Underplayed Gems

Ashes of Oahu (2019)

Ashes of Oahu cover
Developer
Wyrmbyte
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.1 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A narrative-driven open world shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Hawaii, blending survival, faction politics, and magical weapon upgrades with a sense of exploration and consequence.

open worldstory drivenatmosphericactionstealthexplorationpost-apocalypticfantasy

What players say

Players praise the huge map and skill tree but are split on whether the ambition pays off. The lack of voice acting, clunky combat, and a save system that only works at bunkers frustrate many, while crashes and abandoned updates after 2019 disappoint long-time fans.

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