Ascendant Realms
Release date: May 9, 2025
Developers: Soaring Pals
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Ascendant Realms is a turn-based 4X strategy game blending Polytopia’s accessibility with Civilization’s depth - build, explore and conquer. Whether you’re a casual strategist or a seasoned tactician, every decision shapes the rise (or fall) of your empire. A World of Strategy Awaits Lead your people from the dawn of civilization to an age of grand conquests. Expand across procedurally generated maps, handcrafted battlefields, or fully custom scenarios - each shaped by rolling hills, natural choke points, vast oceans, dense forests, sandy shores and towering mountains. No two campaigns will ever play the same. Master War Across Eras From tactical skirmishes to massive sieges, adapt your strategy to the evolving battlefield. A knight might dominate open plains, but crumble against fortified walls. Success requires a mix of unit types, calculated positioning and anticipation of your enemies’ next move. Forge a Thriving Economy Your empire’s strength depends on its backbone - the economy. Build cities, roads and trade networks to fuel military campaigns and civic growth. Gather, manage and balance vital resources, adapting to scarcity and surplus. Engage in local or long-distance trading to secure luxuries and strategic advantages. Advance Through the Ages Begin with humble villages and militias, then research technologies to unlock mighty siege engines, armored knights and more. As you progress, resources evolve, choices multiply and your world grows more complex - forcing sharper, more impactful strategic decisions. Map generation, endless replayability Customize your maps, adjust difficulty and explore countless strategic possibilities with our procedural map generation. And more to come... Espionage & Intel - Scout enemy movements, reveal hidden threats and protect your secrets. Extended Diplomacy - Forge alliances, negotiate treaties, share maps and broker trade or research pacts - or betray your partners when the time is right. Ascendant Realms delivers the grand strategy depth you crave with the approachable gameplay you love. Whether you expand through economic dominance, or military conquest, the path to victory is yours to decide.