Nascor Descent, a new dungeon crawler set to launch on Steam in 2027, is already drawing comparisons to some Souls games following the release of its gameplay trailer. Nascor Descent isn’t developer SaikingS’ first attempt at implementing a FromSoftware-approved formula. The Polish solo developer previously worked on another Steam game called Verho – Curse of Faces, which is described as a dark RPG inspired by the King’s Field series.
In Nascor Descent, players take on the role of a Fallen One and can choose from four classes: Serial Killer, Enlightened One, Flesh Bender, and Fallen Knight. Each character has different abilities and stats, but they all share the same goal. They must conquer a five-realm tower filled with monsters to escape its hellish world and return to life.
Nascor Descent Is Like a Low-Poly First-Person Soulslike
- Genre: Dungeon crawler, Soulslike, dark fantasy, RPG
- Developer(s): SaikingS, Tiny Goblins
- Platforms: PC via Steam (Windows, macOS, SteamOS + Linux)
- Release Date: 2027
Technically, Nascor Descent is described by developer SaikingS as “a first-person dark fantasy dungeon crawler with a grim atmosphere.” However, the game also carries the Soulslike tag on Steam, suggesting it shares some of the subgenre’s calling cards. Its first trailer confirms that Nascor Descent will use a stamina system in combat, much like most other Soulslike games, but other influences remain unconfirmed at the time of writing.
SaikingS and Tiny Goblins are using the same low-poly visuals as Verho, giving Nascor Descent a PS1-era look. The game’s overall theme and world-building also resemble FromSoftware’s King’s Field series, which appears to be a significant influence on the developer’s work. That said, the low-poly visuals don’t seem to hold the game back, as the glimpses of combat and exploration in the first trailer appear intricate and richly detailed.
Find the odd one out before the timer hits zero.
Nascor Descent doesn’t seem content with being a simple “go there, kill that” dungeon crawler experience. Its official Steam page teases that some player decisions will influence their playthrough. The same source also suggests that these choices could have the greatest impact during the game’s final encounters. The developer explains, “At the end of the depths, you will meet the most dangerous foes… Maybe your decisions leading up to these encounters will also affect your duels.”
Developer SaikingS’ previous project, Verho, has over 90% positive user reviews from more than 1,300 ratings. This could bode well for their next game, Nascor Descent, suggesting it has the potential to perform well both critically and financially. That said, the Soulslike subgenre on Steam already feels oversaturated, and Nascor Descent will likely face an uphill battle to build a large player base.
- Released
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March 24, 2016
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood Violence
