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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

by Playdek, Inc.

1.1K ratings
371 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 30, 2011
  • May 15, 2026

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Playdek, Inc.
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Engage in a strategic deck-building card game where you acquire cards to gain Renown and unlock powerful Boons. Battle against the Fallen One alone or with friends, with expansions available to deepen the experience.

✓Deck-building card game mechanics
✓Single-player and multiplayer modes
✓Unlock powerful Boons and Legendary status
✓Cross-platform online play
✓Offline AI opponents
✓Multiple expansions available
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Ascension. Based on 1.1K reviews and a 3.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great game
  • 👍Awesome adaptation of the physical game
  • 🕹️Engaging gameplay
  • 💰Reasonable in-app purchase prices
  • 🕰️Excellent time killer
  • 🎨Beautiful card art

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🔄Slow AI turns
  • 🔒Issues with restoring purchases
  • 🔍Cluttered UI, hard to read cards
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🤖Unbalanced AI
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What's New in Ascension

2.5.3.531

May 15, 2026

Introducing the all-new Promo Pack 7 for Ascension! Expand your strategy with fresh cards and unlock new synergies. Harness Spire of the Wind to transform your discard pile into powerful card draw, and leverage Seed of the World to extract even more value from the Center Row—unlocking dynamic combos and new paths to victory! Cards Included: Monster: Puggageddon Enlightened: Spire of the Wind Lifebound: Seed of the World Mechana: Chaotic Cannon Void: The Aethermourne

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Return of the Fallen expansion

Ascension: Return of the Fallen introduces the Fate mechanic and includes 65 center deck cards. Ascension: Return of the Fallen can be played as a 2-player game or combined with Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer or Ascension: Storm of Souls.

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Secret AI bs update

If I wanted to play against AI I’d opt into it
gkaoshxtysjegkaoshxtysje

Yet another expansion!? Legendary

[Note: the free base-game is hours and hours of fun]

I have been playing this one app for almost a decade, and beyond all hopes and dreams, they keep releasing expansions and keeping the experience fresh. Online and local multiplayer, tons of customization options, and always new gameplay. Really unmatched by any other digital board game!
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CoronaVitaeCoronaVitae

Great game but purchases in app have been lost

Game is great but In-app purchases are not restored on different devices. Requests for support have been unsuccessful.
velocipede808velocipede808

Horrible model

The game forces you to update. Sp after purchasing you really dont own the game because they hold you hostage for updated. Totally cruddy business model.
Stay away.
Frankly-SpeakingFrankly-Speaking

Starting to update the game

Updates and content?! 5 stars
-Ashwing--Ashwing-
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Purchases disappearing after updates

Bug

Restore function not working

Bug

Crashes when certain cards are played

Bug

Constructs getting stuck in the middle of the screen

Bug

Game freezing and logging out users

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Requested Features

5 requests

Increase honor pool limit for online games

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Add custom deck building options

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Optimize for iPhone X and newer devices

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Provide option to revert to old art style

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Improve online multiplayer experience

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FAQ

What is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game?

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is an award-winning digital card game for mobile devices. It features strategic deck-building mechanics where players acquire cards to gain Renown, unlock Boons, and battle against opponents. You can play alone or with friends online.

How does the deck-building work in this game?

In Ascension, each card you acquire or defeat grants Renown with its factions. As your Renown grows, you unlock powerful Boons from Legendary Characters. Reaching the pinnacle of a faction's track grants Legendary status, allowing you to acquire or defeat one card from that faction for free each turn.

Is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game free to play?

The base game is free to download and play. However, multiple expansions are available for purchase within the app to expand the Ascension experience and offer new cards and gameplay elements.

What devices is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game compatible with?

This is a universal application, meaning it plays on both phones and tablets. An internet connection and a Playdek account are required for online play.

Can I play with friends online?

Yes, you can play Ascension: Deckbuilding Game with friends online. It supports full asynchronous multiplayer for online games and also offers cross-platform online play. You can also play against multiple offline AI opponents.