Kurukshetra: Ascension
Test your skills in an all-new strategic card battler. Master swift positioning with melee and ranged rows. Plan your path to victory in the dead of night. Explore a deeply rooted universe in a rogue-lite story campaign. Collect, build, command your army, and emerge victorious.
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February 24, 2022
4 years and 160 days ago
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Mostly Positive112 reviews72.3%
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Updated: Jul 11, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | Studio Sirah has institutional venture investment led by Kalaari Capital. | |
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Studio Sirah has institutional venture investment led by Kalaari Capital. | |
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Studio Sirah has institutional venture investment led by Kalaari Capital. | |
Updated: Jul 11, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Studio Sirah has institutional venture investment led by Kalaari Capital. | |
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The game released after its developer or publisher received outside equity investment. |
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10 itemsAbout the Game
Welcome to the vibrant world of "Kurukshetra: Ascension" a captivating strategy card game inspired by the Mahabharata and Ramayana, developed by Studio Sirah. Immerse yourself in intense battles and lore by donning the avatars of legendary heroes of the past, now reborn in Kalyug, the Age of Darkness.
EXPERIENCE A WORLD INSPIRED BY INDIAN EPICS
Use powerful melee, ranged units, and a litany of spells, weapons, and effects to unleash chaos on the battlefield. With an ever-expanding roster of heroes wielding unique abilities and over two hundred playable cards, varied playstyles and creative deck building is encouraged. Make or break the meta as uniquely themed seasons bring brand new cards and balance updates every two months.
ASCEND MOUNT MERU IN A CHALLENGING ROGUE-LITE
Explore a deeply rooted universe in our PVE story campaign with unique factions, creatures, and forces that transcend time and borders. Relive epic events from aeons ago, while tactically utilizing your cards to outwit Demons, Warriors and Cosmic Beasts. Climb the mythical Mount Meru, explore realms and make choices that weave through and influence a rich tapestry of Indian mythology, all with beautifully illustrated cards depicting these iconic characters and powerful abilities.
DOMINATE THE RANKS AND STRATEGIZE WITH NIGHT MODE
Test your competitive mettle and climb the leaderboard by pitching yourself in battle against other warriors. Master Melee and Ranged Rows. Seize Free Kills opportunities to maximise your presence on the battlefield. Kurukshetra: Ascension's PvP also draws inspiration from the wars of old, where nightfall provides players with the unique opportunity to strategize under the cover of darkness and change the rhythm of turn-based combat.
Our unique mechanic has both players engage simultaneously after a set number of rounds. So, you and your opponent must not only counter each other's moves but also exploit the advantage of newly introduced cards specifically designed for the "night" phase. The cards add buffs to fortify strategies, bring new units to the board and amplify the fun!
EARLY ACCESS AND THE FUTURE
We're an indie Indian studio with big ambitions. We want to bring Indian content to games and to a global audience in rich, unique ways. Kurukshetra: Ascension is the beginning of that journey. While the game is still in Early Access, we have already released multiple updates with new realms as chapters to the primary Ascension campaign. We have also released two seasonal content updates - Tribes Of Kishkindha and Echoes of the Beast, with more content on the way. We would love your feedback on the current version as we work to make it even better!
