Underplayed Gems

Court of Ashes (2019)

Court of Ashes cover
Developer
Cratel Studios
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, turn-based political drama where careful resource allocation and diplomatic maneuvering decide the fate of a kingdom.

narrative-driventurn-basedstrategicdiplomatictensedeliberateresource managementbranching

What players say

Players praise Court of Ashes for its engaging worldbuilding and strategic elements, though many note the short 2-3 hour runtime. The game offers five character perspectives for replayability, but some find the story and choices too similar between runs. Players are split on difficulty, with some finding combat too easy and others struggling with unclear council meeting timing.

Screenshots

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