The Ascent similar games & best alternatives

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The Ascent

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

What works

  • Stunning cyberpunk atmosphere and visuals
  • Satisfying and tactical combat
  • Cooperative multiplayer enhances experience
  • Rich worldbuilding and lore
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive missions and backtracking
  • Bugs and occasional crashes
  • Limited weapon upgrade variety
  • Confusing map and navigation
  • Story and characters somewhat basic

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The TakeOver

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Neon Chrome

  • MOTHERGUNSHIP

  • Moros Protocol

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

More competitive

Games that feels like The Ascent but with more competition against others

  • Prodeus

  • Dead Effect 2 VR

  • Final Exam

  • Hellpoint

  • X-Morph: Defense

  • CyberCorp

More intimate

Games that feels like The Ascent but with more focus on close relationships

  • Gatewalkers (Alpha)

  • SWORN

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite

  • Dead Space™ 3

  • Abyssus

Less social

Games that feels like The Ascent but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • RUINER

  • ANNIE:Last Hope

  • Dust & Neon

  • Netherworld Covenant

  • Tower of Time

  • ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like The Ascent but with more leadership over others

  • The Red Solstice

  • Satellite Reign

  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

  • The Riftbreaker: Prologue

  • Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy

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The Ascent: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026