Duskward vs Ashbound

Duskward is a one-thumb survivor game. Move through monster swarms while your weapons fire automatically. Each stage lasts eight minutes, followed by a boss fight. Pick an upgrade every time you level up. Stack arcane bolts, spinning blades, chain lightning, fire flasks and more. Max out a weapon and pair it with the right charm to evolve it. Try a different combination on your next run. Gold from every run buys permanent upgrades in the Armory, even when you fall. Unlock new heroes and work through five stages, from Whisperwood to The Hollow. Clear a stage to unlock its Nightmare mode. IN THE GAME • 5 stages, each with a miniboss and a final boss • 9 heroes with different starting weapons and perks • 9 weapons and 9 evolutions • 11 passive charms and relics • 12 permanent Armory upgrades • 21 achievements and a seven-day reward calendar • Pixel art and a chiptune soundtrack Play in portrait with one hand. The game pauses when you leave the app. Runs work offline, and there is no account to create. Duskward is free with ads and optional purchases. Watch an ad to revive, double your gold or get an extra reroll. Short ads may appear between runs. Remove Ads is a one-time purchase that removes those ads and grants ad rewards instantly, with the usual reward limits. Ads and purchases need an internet connection. Questions or feedback? Email jake@jakehaas.com.

Enter Ashbound: Awakening, a dark fantasy survival action game where every battle shapes your next run. CHOOSE YOUR WARRIOR Take the field as Shigure, Akari, or Vajra. Move with touch controls, face your enemies, and strike with directional attacks. BUILD YOUR OWN FIGHTING STYLE Combine automatic weapon skills and passive bonuses. Summon spirit blades, unleash elemental attacks, and upgrade your chosen skills as the battle grows. Discover Awakening combinations that bring new power to your build. EXPLORE AND SURVIVE Fight through atmospheric chapters, face surrounding enemy hordes, and challenge powerful bosses. Explore larger arenas, break supplies, and discover optional shrines along the way. GROW STRONGER BETWEEN RUNS Collect equipment, choose what to equip, and spend earned coins on upgrades. Take on Combat Trials to test your build and earn rewards. PLAY YOUR WAY Adjust sound, display, controls, and combat haptics in Settings. Continue as a guest, or use a supported linked account for permanent cloud progression. Unfinished runs remain on the device where they began. An internet connection is required to play. Your awakening starts here.