Ashen is a third‑person open‑world action role‑playing game for Windows developed by A44 and published by Annapurna Interactive. In this atmospheric RPG, players step into the shoes of a wanderer searching for a place to call home in a bleak, sunless world filled with crumbling ruins, ancient mysteries, and hostile creatures. The game combines souls‑like stamina‑based combat with exploration, crafting, and passive multiplayer elements that let you encounter other players in your world and choose whether to cooperate or go it alone.
Combat in Ashen is challenging and tactical — every enemy encounter can be deadly without careful timing, positioning, and understanding your stamina bar. The world design encourages exploration, from foggy bogs to towering palaces, each with its own secrets and dangers. As you progress, you’ll meet survivors whose skills help grow your settlement, expanding both your community and capabilities.
With a minimalist but striking art style and a deeply immersive soundtrack, Ashen blends RPG progression with tactical challenge, making exploration and combat feel rewarding. The passive co‑op system allows dynamic experiences where other players may appear to help or hinder your journey, adding unpredictability to each playthrough.
Key Features
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Open‑world action RPG with third‑person perspective
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Stamina‑based, souls‑like combat system
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Passive co‑op multiplayer encounters
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Explore varied environments like bogs, fjords, and ruins
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Build and expand your settlement with survivors’ help
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Craft and upgrade weapons and gear
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Challenging boss fights and enemy encounters
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Atmospheric audio and minimalist art style
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Dynamic world with unique exploration moments
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Engaging story driven by quests and character interactions
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7/10 (64‑bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX‑4170
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R7 270X (2 GB VRAM)
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 15 GB available space
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Recommended CPU: Intel Core i5 or AMD FX 6‑Core
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Recommended Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4 GB VRAM)
