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Darkblade Ascent

First-person melee roguelike with randomized loot and elemental builds

PST Games · Released Oct 23, 2025

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AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 585
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 months ago
Nov 10, 2025
Minimum PC
GTX 960
8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Darkblade Ascent?

A single-player, first-person action roguelike set in dark-fantasy dungeons, abandoned villages, and cathedral grounds. You clear stages with randomized layouts, fight enemies and multi-phase bosses, and choose an upgrade after each stage. Experience earned during runs goes toward lasting talent-tree bonuses, while new classes unlock as you progress.

For you if...

  • +you like combining melee weapons with elemental abilities
  • +you enjoy repeatable arena fights against enemy hordes

Not for you if...

  • −you want open-ended exploration instead of clearing combat stages
  • −you want cooperative play rather than a solo game

What players say

81% of 585 reviews are positive

Players praise the melee combat but often criticize repetitive encounters and limited content. Recent reviews also describe glitches and awkward inventory menus, alongside repeated complaints about a lack of updates.

Screenshots and trailer

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Darkblade Ascent system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64 bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8320
Graphics
GTX 960 / R9 280
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64 bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Graphics
GTX 1060 / R9 390
Memory
12 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Does Darkblade Ascent have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Darkblade Ascent run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
36
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Darkblade Ascent use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some UI elements and icons have been made using AI.

The statement mentions: Art

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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