Descension

Descension is a sandbox RPG in which Ruby and his friends descend into a mysterious well to rescue a childhood friend and uncover the truth behind the world. Years after losing that friend to the well in his hometown, Ruby returns as an adult and discovers it leads to the Alternate Realm, home to fairies, monsters and an ancient force called The Ultimate Entity. You face ten powerful bosses, each embodying a different Element of Essence; victories strengthen both your stats and your spirit.

The Alternate Realm

The game’s story follows Ruby’s journey through guilt, growth and redemption, conveyed through your actions and the world. Optional side stories let you help the realm’s fairies through moral choices, earning new tools, minigames and upgrades.

Build your party

You can explore and take on challenges in any order: nothing is locked behind story progress, and there are no level gates or linear paths. Customize eight party members’ jobs, stats and skills, and experiment with more than 17 Soul Shards, each offering different mechanics and playstyles. The 12 core stats affect both combat and character; for example, Strength reflects physical and emotional fortitude, while Psyche relates to mental health and willpower.

Turn-based combat

Combat combines turn-based strategy with the ability to swap party members mid-battle and chain abilities. The Skill Gem system lets you store energy and unleash powerful attacks at the right moment. Boss encounters escalate in a boss-rush style as you face more than ten elemental opponents.