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February 6, 2025

New game reveal: Ascent DX

Hey, Johan here from Apskeppet to let you know that we are close to releasing our next game!

An object falls from space and crashes on a planet.
Intro sequence for Ascent

Ascent is a tiny metroidvania with a big heart. Stranded on an alien planet with no way of coming home you try to uncover the mystery of what happened to its former inhabitants. As you explore the world, key items and upgrades slowly opens up more and more, allowing you to fulfil your fate.

Originally made for Lowres Jam 2022, this new deluxe version comes packed with lots of upgrades! To mention a few:

  • size of the world almost doubled

  • new lore specific items at new locations

  • new platforming challenges

  • upgraded graphics

  • upgraded controls

  • save/load system

If this sounds interesting, head over to the Steam page to take a look at some screenshots and the trailer.

Ascent DX on Steam

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfil your destiny.

Screenshots from the game Ascent DX.
Screens and trailer over on Steam!

And don’t forget to wishlist, every wishlist helps a ton with the Steam algorithm so thank you in advance!

Production is almost done so this should see a release fairly soon. And I did I mention that it will be released for free? Good times!

Don’t hesitate to tell your friends about this game, the more the merrier.

Until next time,
Johan

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