Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible
Ascend to ZERO
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Commanders are sinking dozens of hours into tactical loops that reward persistence, pushing global positive sentiment to 84 percent across 916 reviews. Post-launch momentum stabilizes at 79 percent positive out of 408 recent evaluations, proving the action-strategy blend holds up over lengthy campaigns.
What it's about: Avez-vous déjà imaginé ce que cela fait d'arrêter le temps ? Ascend to ZERO est un roguelike de contrôle du temps où vous pouvez utiliser votre capacité unique pour figer le temps et vous frayer un chemin jusqu'au sommet.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 109 | 80 | 11 | 18 |
| Graphics / art | 23 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 21 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Story / writing | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Value for money | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 58 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive engagement with 80 positive mentions out of 109 total discussions on gameplay.
- Visual presentation impresses commanders, securing 20 positive mentions out of 23 regarding graphics.
- Sound design sets the mood effectively, backed by 11 positive mentions out of 14.
- Pricing feels fair to the community, reflected in 12 positive mentions out of 13 for cost.
- Narrative elements land well for the audience, capturing 14 positive mentions out of 18.
Weaknesses
- Interface design frustrates users deeply, generating 18 negative mentions out of 21 concerning the UI.
- Content volume leaves veterans wanting more, shown by 9 negative mentions out of 16.
- Technical stability falters for a subset of players, registered as 7 negative mentions out of 7 for bugs.
- Optimization issues surface in minor discussions, registering 6 negative mentions out of 8 for performance.
Who is it for?
Tacticians and roguelike enthusiasts who enjoy deep strategic progression loops and don't mind wrestling with a clumsy menu interface.
Is Ascend to ZERO worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 84% of 916 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive engagement. Current price: 12,99€.
Verdict
Ascend to ZERO successfully merges action and strategy into a compelling time sink that rewards long-term dedication. While rough UI choices and minor technical flaws require patience, the core tactical journey delivers solid value.
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