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The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
As We Descend is a early access, roguelike deckbuilder and card game game
developed by Box Dragon
and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
Released on May 28th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Ukrainian.
It has received 530 reviews of which 455 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 4690k
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050 Ti (4GB VRAM)
- Storage: 6 GB available space
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As We Descend: Guys, this truly is a Gem in the making.. While the game is still in EA, things are prone to change so bear that in mind. One thing i personally very much like the Devs to adjust is, Not knowing who the enemy is targetting.. You're often guessing blindly when trying to use a defensive strategy (that one can hurt a lot). It gets worse knowing your units health is limited and the resources are few to replace the losses you've encountered. Thorough explanation is Key, dear Devs so don't shy away from making adjustments and improvements where needed! Honestly, if you're a sucker for such games like this one, you shouldn't miss out on this one either. The game offers a lot of dept, plenty of challenges (all very varied in size and difficulty), tons of ways to craft, combine and experiment with. And trust me if i say this, or even by reading many other reviews online, Experimentation is Key here! You won't need to be a rocket scientist to know how the game works, that one's pretty straightforward and easy to do. The real challenge lays in how you set up your runs with the tools you're given, and which choices you'll make.. Choices do matter here guys, so try to keep a level head when you're starting out like i am doing right now.. Rushing in won't get you far.. You'll get the hang of how things work well within the 2 hour mark so to those that might want to hold off, just for the game to leave EA, that might also be a good and safe approach. That being said, i'm going to keep playing (hence not refunding) because i personally do believe this game has a lot more to offer in the near future, and likely there will be expansions along the way too.. Also worth mentioning, As We Descend is current available at the nice discount or even as a bundle purchase.
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Very unique title that's been a blast to play. A great feeling deckbuilder with tons of synergy options and chances to customize both your overall deck and what sections of it you choose to take into any given battle. Elements of push-your-luck on post battle loot, and a darkest dungeon-esque town as a chance to enact some deck fixing in between excursions leave a ton of creative space in each run. The runs are decent length for this style of game, I've finished three now at about two hours apiece. Each run offers opportunities to knock out minor meta-progression quests that unlock new units and variant card selections for those units as you go, only furthering the ability to tune a run to your interests. There's a lot already on the table and the commitment to new additions (since my second run there's already been a fairly moderate addition/change to mechanics and tuning) and clearly communicating development (in-menu timer to the next update), if you like deck building strategies but want something that breaks the Slay the Spire mold, this is a great pickup.
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Great style, strong atmosphere — but needs more depth and meaningful progression. I love games like this and bought it right away, even though the price felt steep for a roguelike deckbuilder. The visual design, characters, writing, and mechanics all work together beautifully — the game nails the tone and worldbuilding. It is interesting, fun, and challenging to play it for first runs. But right now, it suffers from two major issues: 1) It lacks content. Only 2 of 3 factions are playable, most locations lose their value after the first visit, and bosses repeat across dives. Lacks of metaupgrades. 2) Weak metaprogression. Upgrades are limited and don’t feel impactful. I unlocked 99% of the metaprogression in just 4 dives. Plus I was still able to win on my first try with no upgrades unlocked. If you're here to support the devs and invest in the game's future — go for it, there's a lot of potential. If you're looking for a fun experience right now more then 15-25h, I'd recommend waiting for full release. To the devs: Please consider deeper meta goals, stronger progression rewards, and reasons to revisit locations. Will be glad to discuss more if interested.
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As we Descend takes heavy inspiration from both Slay the Spire and Against the Storm. The game offers fluid card play with long-term strategy that makes a run feel fast paced whilst still lasting up to 2 hours. Pros: - A LOT of content for an early access title - Good replay ability (I am sure you can guess what 'Descention mode' means) - Amazing graphical design language Cons: - lack of clear synergy between card/units - Lacklustre story elements - Lack of clarity In it' s current condition I rate it a solid 7.5/10, with potential for a 9.0/10 upon full release.
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full disclosure, i was a closed beta tester since October 2024 and put over 100 hours into the closed beta. keep in mind that this game in early access, and that it is not finished yet. where it is now, i have the following to say: As We Descend is a game with a lot of potential. thematically it is rich - i have no real feedback or commentary there beyond that i think the game is thematically crisp and beautiful. the world is bleak, the circumstances are dire, and the player is the only thing standing between humanity's annihilation and what lurks in the Depths. mechanically and systematically, the game has a lot going on. i think the premise is strong: deckbuilding for a few small, separate decks that are attached to different units, and stitching those decks together by deploying different combinations of said units into combat. the game needs work in this space i think, but the foundation is there and from a card play standpoint there are a lot of interesting combinations. resource management between combat to upgrade your units and prepare for boss fights requires learning quite a few systems, and it takes time. the city system has grown and evolved a lot in the past 7 months and i think is headed in a good direction overall. currently, it takes a while to learn which resources do what, how to properly spend them, and what to prioritize. i think the game should reconfigure the city event space to be more impactful at higher difficulties, but in its current form it will be challenging for newer players. the stagger mechanic in combat is perhaps the standout feature of this game: there is strong incentive to learn enemy combat timings and identify when the best moment is to stagger an enemy, effectively disabling it for a short time, and to learn which weakpoints are critical to target to cripple the enemy further once it recovers. this mechanic is unique among the other deckbuilders i've played, and has a lot of room for growth as the game's development continues. all in all, i can recommend this game. importantly, the devs do listen to feedback. they are not producing this game in a vacuum and care about the community and the player experience. for an early access product, that is a great sign. this game is not for those who don't like punishment, the occasional knowledge check, and roguelike deckbuilders. that said... if you read this far, give it a shot. and i don't mean 1 hour, i mean put in ~5 to see more of the game and determine if you really like it.
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As We Descend is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
As We Descend is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
As We Descend received 455 positive votes out of a total of 530 achieving a rating of 8.04.
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As We Descend was developed by Box Dragon and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
As We Descend is playable and fully supported on Windows.
As We Descend is not playable on MacOS.
As We Descend is not playable on Linux.
As We Descend is a single-player game.
As We Descend does not currently offer any DLC.
As We Descend does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
As We Descend does not support Steam Remote Play.
As We Descend is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Box Dragon
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Release
28 May 2025
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