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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista or newer Processeur : Intel Core i3 M380 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible

TowerFall Ascension

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 11, 2014
sample: 469 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 3,602 reviews (« Very Positive »)
13,99€ 2,79€ -80%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Friendships are tested and forged around the couch, drawing 146 players past the 25-hour mark with a stellar 98 percent approval rate in that bracket. Across 3602 total Steam reviews, the game maintains a massive 95 percent positive consensus.

In-game

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« Un jeu encore meilleur en multijoueurs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played
« diabolically underrated game, top tier game of its category for sure »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« LE MEILLEUR jeu d'affrontement multi local. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« très bien à jouer en LAN avec ses amis ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Un de mes jeux préféré a vie simple mais efficace facile a comprendre difficile a maitrisé. J'ai adoré! »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Jeu simple et extrêmement drôle entre amis. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« impossible de faire marcher la seconde manette, déjà que la première c'était pas ça, donc impossible de jouer, faut peut être penser que si on est pas apte à développer un programme on fait pas développeur... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« • Remark : Single player mode NOT availaible! • Graphic : Pixel • Control : fully keyboard • Price : Not worth even on 90% sales • Rating : 1/10, no replay value, no people playing »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I purchased the DLC and neither an update nor the DLC give me the official 8 player mode. I have to either purchase it on itch.io or download a mod on github which is just awfully customer unfriendly »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Could not play coop/vs. Steam overlay would not open. Manually sending remote play invite left the players at a 'input paused' screen as if I didn't have the game active. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« doesn't work with several controllers on mac. tried xbox x series, switch joycons and wired ps controllers, none of them work, just the xbox one controllers. and it launches one of four or five tries, quite unstable. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un des meilleurs jeux en famille qui existe ! Super fun et addictif ! »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played

In players' words

« Un jeu encore meilleur en multijoueurs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played
« impossible de faire marcher la seconde manette, déjà que la première c'était pas ça, donc impossible de jouer, faut peut être penser que si on est pas apte à développer un programme on fait pas développeur... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« diabolically underrated game, top tier game of its category for sure »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« • Remark : Single player mode NOT availaible! • Graphic : Pixel • Control : fully keyboard • Price : Not worth even on 90% sales • Rating : 1/10, no replay value, no people playing »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« LE MEILLEUR jeu d'affrontement multi local. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I purchased the DLC and neither an update nor the DLC give me the official 8 player mode. I have to either purchase it on itch.io or download a mod on github which is just awfully customer unfriendly »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« très bien à jouer en LAN avec ses amis ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Could not play coop/vs. Steam overlay would not open. Manually sending remote play invite left the players at a 'input paused' screen as if I didn't have the game active. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un de mes jeux préféré a vie simple mais efficace facile a comprendre difficile a maitrisé. J'ai adoré! »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« doesn't work with several controllers on mac. tried xbox x series, switch joycons and wired ps controllers, none of them work, just the xbox one controllers. and it launches one of four or five tries, quite unstable. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Jeu simple et extrêmement drôle entre amis. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Un des meilleurs jeux en famille qui existe ! Super fun et addictif ! »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Multiplayer
92 % pos · n=122
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=110
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=32
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=14
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Multiplayer12211255
Gameplay11010127
Content / longevity322444
Graphics / art141112
Value for money7502
Story / writing6600
Stability / bugs6105
Audio / music5401
Interface / UX3003
Performance2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 min.

🪤 68 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
71 % (n=59)
2-10h
97 % (n=155)
10-25h
99 % (n=109)
>25h
98 % (n=146)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2024 : 100% positive100JulAug 2024 : 94% positive94AugDec 2024 : 90% positive90DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMar 2025 : 81% positive81MarJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 95% positive95AugOct 2025 : 82% positive82OctNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 89% positive89DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Multiplayer mastery drives the community, generating 112 positive mentions out of 122.
  • Core mechanics win over the crowd with 101 positive mentions out of 110.
  • Long-term engagement is proven by 146 players logging over 25 hours at a 98 percent positive rate.
  • Content offerings satisfy the player base with 24 positive mentions out of 32.

Weaknesses

  • Interface limitations draw criticism, accounting for 3 negative mentions out of 3.
  • Technical glitches surface in 5 negative mentions out of 6 bug-related remarks.
  • Early session friction shows up in the under-2-hour playtime bucket, dropping to 71 percent positive out of 59 reviews.

Who is it for?

Couch-coop enthusiasts and party gamers looking for intense, competitive local multiplayer sessions with friends will find an absolute essential.

Is TowerFall Ascension worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 3,602 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Multiplayer mastery drives the community, generating. Current price: 2,79€ (80% off).

Verdict

TowerFall Ascension delivers an elite local multiplayer experience that keeps groups huddled around the screen for dozens of hours. Despite minor UI and bug complaints, its phenomenal gameplay mechanics cement its status as a modern classic.

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