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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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