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Of Ash And Steel

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3.5/5

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3.5

59 Reviews

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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....
Critics reviews
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3.5/5

( 59 Reviews )

3.5

59 Reviews

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2025, Fire & Frost, ...
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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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Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Critics reviews
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Top Critic Average
33 %
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Posted on: November 30, 2025

Lycantrop

Verified owner

Games: 286 Reviews: 2

broken on release

game has potential , for now (release) it is broken . 1 of 5 saves grashes the game loading crashes the game. It is hard game at the start so you need to save often which crashes the game and sometimes the pc. after 4 crashes you considering not turning the game on again


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Posted on: November 25, 2025

GrayGarou

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Games: 429 Reviews: 8

Gothic at it's finest!

Now if you are looking for a long review. I am not the guy to give it, but what I can tell ou is that, if you liked the creations of Piranah Bytes - then you will adore this game! : D


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Posted on: November 25, 2025

Fnu_Doe

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Games: 22 Reviews: 3

Loving it so far!

FINALLY a game that feels like Gothic again. I fell in love immediately. So far, no bugs or crashes whatsoever on my side - seemingly getting lucky. I'm sure the devs will patch this. The love that went into making the game shows in every corner of the world.


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Posted on: November 29, 2025

jgm4m

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 1

Not Impressed

I've tried playing this for quite some time. Combat mechanics are terrible. Just plan on getting killed A LOT. Takes forever to get to high enough level to even survive long enough to get into the story. I'm very disappointed and feel like I've wasted my money.


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Posted on: November 25, 2025

Flashand

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Games: 46 Reviews: 6

maybe ok but

is ok but its really glitchy so be careful.


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