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Idols of Ash is one of those short horror games that kind of sneaks up on you. It doesn’t look overly complex at first, but once you’re in, the atmosphere...
Idols of Ash is one of those short horror games that kind of sneaks up on you. It doesn’t look overly complex at first, but once you’re in, the atmosphere hits hard. You’re dropped into this massive, ash-covered world with almost no guidance, and there’s this constant feeling that something is… off. Not in a loud way—more like it’s quietly watching you the whole time.
It’s a first-person dark fantasy experience where your main goal sounds simple: descend deeper and survive. But actually doing that? Yeah, it’s a lot more stressful than it sounds.
What really stood out to me is how the game builds tension without relying on cheap jump scares. Instead, it leans into scale, sound, and movement. The environments feel huge and empty, but not in a comforting way. There’s always some distant noise, something echoing… and you’re never quite alone.
A lot of players (myself included) end up appreciating the movement system more than expected. At first, climbing and jumping feel a bit awkward. But once it clicks, it actually becomes pretty satisfying.
The core idea is simple: keep going down while staying alive. But the game doesn’t hold your hand at all, so you’ll need to rely on your own judgment.
Instead of fighting enemies, you’ll be focused on:
And honestly, that last part adds a lot of pressure. You can’t just stop and think forever—you have to keep moving, even when you’re unsure.
Because of that, every successful section feels earned. Like, you made it through because you actually improved, not because the game went easy on you.
The controls are pretty minimal, which helps keep your focus on movement:
That’s it. No complicated systems, just you and the environment.
From what I’ve seen, a lot of players talk about the same things—the sound design, the massive environments, and especially that centipede-like creature constantly chasing you. It creates this steady tension that doesn’t really let up.
Some people mention the game feels a bit short, which is fair. But at the same time, it’s memorable enough that you kind of wish there was more. There’s definitely potential for a bigger version or even extra modes in the future.
If you’re into challenging exploration games with a dark fantasy vibe, and you don’t mind figuring things out on your own, Idols of Ash is absolutely worth trying. It’s not long—but yeah, it leaves an impression.
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