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HiddenGem Studio · Published by HiddenGem Studio
Content notice: "This game contains frequent violence and realistic combat scenarios involving firearms. Players will engage in tactical battles where blood effects and injury animations are visible. The game focuses on a survival atmosphere in a hostile environment, featuring intense combat encounters, but it does not contain any sexual content or nudity."
8 user reviews — 38% positive (8 reviews) · 3 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Start from Zero, Rise to the Top. As a fugitive ex-Special Forces op, your freedom depends on one task: eliminating a key target. Build an energy empire to fund your ops, manage resources, craft gear, and explore. Survival is just the beginning; forge your path in high-stakes tactical missions.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a journey of survival and ambition as you build an energy empire while evading capture. Manage resources, craft gear, and explore in this intense action-adventure from HiddenGem Studio.
About this game
Start From Zero, Rise to the Top.
You are a rogue former Special Forces operator trapped behind enemy lines, where the price of freedom is the elimination of a key target. Survival is just the beginning; every step you take is a preparation for the ultimate mission. Find your way in a massive open world where nothing is easy. Provide your resources, repair disabled systems, and build the infrastructure required to fund your war. From managing energy grids to equipment trade, every decision shapes your own path.- ⚡ Fund Your Mission (Craft and Energy): You need to unlock advanced equipment and vehicles required to reach your ultimate goal. For this, gather resources, repair disabled systems, and build your own infrastructure by generating energy. Managing energy grids and producing the required technology (craft) is the only way to lead you to victory.
- 🔫 Survival Dynamics: You must constantly monitor basic needs such as hunger and thirst. Every death has a price.
- 🎯 Goal-Oriented Progression: Fulfill the main mission given to you to regain your freedom. Manage your resources.
- 🗺️ Open World and Production: Drive your car on a massive map, hunt deer in the wild, cut trees, and gather minerals. Build your base, produce electricity, and loot resources.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: windows 10, windows11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 or equivalent (9th Gen)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 13800 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: windows 10, windows11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400 or equivalent (12th Gen)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 13800 MB available space
Supported Languages
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Patch NotesOfficial
1.2.5.3 Update Ashes of Ambition
• Added Invert Mouse X option• Added Invert Mouse Y option• Players can now use the arrow keys for movement in addition to WASD• The tablet map application now shows “Mining Area” next to cave icons with a small pickaxe icon (visible on the main map, not the minimap)• Adjusted Trader 2 quest requirements: the quest can now be completed with 5 AI2MEDIC items instead of 10 to prevent players from accidentally blocking progression • The remaining 5 AI2MEDIC items can now be used by the player as healing supplies• Fixed a logic issue where the weapon dealer was selling AI2MEDIC due to the Trader 2 quest • The trader now sells painkillers instead of medkits• Adjusted the Scientist crafting requirements for the Ion Dissolver: it now requires 2 boards and 2 motors instead of 3 boards and 3 motors• The Scientist now also sells the Ion Dissolver for $55,000, allowing players who prefer not to craft it to purchase it directly and face the boss• Quest rewards have been increased overall• Enemies now drop $200 instead of $150 when defeatedRead full article on Community Announcements (Schobo123)Patch NotesOfficial
1.2.1.2 Update Ashes of Ambition
Switch to TSR: We have replaced the old TAA (Temporal Anti-Aliasing) technology with the more advanced TSR (Temporal Super Resolution).Sharper Visuals: This update reduces ghosting and blurriness on moving objects, providing a much sharper image even at lower resolutions.ATM Relocated: We noticed that walking all the way to the supermarket for the ATM was tedious for players. The ATM has now been moved to a more central location next to the Police Station.ShowHint Menu: The hint window is now opaque/semi-transparent and designed to be less distracting during gameplay.Inventory Update: Fuel cans (Fuelcan) are now stackable up to 50 units in the inventory.Quest Details (Trader): In the initial Trader quest, the objective to buy all Fuel and Medkits now includes specific quantities. The description now shows exactly how many you need to buy in parentheses: "(50)".Vehicle Buff (Bargain): The torque of the "Bargain" vehicle has been increased from 160 to 225. It is now more powerful with faster acceleration.Quest Flow Overhaul: The initial quest flows have been streamlined to remove clunkiness, making them much smoother and more descriptive.Read full article on Community Announcements (Schobo123)Patch NotesOfficial
1.2.0.2 Update Ashes of Ambition
🌍 New Language SupportCzech: The game now supports the Czech language. You can change the language in the Settings menu.🎮 UI and Usability (UI/UX)Keyboard Hint Window: A new panel has been added to the top-left corner showing key bindings and controls.Note: You can hide or show this window at any time.Quest Flow Improvements: The tracking and logic of quests have been made smoother. Fixed several issues regarding quest transitions.Read full article on Community Announcements (Schobo123)
