To Ash (2016)
- Developer
- 16 Bit Psych, Kyle B
- Publisher
- Self-Publish
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 33 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A contemplative, old-school RPG where you start powerful and gradually weaken, exploring themes of mortality and acceptance with a calm, reflective tone.
old-school rpgslowing progressionphilosophicalreflectivestrategicmelancholicthoughtfulatmospheric
What players say
Players praise the novel twist of growing weaker instead of stronger, which makes combat tense and discourages grinding. Reviews split on execution: some find the difficulty punishing and tedious, while others enjoy the strategic trade-offs. The game is short, around 10 hours, but random encounters frustrate many.
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