action roguelike
Ascend to ZERO
released 1 Jan 2026
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- role-playing video game
- strategy video game
What it is
Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action roguelike from Flyway Games, Inc. Its central ability lets you freeze time and fight through successive runs. The game also draws on role-playing and strategy elements: you unlock skills, chips and abilities, improve stats, enhance weapons and upgrade gear. Its combat options include a close-range sword-focused approach or fighting at range while moving around enemies. The Steam listing includes single-player, achievements, full controller support, cloud saves, leaderboards and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S also listed among its platforms. The game is identified as a 2026 release, with a Steam release date of July 13, 2026.
What players like, and what they don't
- Freeze time during combat
- Unlock skills, chips and abilities
- Full controller support listed
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards listed
- Steam platform listing is Windows-only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who want a single-player action roguelike centered on freezing time and developing abilities across runs. Its listed combat choices include sword-focused and ranged approaches.
Ascend to ZERO centers its action on stopping time, with upgrades and abilities to develop between runs. Players can pursue either close-range sword combat or a ranged style.