Underplayed Gems

Inner Ashes (2023)

Inner Ashes cover
Developer
Calathea Game Studio
Publisher
Selecta Play, Plug In Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, dreamlike journey through fragmented memories, where the gentle puzzles and melancholic narration make you feel the quiet ache of forgetting.

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What players say

Players recommend Inner Ashes for its sensitive and emotional handling of Alzheimer's. Many praise the beautiful art and dreamlike atmosphere, though opinions split on the tangram puzzles, with some finding them repetitive or unnecessary. A notable technical drawback is the 30 fps cap with no video options.

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