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The Ascent

  • 4players
  • 30–90 min
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
Mature 17+

Top-Down Shooter · Cyberpunk · RPG

A twin-stick shooter RPG set in a dense cyberpunk arcology, where an indentured worker fights gangs and corporations after the owner collapses.

Who can play

  • Shared-screen play for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • No crossplay between platform families. Xbox plays with the Microsoft Store PC version, not Steam; PlayStation plays only with PlayStation.
  • One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.
SteamPrice on SteamGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

  • Up to four players share one screen or play online through the whole story, each building their own character with cyberware and weapons.

  • The top-down view keeps everyone in the same spot, so it plays like an arcade shooter with loot.

  • Fights get busy at higher difficulty and the story is easy to follow in the background.

  • Online, each player needs a copy; on PC, Remote Play Together lets friends join the shared-screen game without one.

  • Action
  • Newcomer friendly

Is it good

74%

Mostly positive on Steam

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Steam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Shared-screen and online for up to 4 on every platform. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together.

The Switch 2 version is announced but not out yet. The Switch 2 edition is due on 2 December 2026.

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Quick facts

Developer
Neon Giant
Publisher
KRAFTON, Inc.
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Released
  • 29 Jul 2021 on PC
Controllers
Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages
Text in 10 languages, voices in English
Age rating
Mature 17+ (ESRB)

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Answers

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Can you play The Ascent on one screen?
Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
How many players can play The Ascent together?
Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is The Ascent crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Xbox plays with the Microsoft Store PC version, not Steam; PlayStation plays only with PlayStation.
Do you need two copies of The Ascent?
On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the The Ascent story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
What platforms is The Ascent on?
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch 2 version is announced but not out yet. The Switch 2 edition is due on 2 December 2026.
One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does The Ascent work on Steam Deck?
Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is The Ascent free?
No, it's a paid game.

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