12.09 16
New Zealand NZ$12.39 −60% NZ$12.39 NZ$12.39 14
Australia A$14.38 −60% A$14.39 A$14.38 16

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Astral Ascent

✦ AI summary

Escape an astral prison by battling 12 zodiac bosses across four worlds as one of four unique heroes, customizing your playstyle with dozens of spells and abilities in this 2D roguelite platformer. The story unfolds piece by piece across runs, rewarding skill and experimentation with new narrative discoveries and increasingly powerful builds.

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.

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.

Astral Ascent — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

Astral Ascent in the rankings

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Astral Ascent impresses players with its stunning 2D pixel art, fluid animations, satisfying character designs, and Japanese audio that create an engaging experience with strong replay value. The main drawback mentioned is the lack of multiplayer or co-op features, which some players felt limited their enjoyment and ability to fully engage with the game. Most reviewers consider it worth playing, though the absence of social features may diminish the experience for those seeking shared gameplay.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026
great game
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
In my humble opinion this is the greatest 2D Pixel artwork on the market right now. Loved every single minute of it!
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
I'm on my way to perfect this beautiful piece of a game. Totally recommended and here is why - 1. Cool Japanese dub 2. Lots of replay-ability 3. Cool character designs and very fluid with animations (Satisfying)
Recommended Sep 28, 2026
wanted to "complete" this game but I got bored from the lack of friends to play with
Recommended Sep 25, 2026
nc
Recommended Sep 21, 2026
Surprisingly good

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