Descenders

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

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

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 24K
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 210 in 30 days
Playing now: 161; peak 24h 169
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 14, 2026

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

94% of 24,051 reviews are positive · 96% of 210 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Descenders system requirements

As published by the developer.

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.)

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 42
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

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

Multiplayer and co-op

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.