# Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id441838733](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id441838733)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id441838733`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playdek, Inc.
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (1,104 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.3.531
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-15
- **First published:** 2011-06-30
- **Size:** 1.21 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ascension-deckbuilding-game/id441838733)
- **Website:** [http://www.playdekgames.com](http://www.playdekgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.playdekgames.com/pp](http://www.playdekgames.com/pp)

## Description

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game brings the award winning deck building experience to mobile. The Legends Expansion introduces the Muses of Malevolence, with Legendary Heroes returning to guide you and grant their power to those who prove worthy. Each card you acquire or defeat grants Renown with its factions, advancing you on the Legendary Track. As your Renown grows, unlock powerful Boons and at the pinnacle of a faction track gain Legendary status with the power to acquire or defeat one card from that faction for free each turn.

Play solo or with friends with full asynchronous online multiplayer, cross platform play, and multiple expansions to expand the Ascension universe. An internet connection and a Playdek account are required for online play. 13 plus age limit per Terms of Service.

## Rankings

- #59,961 — Overall

## Review summary

Ascension is beloved for its deep deckbuilding, expansions, and portability, with strong longevity and value. However, multiple reviews highlight recurring problems: loss of purchases and failed restores, ongoing performance bugs and sluggishness, and online play instability. These reliability issues temper an otherwise strong mobile deckbuilder that fans have cherished for years.

### Pros

- Rich, long-running deckbuilding experience with a large number of expansions and mix-and-match options.
- High replayability and depth; players can keep playing for years and keep it fresh with different decks.
- Excellent mobile accessibility; playable anywhere on iPhone/iPad with strong value from starter packs and bundles.
- Online and local play options with solid CPU challenge; supports pass-and-play and internet play.

### Cons

- Purchases and restoration issues: decks and promo packs can be lost across devices and the restore purchases button often fails, with slow or unresponsive support.
- Persistent stability and performance problems: game can be sluggish, has bugs, crashes to the title screen, and some issues persist across updates.
- Online play reliability: frequent login friction and mid-game issues that disrupt online matches.

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