# Games like Savant - Ascent

> The closest matches to Savant - Ascent: Savant - Ascent REMIX, ONE BTN BOSSES, Super Hexagon, Mushihimesama, and Symphony. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
2. [ONE BTN BOSSES](https://imho.run/games/1910600/one-btn-bosses) — Also Music and Fast-Paced, like Savant. 108 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1910600/)
3. [Super Hexagon](https://imho.run/games/221640/super-hexagon) — A frequent pick in Savant players' libraries, and another Action. 12,060 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221640/)
4. [Mushihimesama](https://imho.run/games/377860/mushihimesama) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Savant. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/)
5. [Symphony](https://imho.run/games/207750/symphony) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 605 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207750/)
6. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
7. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
8. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Savant. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
9. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Also Music and Bullet Hell, like Savant. 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
10. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Fast-Paced and Bullet Hell, like Savant. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
11. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
12. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Savant. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
13. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
14. [HYPER DEMON](https://imho.run/games/1743850/hyper-demon) — Also Fast-Paced and Score Attack, like Savant. 2,623 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1743850/)
15. [Furi](https://imho.run/games/423230/furi) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 6,969 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/423230/)
16. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Savant. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
17. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
18. [Star Saviors](https://imho.run/games/314450/star-saviors) — Shares bullet hell shooting with Savant. 625 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314450/)
19. [REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR](https://imho.run/games/313400/revolver360-re-actor) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Savant. 166 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313400/)
20. [Switch 'N' Shoot](https://imho.run/games/498470/switch-n-shoot) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Savant. 86 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498470/)
21. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Also Fast-Paced and Score Attack, like Savant. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
22. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Savant. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
23. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Savant. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)
24. [Pixel Descent](https://imho.run/games/2569330/pixel-descent) — A frequent pick in Savant players' libraries, and another RPG. 111 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2569330/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=259530&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=259530
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/259530
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Savant - Ascent

Savant - Ascent is a 2013 vertical bullet-hell shooter from D-Pad Studio in which players guide the titular character back up a tower from which he was cast out, battling procedural enemy patterns along the way. The core gameplay loop centers on tight bullet-hell shooting and rhythm-based movement synchronized to an EDM soundtrack, with gameplay mechanics and abilities unlocking as players collect in-game CDs. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the challenging-and-rewarding gameplay loop and the tightly-integrated connection between the soundtrack and player actions. The minimalist two-button control scheme offers precise input for dodging dense bullet patterns. At $1.99, the game accommodates short play sessions and is playable on Steam Deck. The title holds a 93% positive rating from 1410 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 259530
- **Developer:** D-Pad Studio
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 4, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/259530/savant-ascent)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=259530&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/259530/)
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