About Ascendara
Discover how Ascendara is revolutionizing game testing with cutting-edge technology and a focus on user security.
What is Ascendara?
Ascendara is a user-friendly game discovery and download management application that organizes game links from trusted sources. At its core, it's powered by a custom-developed public API that connects to a database of verified game testing links, presenting them in an organized and intuitive interface.
The application serves as both a game discovery tool and a download manager, allowing you to easily discover, download, and try games before making a purchase decision. With its modern interface and streamlined workflow, Ascendara makes game testing simple and secure.
Just look how Ascendara compares.
This chart shows a list of features and their comparison between Ascendara and other known launchers.
| Feature | Ascendara | Other Launchers |
|---|---|---|
No Costs Ever No feature paywalls, or subscription fees. | ||
No Account Required Use all features without ever needing to create or sign into an account. | Some | |
Open Source Transparent, community-driven development with accessible source code. | ||
One-click Installation Quick and easy installation of app for users. | ||
Modern User-friendly Interface Sleek, intuitive design for enhanced user experience. | ||
Easy Guided Setup Step-by-step assistance for a smooth setup experience. | ||
Multi-Language Support Extensive language options for a global user base. | Limited | |
Customize Appearance Personalize the launcher's look and feel to your preferences. | Limited | |
Standalone Game Launcher Download & Launch around 3000 games directly from the launcher. | ||
Game Library Management Organized and easy to use game library. | ||
Unified Game Library Add already installed games from Steam, Epic, and others. | ||
Filtering and Sorting Advanced filtering options for searching games. | Limited | |
Game Ratings Access and contribute to game ratings within the launcher. | Some | |
Backups and Restorations Create and manage game backups and restorations with no cost. | ||
Playtime Tracking Monitor your game playtime easily. | Some | |
Seamless Downloads Download games effortlessly with just 2 clicks (if supported). | ||
No Extraction Required Play games immediately without needing manual extraction. | ||
File Verification Automatic verification after downloads and on-demand file integrity checks. | ||
Download Manager Efficient management of game downloads with thread managements. | Limited | |
Integrated Torrent Client Built-in torrent functionality for seamless game downloads with qBittorent. | Some | |
Browser Integration Easily send browser downloads to the launcher. | ||
DLC Content Most games come with downloadable content already (DLC). | ||
Online-Fix Included Games come with online-fixes already installed. | ||
Steam Workshop Downloader Easily download and manage Steam Workshop content. | ||
Version History Access and restore previous versions of games effortlessly. | ||
Automatic Launcher Updates Keep the launcher and games up-to-date without manual intervention. | Some | |
Game Dependency Management Automatically download and manage game runtime dependencies. | ||
Discord Rich Presence Real-time game information displayed in your Discord status. | ||
Regular Game Indexing Automatically update game information every month. | ||
Built with a custom API Uses a custom developed API for games & information. | ||
IGDB Integration Read game information from the IGDB API. | Some | |
Easy Issue Reporting Report issues within the launcher's user interface. | ||
In-depth Documentation Comprehensive docs for users or developers. | ||
Game Reports Report issues with games directly from the launcher's user interface. | ||
Username Management Easily customize your Goldberg username. |
Comparisons are done against other launchers, including Hydralauncher, Fitgirl Launcher, Playnite, and more.
Built with Safety in Mind
Built on the principles of safety, efficiency, and user protection, Ascendara eliminates the need to navigate through potentially harmful websites and downloads, providing a clean, secure environment for game testing without intrusive ads or malicious software.
Focused on Ease of Use
Ascendara is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, making game discovery and download management easy for those who are just getting started. The application's sleek design and simple interface make it accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of their technical expertise.
Ascendara API
Centralized Game Management
Stores the around 3000 game links and information. Game files are never stored on Ascendara's servers.
Version Control
Comprehensive changelog tracking and update management for Ascendara.
Enterprise Security
Protected by Cloudflare with DDoS protection and threat mitigation.
Scalable Infrastructure
Built to handle high traffic and maintain consistent performance.
Technology Stack
Frontend Stack
Powers the web interface with server-side rendering and optimal performance.
Enables cross-platform desktop capabilities for a native app experience.
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid and consistent UI development.
Backend Stack
Core backend language handling game downloads, installations, and app operations.
Lightweight Python web framework powering our API endpoints.
Performance & UX
Core language for frontend development and user interactions.
Production-ready motion library for smooth animations and transitions.
Security & Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade security with DDoS protection and threat mitigation.
Secure Flask API endpoints with robust authentication and authorization.