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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1331 reviews
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Developer:
Fire & Frost
Publisher:
tinyBuild
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
24 November 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (135)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1331)

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Description

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

Fudgel
Not recommended | 26 May 2026
86.2h played

After 86 hours and 100% completion, I really wanted to recommend this game… but I just can’t in its current state. What makes this frustrating is that there is something genuinely special buried in here. You can see the

Helpful: 17
GrumpCat
Not recommended | 06 May 2026
22.5h played

Game is not finished, the 1.0 is a lie. I was enjoying myself and alt tabbed to see when they expected to be out of early access.. only to discover they call this already released. Its not. Its definitely like only 60%

Helpful: 8
thedolljada
Recommended | 12 May 2026
21.6h played

I played this on release and enjoyed my time with it but the bugs and lack of a map got too frustrating after a while. 5 months later and with lots of bugs fixes and QOL improvements, including an optional map from the

Helpful: 15
mk_volkov
Recommended | 04 May 2026
208h played

"The Black Pearl of RPGs" Of Ash & Steel is a beautiful old-fashioned RPG that boasts a unique style, heavily influenced by Gothic, The Witcher, and Venetica . The story unfolds in a vast, rich world filled with

Helpful: 7
AilingEric
Not recommended | 08 May 2026
116h played

At this point I cant recommend this game. Straight up the devs need to figure out the crashes and bugs. Usually I find reviews about these things to be largely exaggerated. But this is a genuine issue. I originally

Helpful: 6
Zigshot
Not recommended | 25 May 2026
37.6h played

Its frustrating more then its fun. I mean, under the hood is absolutely great old school (Gothic inspired) RPG. Really scratches that itch right from the get go. You are a nobody and slowly building up your power. I

Helpful: 5