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A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.
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The closest matches for Astral Ascent are Skul: The Hero Slayer, Dead Cells and Rising Hell. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Astral Ascent special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
97 %
Best match
A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.
95 % 24.99 €
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A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.
94 % −60 %Strong character progression
A vertical action roguelike platformer in pixel art with a heavy-metal attitude, where you climb out of procedurally generated hell as the sinner Arok. Unlockable characters and talents keep each run fresh.
93 % 24.50 €
Strong character progression
A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.
90 % 19.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A fast-paced roguelite platformer spun off from Aeterna Noctis, with every run reshaping the world and its challenges. Precise jumping and combat meet punishing difficulty and a die-learn-improve loop.
90 % 18.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast 3D running roguelike where you chain momentum, gliding and precise timing through procedurally generated, collapsing worlds. Between runs you upgrade in a hub and piece together the story behind the breakdown.
89 % 24.99 €
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A hand-drawn 2D action adventure where you play Redgi, a rat prince fighting back against the invading frogs. Combat demands precise blocking and dodging, while you upgrade gear and rebuild your kingdom.
89 % 29.99 €
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A fast 2D roguelite platformer that blends acrobatic parkour with snappy melee combat. Every run brings new weapons, upgrades and decisions across a Persian-inspired world full of traps.
89 % 14.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic 8-bit Castlevania-style action platformer where Zangetsu fights through demon-filled stages with a rotating cast of allies. Multiple routes and endings add replay value with a fair but demanding challenge.
89 % 9.99 €
Challenging difficulty
Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.
