Game Overview
Humanity’s last refuge is a layered city built above a lethal abyss, and every expedition downward risks the future of everyone left behind. As We Descend combines roguelike deckbuilding with squad-based tactical combat, framing its runs around scavenged machinery, political pressure, and an increasingly hostile subterranean world. The mood is bleak but not hopeless: every loss exposes another piece of the City-Vault’s secrets and leaves your faction better prepared for the next attempt. Rather than simply chasing powerful cards, you are trying to build a force capable of surviving both the ruins below and the feudal rivalries above.
Combat revolves around recruiting distinct squad archetypes and shaping their individual card pools through additions, removals, and upgrades. Positioning matters as much as a strong hand, since units move between Guard and Support zones to intercept threats, avoid incoming attacks, and enable defensive or offensive combinations. Reading enemy intentions is crucial, giving battles a deliberate, puzzle-like rhythm where a bad deployment can unravel an otherwise promising run. Expeditions cross three biomes full of resources, dangerous opponents, and unknown encounters, while the City-Vault hub demands that you spend limited time and assets wisely before committing to another descent.
Its two connected layers of deckbuilding give the game a more tactical identity than a standard card battler: you improve cards, but also decide which squads deserve a place in the operation at all. Between runs, diplomacy and faction maneuvering add a strategic-management angle, as alliances can provide support while political missteps create new problems. The descent structure, persistent discoveries, and shifting squad combinations make replaying failures feel productive rather than punishing. Players who enjoy Slay the Spire’s adaptable builds but want positioning closer to Into the Breach should find plenty to chew on, while newcomers should expect a demanding learning curve built around careful planning instead of quick reactions.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to As We Descend.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 4690k
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050 Ti (4GB VRAM)
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for As We Descend (v0.10.0.4)?
After extracting As We Descend (v0.10.0.4), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 3.17 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.