Rank 01Games like The Ascent
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked The Ascent also play
The closest matches to The Ascent: RUINER, Darksiders Genesis, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition, Neon Chrome, and Tower 57. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Top-Down Shooter and Isometric, like The Ascent.
- $4.49 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares loadout customization with The Ascent.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Neon Chrome
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with The Ascent.
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Tower 57
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Dystopian, like The Ascent.
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The Surge 2
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Gore, like The Ascent.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Ascent
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Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like The Ascent.
- 91% of 13,248 reviews
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Also Isometric and Violent, like The Ascent.
- 78% of 10,043 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Neon Giant
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 12,117 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat feels snappy and responsive
- Customize loadouts without class restrictions
- Cyberpunk aesthetic is vibrant yet decaying
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Ascent
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Isometric, like The Ascent.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like The Ascent.
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ascent.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Also Isometric and Action RPG, like The Ascent.
Dark Light
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Gore, like The Ascent.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Ascent at current Steam store prices.
Shadowgrounds
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like The Ascent.
Mega City Force
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with The Ascent.
RIFTSTORM
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and loadout customization with The Ascent.
Kusan: City of Wolves
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Top-Down Shooter, like The Ascent.
Disjunction
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like The Ascent.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Ascent, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like The Ascent.
Waves
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with The Ascent.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Isometric and Action RPG, like The Ascent.
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Why this: Shares loadout customization with The Ascent.
SYNTHETIK: Arena
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Top-Down Shooter, like The Ascent.
Dystopia
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like The Ascent.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
RUINER
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Cyberpunk, like The Ascent.
Darksiders Genesis
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Isometric, like The Ascent.
The Surge 2
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Gore, like The Ascent.
About The Ascent
The closest matches to The Ascent: RUINER, Darksiders Genesis, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition, Neon Chrome, and Tower 57. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Ascent is your kind of game, the closest matches are RUINER, Darksiders Genesis and HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its augment equipping and cyber tools hacking. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Ascent is a 2021 cyberpunk action-shooter RPG developed by Neon Giant and published by KRAFTON, Inc. Players navigate a dystopian corporate world through twin-stick shooting combat enhanced by augment-equipping, cyber-tools, and extensive loadout customization without class restrictions. Skill point distribution allows further character progression alongside ability unlocks. Reviewers describe the combat as snappy and responsive, the cyberpunk aesthetic as vibrant yet decaying, and the environments as richly detailed with exploration rewarded by hidden areas. Players note the story balances humor with grit across its lengthy campaign. The game supports online co-op and runs at normal difficulty. Priced at $29.99, it holds a 77% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About The Ascent: The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Is The Ascent worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 12,117 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 66% positive across 264 new reviews, 11 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 22 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels snappy and responsive
- Customize loadouts without class restrictions
- Cyberpunk aesthetic is vibrant yet decaying
- Exploration rewards with detailed environments
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Great potential but riddled with game breaking bugs and entirely abandoned by devs”
“Fun Coop dual stick shooter with my daughter until game crashes my computer because of a memory issue and removes the save file. Apparently this is a known issue for 5+ years and seems to still be here in 2026. 25 hours in and lost all…”
People who play it also play: RUINER, Darksiders Genesis, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Frequently asked about The Ascent
Can I run it?
Does The Ascent run on Steam Deck?
The Ascent is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Ascent cost?
The Ascent is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Ascent have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Ascent supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Ascent?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Ascent are RUINER, Darksiders Genesis, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition.
Who developed The Ascent?
The Ascent was developed by Neon Giant and published by KRAFTON, Inc..