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Plot Twist Australia · Published by Plot Twist Australia · Official site ↗
Content notice: "Ashes" is intended for a mature audience. It contains occasional strong language and explores dark themes including murder, violence against women and inter-generational trauma.
Positive — 90% positive (10 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
After witnessing a murder, 16-year-old skater Azar Warren seeks refuge with her estranged grandfather on his rural compound, only to suspect he may be more dangerous than her pursuers. Ashes blends graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles in a story of murder and unease.
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Indie, Early Access · 2026 · More under £5 games
Explore rural mysteries and solve interactive puzzles as 16-year-old Azar navigates her grandfather’s compound, blending comic panels with suspense in this indie early access title.
About this game
Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder.
Blending graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles, Ashes sees Azar fight not only to keep herself safe but also to reveal dark truths about people she thought she could trust.
A Story of Murder and Suspense
While hiding from those determined to silence her, Azar takes refuge at her estranged grandfather’s property. However, his strange behaviour soon leads her to suspect Stan is harbouring terrible secrets of his own.
Puzzle Solving
Ashes blends visual novel elements with mini-game puzzles that engage with the world. From piecing together torn-up photos to cracking the code for a mysterious lockbox to firing a rifle at a homemade shooting range, Azar will need her wits about her as threats lurk in the shadows.
An Interactive Graphic Novel
With a dynamic graphic novel visual style, the hand-crafted artwork captures the magnitude of Azar’s story with a gritty depiction of Victoria, Australia.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Storage: 8 GB available space
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Ashes selected for the Aesthetica 2026 Game Lab!
We're super stoked to announce that Ashes has been selected for the 2026 Aesthetica Film Festival Games Lab ːsteamhappyːThe Aesthetica program is chocked full of amazing shorts, games and VR from around the world, as well as many masterclasses and panels. Such a great opportunity for indie storytellers across all mediums to gather and share their work with the public. So if you're in the U.K. November 4-8th, head up to York and check it out.https://www.asff.co.uk/Read full article on Community Announcements (Plot Twist Australia)
