Ascendant Hearts
Fantasy visual novel that pokes fun at role-playing game conventions
Visualnoveler · Released Jan 18, 2018
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 123
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 6 years ago
- Jan 28, 2020
What is Ascendant Hearts?
In this single-player visual novel, you read dialogue and make choices as Hayato, an amnesiac investigating monster attacks with three companions. The setting follows video game rules, including inventories and respawning, while your choices shape three romance routes and three main endings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy lighthearted adventures with an anime-style cast
Not for you if...
- −you expect playable RPG battles rather than a reading-focused game
What players say
89% of 123 reviews are positive
Players praise the likable characters, artwork, and music. Critics describe the plot as underdeveloped or meandering and the dialogue as unpolished. A recent reviewer also reports being unable to save progress.
Screenshots and trailer
Ascendant Hearts system requirements
Minimum: Direct X9 and above, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Ascendant Hearts?
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- OS
- Windows 7 and higher
- Processor
- 1.2 GHz
- Graphics
- Direct X9 and above
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does Ascendant Hearts have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Ascendant Hearts run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 11
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Ascendant Hearts use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
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
