Of Ash and Steel

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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.

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1375 reviews
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Developer:
Fire & Frost
Publisher:
tinyBuild
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
24 November 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (168)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1375)

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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.

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!

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.

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!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor:
Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
45 GB available space
Additional Notes:
SSD required

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor:
Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700x
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
45 GB available space
Additional Notes:
SSD required

User reviews

Caraboo
Not recommended | 12 Jun 2026
6.4h played

I'll do my best to put all my thoughts into a comprehensive manner; We'll start with how excited I was after the demo of this. The story seemed intriguing. Different Island. Ship sabotage. Mysterious robbed men,

Helpful: 31
Koiruus
Not recommended | 24 Jun 2026
8.5h played

As a Gothic fan, you can go for it, but it is damn frustrating until you learn to think like an utter idiot. Then it gets easier. I still don't recommend it, but I can give it the high praise of "Marginally better than

Helpful: 17
DrakoDrake
Recommended | 20 Jun 2026
169h played

Of Ash and Steel as a game is a 6/10 at best, as a Gothic inspired game it's a 8. I wanted to give it a 9 but the final act ruined it for me. The devs ambitions are through the roof but they don't have the talent needed

Helpful: 13
Arogante
Recommended | 20 Jun 2026
17.3h played

Recent patches fixed a lot of stuff so I gave this game another chance and I have so much fun. Its unforgivable and janky but very atmospheric with nice music and ambiance and some funny dialogs. It will never be the

Helpful: 8
Maithroes
Not recommended | 17 Jun 2026
43.9h played

I really tried to like this game... 40+ hrs played. Too much Running around / Conveluted side quest story lines with very poor tracking / some of the game mechanics is weak! Trying to figure out where you are going is

Helpful: 5
Zaphod-Goodspeed
Recommended | 11 Jul 2026
14.8h played

I love the hand crafted world in this game. New indie devs but you can see the gothic passion behind it. With the addition of the first person mode, its way more immersive and challenging. The world feels way bigger. I

Helpful: 0