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Of Ash And Steel

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3.5/5

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3.5

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Of Ash And Steel
Description
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven....
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Historical
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Fantasy, Story Rich, show 8 more... Atmospheric, Exploration, Choices Matter, Open World, Third Person, Historical, Medieval, Combat
Critics reviews
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3.5/5

( 59 Reviews )

3.5

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2025, Fire & Frost, ...
System requirements
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 /...
Description

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

 

Features

  • 45 hours of main story, packed with dialogue, well-developed characters, books, and side quests.
  • Two major factions to choose from — each with its own unique storyline, quests, and exclusive rewards. 
  • Combat system features three distinct battle stances, multiple weapon types, and active skills. 
  • A vibrant, open-world island with diverse biomes to explore.
  • A wide range of professions to master, including fishing, hunting, blacksmithing (with the ability to craft your own one-of-a-kind sword), alchemy, and more.

 

Master the art of combat

 

Of Ash and Steel offers a challenging yet rewarding combat system. You are not a legendary bounty hunter or monster slayer by default. Instead, you must master the mechanics: manage stamina, time your attacks and parries, and determine which combat stances and weapon types suit you best. It takes time and practice, but the more you play, the more both you and Tristan evolve and gain an understanding of what is happening around you.

 

Learn to stand up for yourself using different weapons, environments, and active skills. Tailor your fighting style to suit you, from the agile rapier wielder to a heavy armour-clad knight, or create something unique!

 

 

 

Shape the fate of the world

 

Immerse yourself in a story full of twists, humor, and discoveries. Step into the shoes of a man who is destined to become much more than just a cartographer. Gain strength, survive, and forge alliances. Prove that even someone who has lost everything can become a significant force that can shape the fate of the whole world. Talk to locals to learn about their daily lives, and help them with tasks. Watch how people’s opinions of you change as your character grows. Join one of the two major factions and complete its unique storyline to earn exclusive rewards. Your actions and choices will also affect the world and the characters around you.

 

 

Explore like you used to 

 

Of Ash and Steel has no marker system, and quests won't lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide; the world promises rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.

 

Listen carefully to what people tell you and pay attention to what is said in the quests to find your way. Read books and notes to learn more about the world. Mark interesting locations on your map, explore the island, and uncover hidden treasures! 

 

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Genre:
Action - Adventure - Historical
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Fantasy, Story Rich, show 8 more... Atmospheric, Exploration, Choices Matter, Open World, Third Person, Historical, Medieval, Combat
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2025-11-24T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Fire & Frost / tinyBuild
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Edited on: November 26, 2025

Posted on: November 24, 2025

chew-ie

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Games: 355 Reviews: 5

Came because of Gothic vibes, stayed ...

... because of the ambition of this indy dev. They put a lot of work into this game and it shows. I'll update my review once I've made it through - but so far it is what I expected. A solid aRPG from an indy dev with a lot of Gothic 1 and 2 vibes - which I consider one of the best games in that genre. Edit#1: Works well on linux (Fedora 43, using Lutris) Edit#2: Finally reached the major city after strolling around for hours trying to get some equipment and experience. The game is very close to the Gothic series and - even more so - to Risen 1. The devs have added some interesting stuff to the formula like e.g. the Ranta minigame for brawling or guilds the player can join (mutual exclusive) in addition to the main factions). The game is pretty oldschool and indy - and currently also has some heavy bugs. The devs already had to issue a hotfix and still have some optimizations to do. I wouldn't recommend the game for people who can't live without fast-traveling, questmarkers and map. The first act of the game is about getting your bearings of the area - and the player indeed has no access to a map. Instead one has to memorize the locations. I particulary love that feature. Even in Cyberpunk 2077 I deactivated the minimap and navigated Night City from memory. Much more immersive! :)

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Posted on: November 24, 2025

dasbaum_ch

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Games: 94 Reviews: 4

Fond memories of Gothic

The demo (Steam) really captivated me. Not only does it look beautiful, it also offers a very detailed immersion. The dialogues are rough, crude, and very fitting for the setting. I'm only at the beginning, but I'll update my review later.

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Posted on: November 25, 2025

dandronic

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Games: 60 Reviews: 1

Too hardcore for now

I'm a big Gothic (1-2) fan & played a bunch of other similar games (Elex, Risen), which all had you start weak and asked you build yourself up. And I loved the Of Ash & Steel demo. So I really wanted to love this game. But after 3 hours walking mindlesly through that god damn city, it's too much. The hero is a cartographer - build me a map or allow me to buy one from the get go. It's too much context to keep in my mind - with Gothic 2 for example, you got the layout of the place in 1h and you could buy a rough map. The city is considerably bigger, with very little unique landmarks, making it very easy to get lost. Other issues: Finding a character? Only 1 out of 10 NPS seems to be of any relevance - good luck finding someone. Looking for goodies? Most of the city is empty - roaming through empty houses and annexes gets old really fast, to the point where I don't even bother. Finding a trainer? You would think they could put a note in the journal regarding who can teach you what. Nope, nothing. Yeah, I won't bother remembering this. This game is too hardcore for me right now, I'll have to wait until they make it more enjoyable (I'm not asking for witcher 3 like handholding, I'm asking them to make it enjoyable for a full time family man who does not have an eternity of free time).

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Posted on: November 25, 2025

wielkapyta

Verified owner

Games: 4 Reviews: 1

Not worth it in current state

I love gothic, therefore had a lot of hopes towards this tittle. Unfortunately this game feels like if it were during EA and not after official release. Biggest flaw in my opinion is the size of the world - all it does is make navigation difficult, what's the reason behind world as big if you can't interact with npc and vast majority of space is EMPTY. The beginning had this gothic feeling, therefore I can see a lot of potential in it requires a MAJOR update, as of now - not worth it

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Posted on: November 25, 2025

YunaJune

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Games: 3 Reviews: 1

Still appreciate the old School RPG

I've been playing it for about 3 hours now. YES, it's maybe low budget, YES it has a weird or buggy fight and face animation, YES it's still expandable, since the translation sometimes sticks. BUT it totally reminds me of Gothic, Risen, and that's what makes it for me! Pure nostalgia, a grand adventure with a tough survival despite being easy. I'll stick with it and enjoy the old-school RPG with improved graphics compared to the other titles (Gothic, Risen, etc.). Thanks to the Team and keep up the good work please!! YES, it's worth it for those who still appreciate the old school RPG genre :)

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