PCGame

Descenders

Physics-based downhill biking across procedurally generated courses and roguelite runs

RageSquid · Published by No More Robots · Released May 7, 2019

ActionRacingSports

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 22K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 244 in 30 days
Players
216
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 14, 2026
Minimum PC
GTX 550
4 GB RAM · 17 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is Descenders?

Descenders is a fast-paced downhill biking game built around physics-based steering, jumps, tricks, and procedurally generated courses. Runs grant mutators, while Rep unlocks bikes and clothing; you can ride solo or compete in online PvP.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy physics-based racing with tricks and technical trails
  • +you want procedural courses and run-based progression
  • +you want both solo runs and online PvP

Not for you if...

  • −you want a forgiving game with a shallow learning curve
  • −you prefer fixed courses over procedurally generated runs

What players say

95% of 21,565 reviews are positive · 93% of 244 in the last 30 days

Players praise the bike physics, satisfying tricks, procedural courses, and soundtrack. The most common complaint is unreliable controller support, particularly on macOS, with some players also reporting lost career progress.

Players over time

▼ -33% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 370 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026216
Nov 6, 2026144
Nov 5, 2026150
Nov 4, 2026139
Nov 3, 2026111
Nov 2, 2026121
Nov 1, 2026176
Oct 31, 2026184
Oct 30, 2026130
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Oct 28, 2026118
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Oct 25, 2026221
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Oct 22, 2026183
Oct 21, 2026173
Oct 20, 2026162
Oct 19, 2026172
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Oct 17, 2026233
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Oct 14, 2026166
Oct 13, 2026197
Oct 12, 2026200
Oct 11, 2026267
Oct 10, 2026234
Oct 9, 2026208
Oct 8, 2026190
Oct 7, 2026205
Oct 6, 2026233
Oct 5, 2026244
Oct 4, 2026267
Oct 3, 2026264
Oct 2, 2026245
Oct 1, 2026247
Sep 30, 2026226
Sep 29, 2026234
Sep 28, 2026221
Sep 27, 2026246
Sep 26, 2026234
Sep 25, 2026160
Sep 24, 2026163
Sep 23, 2026161
Sep 23, 2026169
Sep 22, 2026202
Sep 21, 2026370

How many players finish Descenders?

7.8% of Steam players have unlocked «Made It», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Descenders screenshot 1

Descenders system requirements

Minimum: GTX 550, 4 GB RAM, 17 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Descenders?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher*
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
17 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
*Incompatible with some lower end Intel HD laptop GPUs (620/520/4000/etc.)

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
High-range Intel Core i5
Graphics
Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
17 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Descenders have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Descenders run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
42
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Estonian.

Does Descenders 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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