Ashen

Open-world action RPG with tough combat and optional co-op

A44 · Published by Annapurna Interactive · Released Dec 9, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 3,861
Recent reviews: Mixed; 56% of 16 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Dec 9, 2019
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 4 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ashen?

Ashen is a third-person, open-world action RPG about a wanderer searching for a home. You explore bogs, fjords, and ruins, fight hostile creatures using stamina-based combat, and invite survivors to a town where they contribute crafting skills. Other players can appear during your travels, and you can cooperate with them or continue alone.

For you if...

+you like deliberate combat where stamina matters
+you enjoy exploring a dangerous fantasy world
+you want the option to cooperate during your travels

Not for you if...

−you want deep character builds and many weapon choices
−you prefer fast, forgiving combat over careful fights

What players say

67% of 3,861 reviews are positive · 56% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the minimalist art style, atmosphere, and exploration. Common complaints include awkward co-op connections, crashes, and limited enemy and build variety.

How many players finish Ashen?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Sissna», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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Ashen system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 4 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX-4170
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R7 270X (2GB VRAM)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Ashen have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Ashen run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Ashen use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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