# Ascend to ZERO

> Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.

## Game facts

- Developer: Flyway Games, Inc.
- Publisher: Flyway Games, Inc., Krafton Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 13, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, ActionRPG, DungeonCrawler, HackandSlash, RPG, Strategy, Shooting, ActionRoguelike
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Korean (South Korea), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Turkish (Türkiye), Brazilian Portuguese, Italian (Italy); Subtitles: American English, Korean (South Korea), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Turkish (Türkiye), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian (Italy) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/ascend-to-zero)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The unique action system of stopping time to reposition and attack differentiates the game.
- The combination of equipment, weapons, set effects, avatar bonuses, and base progression offers deep farming and build experimentation.
- The early progression pace and feeling of becoming stronger are satisfying, and the repeat-play structure strongly encourages “one more run.”

### Weaknesses

- In the late game, action and roguelike choices become less meaningful, and play shifts toward checking DPS and equipment stats.
- There is little variation in maps and enemy patterns, and the limited content increases fatigue from repetitive farming.
- Character and skill balance is uneven, with certain characters or weapons being excessively advantageous at high difficulty.

## Links

- [Ascend to ZERO on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2954)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2954/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T20:21:42.382Z