Align your stars and test your mind as indie developer Miami Avalon has officially announced the release date for Ascend, a deeply meditative, astrology-inspired adventure puzzle game launching August 28, 2025, on Steam. Part spiritual journey, part mental challenge, Ascend invites players to explore a world steeped in tarot, celestial myth, and self-reflection.
š§© A Celestial Climb of Logic and Lore
In Ascend, you play as Aurora, a determined pilgrim scaling a mysterious, ruined mountain in a desperate attempt to save her crumbling homeland. Guided by the stars and haunted by past journeys, Aurora must pass a series of intricate constellation-based puzzlesāeach tied to astrological symbols and ancient myths.
Every step up the mountain requires mastery of complex logic, an open mind, and spiritual awareness. These arenāt just puzzlesātheyāre cosmic trials testing both your intellect and your insight.
āAuroraās fate is written in the starsābut unlocking it is up to the player.ā
š°ļø Time is Not What It Seems
Ascend offers a truly unique twist with its time-turning mechanic. Players can shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk, revealing hidden paths, secrets, and fragments of ancient lore. This mechanic isnāt just about progressāitās about peeling back layers of a world lost to time.
As Aurora manipulates the flow of time, she also uncovers memories of previous pilgrims, whispers from a long-gone civilization, and meditative truths about her own emotional journey.
š Core Features of Ascend
š Written in the Stars
Solve constellation-based challenges influenced by tarot, astrology, and mysticism. Explore symbol-rich landscapes inspired by the zodiac.
ā³ If You Could Turn Back Time
Use Auroraās unique power to shift time, unlocking secrets and storylines that evolve with the changing sky.
š§ Reflect, Balance, and Meditate
A rare blend of introspection and adventure. Ascend explores themes of anxiety, self-growth, and inner harmony, offering a narrative journey that resonates with the soul.
šØ Stylized Spirituality
The world of Ascend is brought to life with gorgeous handcrafted visuals and cosmic symbolism that mirror tarot decks, astrological charts, and ancient mysticism.
š® Try It Now in Steam Next Fest
Canāt wait until August? Ascendās playable demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest June 2025, giving players a hands-on glimpse into Auroraās otherworldly trek. Solve early constellation puzzles, manipulate time, and get a taste of the gameās atmospheric narrative today.
š§ Steam Demo: Ascend on Steam
š About Miami Avalon
Founded in 2022, UK-based Miami Avalon is a passionate indie studio led by veteran producer Nareice Wint, whose credits include Fable, Killzone: Mercenary, and Minecraft. The six-person team brings AAA-level polish to indie innovation, blending spiritual themes with sharp gameplay design.
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- Twitter/X: @MiamiAvalon
- Bluesky & TikTok: @MiamiAvalon
š Mark Your Calendar
Ascend launches for PC via Steam on August 28, 2025. Whether you’re drawn to the stars or just love a good puzzle, prepare to climb beyond the cosmos and uncover the truths hidden in time.
