It's 1977. Henry Gray awakens in a psychiatric hospital, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Fire and Ashes await: An immersive survival horror where nothing is certain, insanity and reality mix, and voice recognition means every monster will hear you scream - within the asylum and beyond…
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We decided to give players early access to make sure we're making the best game possible. This is more than just an opportunity to play in early access; we're building the future of the game together. Your feedback and experiences will help shape and improve the game.
FIRE AND ASHES is a psychological survival horror game featuring speech interaction with artificial intelligence.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are committed to improving this game as much as possible, so the length of the early access phase depends largely on the feedback we receive from players. The current plan is to release the game in late 2024, but that could change depending on features added and how the game progresses in early access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“FIRE AND ASHES is not just another horror game. Our big dream is to make it the most unforgettable and chilling experience for you. What you see now in Early Access is just the beginning. What's in store for you in the full version?
To have an idea about it, check out the about section of the game. In addition to bug fixes and improvements to the balance and core gameplay, we plan to add more voice interaction features with artificial intelligence.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“In Early Access, you can play one of the levels of the game where you can fully try out voice interaction, familiarize yourself with how it works and what it looks like.
So what does it represent?
Voice-interaction AI' is a sound mechanic by which your voice will be present in the game, and it will be directly related to gameplay. Opponents will hear you, your shouts, your words, and even your breathing. They will react to any sounds the player makes. Somewhere you will have to whisper, somewhere on the contrary shout to scare someone, and somewhere hold your breath.
This will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the process of passing the game. Not just to watch, feeling yourself the main character, but to become him!

The game's voice interaction during gameplay

Break through the door with your Shout-Rage.

To anger the enemy, use your voice.

Underwater, it's best to keep your mouth shut and hold your breath.

To lure a blind enemy, use your voice.

And so on...

And this is all you can try in Early Access, which is one of the levels of the game, and we are planning to have nine of them in total.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will be in line with the content of the game after the release of early access. Therefore, the price will be increased.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We pay attention to player feedback, watch streams and lead the community. Our goal is to make the game as comfortable and interesting as possible. The community will be involved in every stage of development and can provide us with feedback and suggestions in Steam discussions, as well as on our Discord server or on Twitter.”
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About This Game

Henry Gray is haunted by the ghosts of his past. He awakens in 1977, in the Paul Staderbeiger Psychiatric Hospital, about to embark on a maddening journey that will push his sanity to the breaking point. Join him on a descent into a nightmarish world, through the derelict hospital halls and beyond, where reality and nightmare mix, creating something far worse than either.


Experience survival unlike any other, thanks to sophisticated voice recognition that tracks every sound you make, from your breath to your screams to the very words you say. Everyone and everything will hear your scream.

A Descent Into Madness


Henry enters a horrifying world of blood and pain, hunted by guards and monsters. The hospital is only the beginning of a journey into nightmarish worlds beyond the asylum halls, never certain to be real - or just creations of Gray’s broken mind. Piece together the truth of his tragic past, fight back when cornered using whatever weapons you can improvise, break out of the hospital - only to find yourself in even darker and stranger places from Henry’s past.


Chilling Uncertainty

Every puzzle solved, every clue collected, every enemy left behind you brings you closer to answers Henry seeks. Answers Henry might not like, but which drive him on through the decrepit asylum, cruel laboratories, and other horrific locales, facing enemies without and demons within. Worse, someone guides Henry on his voyage into the depths of insanity. Who is that? Do they mean to help... Or to harm? Is what Gray experiences even real? Does it matter?

Sophisticated Voice Integration


While the game can be played without a microphone, it is recommended to enjoy the full experience, as Fire and Ashes features the next step in horror game experiences: Fully integrating your microphone into the gameplay. The game will recognize and react to your breathing, whispers, screams, and even voice. Hold your breath to ensure Henry doesn't draw attention, shout to lure monsters away and evade them, scream at guards to taunt them and create an opening in brutal melee... And master the Electric Voice pacification tool created at the hospital to subdue dangerous patients on the monsters hunting you.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

In-game achievements, icons, weapon widgets, and soundtrack were initially created using AI. Our team then ensures a complete modification of the generated AI content has been made to prevent it from being used in its original form.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Fire and Ashes is a psychological horror game with mature themes. The game features intense scenes of violence, trauma, and grief. It explores the psychological impact of loss and the depths of human suffering.

Players should be aware that the game includes:

-Graphic Violence: The game includes scenes of violence, causing physical harm to characters, and references to rape and infanticide. These moments are integral to the storyline, highlighting the protagonist's descent into trauma and madness.

-Self-Harm: There are disturbing scenes reflecting the protagonist's mental state, including moments that may be interpreted as self-harm and suicide.


-Psychological Horror: The game deeply explores psychological themes such as grief, obsession, and hallucinations, with unsettling imagery and surreal experiences that may disturb sensitive players.

-Disturbing Themes: The storyline touches on themes of loss, death, and the lengths the protagonist is willing to go to reunite with lost loved ones, which may be emotionally intense for players dealing with similar personal trauma.

-Sexual content and profanity.

We recommend this game for mature audiences who are comfortable with dark themes and disturbing content. If you are sensitive to any of the above topics, we advise caution before proceeding.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64Bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 12 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11 64Bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 12 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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