
Ashen
by A44 · published by Annapurna Interactive
Released December 7, 2018 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

About Ashen
Set in a sprawling open world, Ashen is a tight, 3rd person, skill-based action RPG about guiding your wanderer through a newly lit world. Fight alongside others, forge friendships and defeat the creatures of shadow determined to cast the world back into darkness. Explore mysterious dungeons, fight epic bosses and explore diverse regions filled with gorgeous vistas and mythical creatures. Meet characters along the way who will join you on your journey and turn your home into a lively town. In this new era of light, you must protect the Ashen and destroy the hungering shadows once and for all.
The Ashen’s rebirth has restored light to the ash covered plains and the dark world you’ve always known. You must protect the Ashen at all costs, if there is any hope for the new light to survive. There are those who prefer the darkness and will try to stop you on your quest. You’ll need to be fast on your feet, quick to learn and willing to work with others if you hope to survive against the many threats you’ll encounter on your journey. At its core, Ashen is about relationships. You will meet people out in the world, perhaps a tinker or huntress, a fortune-hunter or weaver of shadows. Each character has unique knowledge and crafting abilities that will bolster your chances of survival and victory. You must build a new life in these twilight plains and fight together instead of stumbling alone in the dark.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 (64 Bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX-4170 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R7 270X (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 (64 Bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
Ashen FAQ
When did Ashen come out?
Ashen was released on December 7, 2018 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Ashen on PlayStation 5?
No. Ashen has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Ashen on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Ashen has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Ashen on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Ashen has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Ashen?
Ashen is developed by A44 and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Is Ashen multiplayer?
Yes. Ashen supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Ashen cost?
Ashen costs $7.99 on Steam (80% off, normally $39.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Ashen good?
Steam players rate it "Mixed" — 67% of 3,867 reviews are positive. Critics average 83/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Ashen?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R7 270X (2GB VRAM). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Ashen system requirements page.













