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Arrange shop-bought moves and gear into backpack combos, then watch your fighter battle saved builds from other players.
Released 19 Nov 2025
Link Attacks Into Combos
Fuse Shop Items
Counter Enemy Moves
A 1v1 tactical auto battler game with elements of roguelike mechanics and backpack management in a dark medieval art style. It was inspired by Backpack Battles and developed with Unreal Engine. Create your own unique attack combos by arranging items in your backpack to connect moves.
Developed by Ogopogo · Published by SapStaR Games
Choose a distinct fighter and prepare for a series of 1v1 battles against builds created by other players. Combat runs automatically, so your decisions happen before each fight rather than through direct control.
Between battles, spend resources in a shop on attacks, equipment, accessories, and potions. Fit them into your limited backpack and position items to connect moves and activate effects; some items can also be fused into special creations.
Build around each fighter’s strengths and the interactions between attacks. Moves can counter or interrupt one another, while effects such as damage boosts, defense, and stamina shape how a combo performs. A run can include up to ten battles, with a leaderboard challenge available after ten wins.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its detailed 3D characters and battle animations, and like experimenting with backpack arrangements, linked attacks, and different builds. Some find the short auto-battles and build-planning loop compelling. Criticism frequently focuses on combat rules and item effects being hard to understand, with some players also reporting that results feel too random or that replays do not clearly explain wins and losses. Reviews additionally raise concerns about balance, interface clarity, performance, and limited content.
Wretch: Divine Ascent is a 1v1 tactical auto battler game in a dark medieval style that was inspired by Backpack Battles and developed with Unreal Engine. Mix and match items in your backpack to create powerful combos. Purchase a variety of helpful items such as equipment, accessories, and moves from the shop, and fuse them to obtain special items that cannot be bought. Be careful—some moves can counter each other! Getting the right combination of moves and equipment will be your key to victory.
Wielding a massive hammer, the Executioner channels raw power through charged strikes, bringing the heaviest despair upon their opponents.
You dive into backpack management right from the first match. Purchase moves, items, and equipment from the shop and formulate your best strategy. Your items can be combined to give powerful effects, and you can even fuse items to gain unique creations that no shop can provide off the rack. Choose your combinations carefully to give yourself the sharpest edge in your battles!
In the game, multiple characters are available for you to choose from: Knight, Plague Doctor, Ronin, Wujiang, and the latest to ascend the Long Stairs—Pirate.
The characters have distinct features and cool styles that are further emphasized in the strategies and moves employed in battle. Use your backpack items to give your attacks unique buffs such as critical hits, speed boosts, and block enhancements. Connecting moves well will be crucial for victory—avoid moves that might counter each other, and build combos to allow you to quickly launch follow-up attacks after breaking through your opponent's guard.
You undergo up to 10 battles per game, each against real players. Slash and slice your opponents in a bloody 1v1 fight to the finish. Players can battle at any time with no need to wait for an opponent to be online. After you win 10 battles in a game, you gain the chance to challenge the best players on the global leaderboard. The current demo version includes a 10-Win Honor leaderboard, where you can keep an eye on the enemy and make plans to rise to the top in Divine Ascent. Stay sharp—they're watching too.
Currently, there are 5 playable classes available, along with nearly 300 diverse items, gear, and attacks to choose from and combine.. We will continue improving and updating it as we progress in our game development.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 120 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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