Of Ash and Steel

Of Ash and Steel is a role-playing game set on an open-world island featuring diverse biomes to explore. The main story offers more than 45 hours of content, including dialogue, developed characters, books, and side quests. Players control Tristan, a cartographer drawn into events larger than his original role, and can choose between two major factions, each with its own storyline, quests, and exclusive rewards.

Combat is built around three battle stances, multiple weapon types, and active skills, requiring players to manage stamina and time attacks and parries. There is no default state of expertise: skill develops through practice, and players can shape a fighting style ranging from agile rapier use to heavily armoured combat. Beyond combat, the game includes professions such as fishing, hunting, blacksmithing, and alchemy, with the option to craft custom weapons like a personalised sword.

The game does not use a quest marker system, instead relying on dialogue, books, notes, and environmental clues to guide exploration. Player choices and actions affect how non-player characters perceive Tristan and influence the wider world, including faction storylines and their outcomes.