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Free games like Ascension VR

Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Ascension VR, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Star Realms — Steam game cover

    Star Realms

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Ascension VR.

    Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!

    2016StrategyFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Mythgard — Steam game cover

    Mythgard

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    Welcome to Mythgard, a fantasy cyberpunk CCG of heroes, gods, and mythical beasts. Master the unique lane and mana systems in your rise to the top or enjoy team play with a friend. New players can use the code WelcomeChallenger to get 20 free packs and more to start their journey.

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Cards & Tankards — Steam game cover

    Cards & Tankards

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    Grab a drink, invite your friends and ready your deck! Cards & Tankards is the first social collectible card game available for both PC and VR.

    2023StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Prismata — Steam game cover

    Prismata

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Cards and Castles 2 — Steam game cover

    Cards and Castles 2

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    Collectible cards spring to life in this wacky Tactical CCG. Assemble a deck to challenge your friends and rivals, and engage in glorious CARD BATTLES! Will you choose fearsome dragons, or the deadly squirrels?

    2023StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Martial Arts Brutality — Steam game cover

    Martial Arts Brutality

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Black Book: Prologue — Steam game cover

    Black Book: Prologue

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    Take a peek into the haunting and mysterious world of Slavic mythos in Black Book: Prologue - a vital chapter in the story of Vasilisa, a young sorceress. Travel across the rural countryside as you aid commonfolk and battle evil forces, using a card-based combat system.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    RUNGORE: Beginner Experience — Steam game cover

    RUNGORE: Beginner Experience

    Free-to-play alternative to Ascension VR — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascension VR.

    Card game mechanics - check. Real time battles - check. Silly humor - check. If this isn't the game of your dreams i don't know what is (Also we have hidden memes everywhere lol)

    2022StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →