Fallen Tear: The Ascension

Fallen Tear: The Ascension is a single-player Metroidvania game developed by Filipino developer Winter Crew Studios and published by CMD Studios for Microsoft Windows. It is best known for its hand-drawn graphics.
The game was in development since at least December 2020. It had additional funding in the form of a successfully crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign in 2024.
Prior to its Steam Early Access release on March 17, 2026 (March 18 PHT), the game had won numerous awards at various international events.
Awards
The following awards were achieved before the game's Steam Early Access release on March 17, 2026.
| Event/Competition | Scope | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Level Up KL SEA Game Awards 2021 | SEA |
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| CONQuest Festival 2023 | Local |
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| Game Developers Conference San Francisco 2024 | International |
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| PAX West 2025 | International |
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