As We Descend

Buy87%

Very Positive · 1k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Box Dragon · Roguelike Deckbuilder · May 28, 2025

Player review score
87%
Very Positive
Price
$12.99−35%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
16
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
13
Full audio0 of 13
Subtitles0 of 13

Should I buy As We Descend?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 141 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 44 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 1k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise20% are divided30% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
141 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
as we descend is the most hooked i’ve been on a game since slay the spire. a lot of games get compared to sts, but this is one of the rare few that takes real inspiration and builds something completely fresh. it’s not a clone-it’s its own beast, and it’s brilliant.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The collective end product is a satisfying dance of strategic card combat that you can really sink your tactical teeth into.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals are beautiful and have a distinctive aesthetic that really helps set the atmosphere.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visual design, characters, writing, and mechanics all work together beautifully — the game nails the tone and worldbuilding.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While the textures look a bit dated, the game’s demonic yet kind of fancy, theatrical bug enemy designs impressed me, as did the unsettling orchestral soundtrack and crisp sound effects.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay141 reviews
Combat58 reviews
Graphics44 reviews
Story21 reviews
Audio13 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
88% still recommend
Interface
100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
80% still recommend
Bugs
67% still recommend
Crashes
80% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$12.99$19.99−35%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

6 points recordedtoday · $12.99