Go play the demo

Go play the demo to begin your descent!

We’d like your help to make As We Descend an S-tier roguelike deckbuilder experience. With the demo live already, you can try a small part of the full game right now!

If you're still eager for more challenging descents after completing the demo, make sure to signup for the closed beta on our website. You can find it on the right-side panel here or go to aswedescend[dot]com. Thanks for playing!

About This Game

As We Descend is a strategy roguelike deckbuilder: you must play your cards right in both the city and the battlefield. Overcome all challenges to safeguard humanity's descent.

Assemble your forces

Recruit new squads of units by utilizing scavenged technology. Each squad is a unique archetype with its own set of cards which can be added, removed, and upgraded. Deploy the right composition of forces in order to tailor your deck for success against each battle encounter.

Plan and strategize

The city is the last bastion of humanity and serves as your main base. Familiarize yourself with its denizens so you can survive its feudal politics and gain allies. Roll the dice to compel those in the city to your cause. Make the most of your limited time and resources so you can prepare sufficiently for the future.

Outsmart your foes

Against titanic enemies, you must rely on not just strength but wit. Adapt your tactics by reacting to enemy intents. Master the combat zone system: reposition your forces between the Guard Zone and the Support Zone in order to dodge enemy attacks and set up a defensive line.

React to randomized runs

Each descent is a new challenge, pitting you against a new face of the twisting world as you attempt to break through the three biomes to enter the core. New allies and encounters await you. Even if you fail, you will uncover more secrets and begin the next journey with more knowledge and tools to delve ever deeper.

Determine the fate of the city

Hailing from one of the three great factions of the City-Vault, you hold the key to its fate amidst the post-apocalypse. Outmaneuver the medieval politics of the city and unearth its deepest secrets. As the first and last line of defense for the city walls, you must hold the line...