After witnessing a murder, 16-year-old skater Azar Warren seeks refuge with her estranged grandfather on his rural compound, only to suspect he may be more dangerous than her pursuers. Ashes blends graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles in a story of murder and unease.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“This being our first game we are very keen to get a better sense of how things are tracking. We have some specific questions for our early access players across several categories, including:
- How easy the narrative is to track?
- How do players feel about the frequency and difficulty of the mini-games. Should there be more or fewer and should the games be harder or about right?
- Is the short length of the game appealing or off-putting?
- Would players be interested in a series of similar games either in this story world or in others?”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to have the full release version of the game available in late 2026/early 2027.”

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

“We plan to add content to completes the narrative. We also plan to polish mini-games and some artwork/assets for the full version”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently incomplete in terms of narrative however players will have access to the first eleven "chapters" of the game which conveys about half the narrative. Early Access also contains an early iteration of several playable mini-games.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

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

“We plan to involve the community through feedback on our Steam page's message boards as well as through social media. We will track and collate the data received so as to identify core areas for improvement and rank player responses according to a scale from 'nice to have' to 'essential'. We will try to respond to and engage with all feedback received and seek to get the most out of this early access phase. ”
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About This Game

Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder.

Blending graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles, Ashes sees Azar fight not only to keep herself safe but also to reveal dark truths about people she thought she could trust.

A Story of Murder and Suspense

While hiding from those determined to silence her, Azar takes refuge at her estranged grandfather’s property. However, his strange behaviour soon leads her to suspect Stan is harbouring terrible secrets of his own.

Puzzle Solving

Ashes blends visual novel elements with mini-game puzzles that engage with the world. From piecing together torn-up photos to cracking the code for a mysterious lockbox to firing a rifle at a homemade shooting range, Azar will need her wits about her as threats lurk in the shadows.

An Interactive Graphic Novel

With a dynamic graphic novel visual style, the hand-crafted artwork captures the magnitude of Azar’s story with a gritty depiction of Victoria, Australia.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

"Ashes" is intended for a mature audience. It contains occasional strong language and explores dark themes including murder, violence against women and inter-generational trauma.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 4 MB RAM
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: 14
    • Processor: Intel-64 Bit + Apple Silicon
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB display memory
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Stereo
    Recommended:
    • OS: 15.7.3
    • Processor: Intel-64 Bit + Apple Silicon
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Stereo
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.

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