Steam app 979690 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:14 UTC
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?
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
63 months, July 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
The Ascent was released on 29 Jul, 2021.
This game features violence, gore and bad language.
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66 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Aug 2021 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Today, we’re excited to confirm the release date for The Ascent’s Legacy Patch, arriving on November 18, 2026 (PT).Earlier this year, we committed to addressing long-standing community feedback and delivering meaningful improvements to the…
yesnoWhen we founded Neon Giant and set out to make The Ascent, we had a clear vision: to make games the way we wanted to make them. Without middle management, each individual owned their creative contribution. We were a small team, but you…
yesnoGreetings Indents! The Curve Games Publisher Sale is here to save your spring - With discounts of up to 90% OFF Whether you're going it alone or teaming up with friends, there’s never been a better time to grab a copy and fight your way…
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Missile Trajectory{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33019968/77c89a352e938b5480604340cdadb9faafa30efa.gif As the days grow shorter and the cold breeze becoming a daily routine, winter has officially arrived and with it, our Winter Sale! This is the perfect season to cozy…
Missile TrajectoryIn celebration of the Steam SHMUP Fest, we are introducing a brand-new blast-tastic SHMUP bundle that includes The Ascent, Patch Quest and From Space. For a limited time (until the end of the SHMUP fest), enjoy an especially exclusive…
CosmicRaccoonSummer has arrived, bringing with it the warmth of sunshine and the excitement of this sizzling Summer Sale! As the days get longer and the temperature rises, there's no better time to dive into some thrilling gaming adventures and enjoy…
Missile TrajectoryCelebrate Ocean Day with Curve Games and WDC! If you missed some great deals during our publisher sale, don’t worry, you can still take advantage of this fantastic sale and help Whale and Dolphin Conservation to protect these remarkable…
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Missile TrajectoryThe time has come for East to meet West, join us in celebrating video games from across the globe. We are thrilled to announce for a limited time only (16-23 Jan) you can find amazing Curve Games titles included in up to 8 bundles during…
Missile TrajectoryThere is nothing better than staying cozy indoors and getting the most out of this Winter Sale; make yourself comfortable and enjoy up to 90% discount on all Curve Games catalogue.…
Missile TrajectoryWant to listen to some sick tunes while traversing through the industrial arcology of Veles? Introducing the Soundtrack Bundle: for a limited time, during the Isometric Sale (5th-12th Dec), enjoy a stellar promotional discount on The Ascent…
CosmicRaccoonAutumn is all about cosy nights playing games at home, sipping hot chocolate and enjoying the relaxing sights of nature with its beautiful shades of yellow and orange. So now is the perfect time to expand your Curve Games catalogue, grab…
Missile TrajectorySpecialists, The day has finally arrived! Triangle Studios and Curve Games are excited to announce the official release of From Space. Launching today on Steam with a 20% discount for $11.99, £8.79, €11.99. From Space is a solo and co-op…
Missile TrajectoryFrom the 20th of October until the 3rd of November, get up to 90% of an endless list of titles like: The Ascent, For The King, Human: Fall Flat, Golf Gang, Autonauts Vs Piratebots, Lawn Mowing Simulator and many more! And if that’s not…
Missile TrajectoryIndents! It’s Savings Time! Summer may have ended, but we’ll keep you warm with this scorching hot discount! Starting October 5th until the 12th, The Ascent is on sale with a 67% discount. The Original Soundtrack and the Cyber Heist…
CosmicRaccoonThe following summary covers the key areas we have addressed in this new major Patch update for The Ascent on Steam. General We have added a new Melee weapon into the game. The uPlus bat can be found across the world by winning combat…
CosmicRaccoonIndents! It’s here, a new contract! The Cyber Heist DLC is available for purchase now! Kira, your former employer, has a new top-secret job, and as a newly independent contractor how could you refuse? Venture outside of your familiar…
Missile TrajectoryIndents! Curve Games and Neon Giant have teamed up with Makeship to bring you the nogHead Plushie! That’s right! This adorable hacker can be yours to take home, just don’t leave him near any tech… trust us, he get’s into everything… Order…
Missile TrajectoryIndents! Gear up for an all new contract in The Ascent’s upcoming DLC – Cyber Heist! Cyber Heist Includes new main & side missions, new locations, 5 new weapons including for the first time in The Ascent, Melee Weapons! Get your squad…
Missile TrajectoryIndents! The Summer Sale is still live, but not for long! You got sunburn didn’t you? And now you need to get indoors and recover… Well we’ve got you covered! (Unlike someone with a certain lack of sunscreen…) Don’t worry, we all make…
maia.blyth-kubotaIndents! It’s that time of the year, put on those Interhabber Shades, it’s summer sale time! We’ve got some scorching hot discounts available! Starting June 23rd until July 7th The Ascent is on sale with a 60% discount! That’s not all…
Missile TrajectoryFrom 26th May until the 2nd of June get up to 90% off an endless list of titles like Human: Fall Flat, The Ascent, I Am Fish, For The King, Autonauts, Lawn Mowing Simulator and many more! Including unforgettable DLC from the likes of The…
Kentish{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39581673/3679fcba1bd5ba72bb85dccbb5d8b03253d01aae.gif NogHead can normally be found on Veles but more recently he’s off for much-needed Golf retreat. Get under the skin of nogHead as he embarks on a journey of…
CosmicRaccoonCalling all Indents! This is a deal you won’t want to miss! From now till April 25th The Ascent has a 40% discount! That’s not all, both the Cyber Warrior and CyberSec Packs have a 25% discount. Want to listen to some sick tunes while…
CosmicRaccoonThe following summary covers the key areas we have addressed in this new major Patch update for The Ascent on Steam. This Patch #9 is now live for all players on Steam. GENERAL FIXES Fixed an issue where purchased items from the various…
Patch notesThe Ascent is now available and verified on Steam Deck! Players on Steam Deck will also have an exclusive Steam Deck in-game as a replacement for the traditional Cyberdeck!
Patch notesWe know can get in the way of completely your objective. You’ve tried everything, even energy weapons, worry not – It has now never been so easy to call for back up with the Steam Remote Play Together feature! With Remote Play Together, you…
Missile TrajectoryFixes an issue where some players could not start NG+ despite having a valid save.
Patch notesDear Indents, For all the Cyberpunk Samurai lovers out there, we’re happy to announce that the Cyber Warrior Pack is now available on Steam for $4.99 / £3.99 / 4.99€. We hope you will enjoy this new look! Talking of new, we’ve just launched…
Missile TrajectoryDo you enjoy that fragrant essence of blood, guts, sweat, tears and stale beverages thrown out from the night before? Do you have an imperious sense of self belief? Experience all the fun, nightlife, adventure and gooey entrails the red…
Missile Trajectory😎 FREE CHONGQING PACK 🏙️ The Chongqing pack is now available on Steam and will be available on other platforms shortly The Chongqing Pack contains: The Interhabber Shades: Worn by Habbers that have seen the world, this piece doesn’t come…
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Missile TrajectoryDear Indents, To celebrate the festive season, we're giving all players The Winter Pack as a free gift, it is the season of giving after all! We’re also happy to announce that all side missions are now fully voiced, and Patch #6 is now live…
Missile TrajectoryDear hardcore Indents, If you’re looking for some more explosive toys, look no further! Our new CyberSec Pack is now available on all platforms. CYBERSEC PACK – OUT NOW CyberSec Mega, the largest mil-tech manufacturer and main supplier of…
Missile TrajectoryDear Indents, We’re happy to announce that we have now added Transmog in-game for all players across all platforms. Today’s update, patch #5, also contains 8 free new fashion items and some general improvements listed in the patch notes…
Missile TrajectoryWe are incredibly grateful for how well received The Ascent has been since release and the community we have been able to create. If you have enjoyed The Ascent as much as we did making it, then please consider voting to nominate The Ascent…
Missile TrajectoryTHE ASCENT GROUP WANTS YOU Starting now and running until next Monday, 15th of November, take advantage of our steepest discount yet and become a valuable asset to our company. This is your best chance yet to start a new life in Veles, the…
Missile TrajectoryDear indents, We are so excited to add some new free content for all players in The Ascent! This content is available on Steam today, and will be available on Xbox family platforms shortly. A BRAND NEW PHOTO MODE We’ve seen your requests…
Missile TrajectoryNEW IN-GAME COSMETICS To thank everyone in the community for their continuous love and support since we launched The Ascent, we’ve also added two new shirt skins and ten new weapon skins, so get customising, and remember to share your new…
Missile TrajectoryThis hotfix is implementing a fix for achievements that didn’t unlock for certain players, even after Patch #3 deployment on Steam. The fix will be retro-active for these players. This doesn’t concern players on the Xbox family platforms as…
Patch notesThe following summary covers the key areas we have addressed in this new major Patch update for The Ascent. This update is now live and available for The Ascent on Steam (deployed on October 7th). The same patch will also be landing on the…
eddy.yueHello everyone, We’d like to take the time to thank everyone for their support and involvement in The Ascent community. Since launch, we have been following your player feedback closely, and it has been immensely helpful for our team. Even…
Missile TrajectoryWe have implemented improvements related to Ray Tracing in the last patch that went live on Steam last Friday (Patch 2, August 27th) however, thanks to community feedback, we have identified that these improvements didn’t deploy correctly…
Patch notesThe following summary covers the key areas we have addressed in this new major Patch update for The Ascent. This update is now live and available for The Ascent on Steam (deployed 27th August), Windows 10 store and Xbox console players…
Patch notes- Fix for crash seen in some cases at the end of MM04 (Spiderboss fight) - Fix for crash when losing internet connection during the 'create game' sequence Please note these fixes have been deployed today for Steam players and will also be…
Patch notesWhile our partner studio Neon Giant is working hard on improving the game, we are happy to release brand new Steam Point Shop Items and Trading Cards for you to enjoy! The general points shop will feature: 3 Animated Avatars…
Missile TrajectoryAUGUST 6TH STEAM PATCH NOTES The following summary covers the key areas we have addressed in this new major Patch update for The Ascent on Steam. This update is now available for The Ascent on Steam, and the same patch will also be landing…
Patch notesHello everyone It’s been a week since we launched the Ascent! Though finishing our very first game is an achievement in itself, we can’t express how much we have been blown away with the amount of feedback and positive response from our…
Missile TrajectoryEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| The Ascent - Artbook + Weapon Pack | Windows | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Ascent - Cyber Heist - Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 18 Aug 2022 |
| The Ascent - Cyber Heist | Windows | 18 Aug 2022 |
| The Ascent - Cyber Warrior Pack | Windows | 24 Feb 2022 |
| The Ascent - Chongqing Pack | Windows | 27 Jan 2022 |
| The Ascent - Winter Pack | Windows | 15 Dec 2021 |
| The Ascent - CyberSec Pack | Windows | 02 Dec 2021 |
| The Ascent - Halloween Pack | Windows | 28 Oct 2021 |
| The Ascent Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 29 Jul 2021 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | TheAscent.exe | -Installed | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocal | TheAscent/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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