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
Characters88% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty80% still recommend
Bugs67% still recommend
Crashes80% 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
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