Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 64Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 64Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
An oppressive wave of terror drives this indie adventure, with 83 mentions of sheer horror setting the tone for the entire journey. Players have overwhelmingly embraced the inferno, translating to a 92 percent positive rating across all 180 reviews since launch.
What it's about: Vous reprenez conscience dans un terrifiant hôpital psychiatrique. Fire and Ashes is un survival horror immersif où la folie se mêle à la réalité, et où chaque monstre entend votre cri… même au-delà des murs de l’asile.
In-game
« If this game has an achievement for never making a single sound, I’m never getting it. I even read too loud in my head. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played« There are bosses here. Why doesn’t the description say anything about that? I thought I bought a scary walking sim, but it turns out it’s a game with mechanics, combat, and you can even swim. Surprising, right? And the devs hid it! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« this game is creepy as fuck 💀 the atmosphere is really good, and some of the enemies are straight-up nightmare fuel. the voice mechanic is pretty cool too. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« A forest, a clinic, a creepy house and a laboratory. Truly the worst holiday itinerary ever. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played« There's a particular charm to horror games that embrace their own madness. Give me disturbing locations, ridiculous weapons, nasty enemies and enough tension to make every encounter matter. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« Amazing game, deep story and atmosphere, a rare game with a microphone sensor mechanic, highly recommended to play for everyone who likes atmosphere and immersion. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Combat ruins the game. To clarify, I don't enjoy the combat. It feels uninspired and unintuitive. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« The combat and atmosphere sound great, but performance should be a priority. Nobody wants a slideshow during a boss fight. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 15 h played« Please optimize the game properly. A scary monster is one thing. Your FPS suddenly dropping into single digits is a completely different nightmare. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« ngl the game has potential but if it stutters every time something happens, that's gonna get annoying real fast. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played« Looks interesting, but optimization needs work. Horror depends on immersion, and random FPS drops can completely ruin the tension. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 14 h played« Bought the game to get scared. I got scared. But mostly I got scared by how loud I scream. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 23 h played
In players' words
« If this game has an achievement for never making a single sound, I’m never getting it. I even read too loud in my head. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played« Combat ruins the game. To clarify, I don't enjoy the combat. It feels uninspired and unintuitive. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« There are bosses here. Why doesn’t the description say anything about that? I thought I bought a scary walking sim, but it turns out it’s a game with mechanics, combat, and you can even swim. Surprising, right? And the devs hid it! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« The combat and atmosphere sound great, but performance should be a priority. Nobody wants a slideshow during a boss fight. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 15 h played« this game is creepy as fuck 💀 the atmosphere is really good, and some of the enemies are straight-up nightmare fuel. the voice mechanic is pretty cool too. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« Please optimize the game properly. A scary monster is one thing. Your FPS suddenly dropping into single digits is a completely different nightmare. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« A forest, a clinic, a creepy house and a laboratory. Truly the worst holiday itinerary ever. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played« ngl the game has potential but if it stutters every time something happens, that's gonna get annoying real fast. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played« There's a particular charm to horror games that embrace their own madness. Give me disturbing locations, ridiculous weapons, nasty enemies and enough tension to make every encounter matter. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« Looks interesting, but optimization needs work. Horror depends on immersion, and random FPS drops can completely ruin the tension. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 14 h played« Amazing game, deep story and atmosphere, a rare game with a microphone sensor mechanic, highly recommended to play for everyone who likes atmosphere and immersion. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« Bought the game to get scared. I got scared. But mostly I got scared by how loud I scream. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 23 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=88
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=51
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=38
Graphics / art
70 % pos · n=10
Performance
38 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
88
78
8
2
Story / writing
51
47
2
2
Audio / music
38
35
1
2
Graphics / art
10
7
1
2
Performance
8
3
0
5
Stability / bugs
4
0
0
4
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Content / longevity
3
3
0
0
Value for money
2
2
0
0
Multiplayer
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.7 h.
🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
73 % (n=22)
2-10h
95 % (n=130)
10-25h
91 % (n=23)
>25h
100 % (n=5)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
18,6 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 40,2 % of players.
Combat mechanics anchor the action well, securing 78 positive mentions out of 88 total feedback entries.
Narrative depth captivates the audience, driving 47 positive mentions out of 51 into the storyline.
Sound design builds relentless dread, earning 35 positive mentions out of 38 regarding the audio.
Visual aesthetics deliver striking environments, accounting for 7 positive mentions out of 10.
Weaknesses
Technical issues surface during intense sessions, registering 5 negative mentions out of 8 concerning overall performance.
Interface design frustrates navigation, gathering 4 negative mentions out of 4 focused on the UI.
Stability stumbles occasionally, evidenced by 4 negative mentions out of 4 pointing directly to bugs.
Who is it for?
Thrill-seekers craving a dark, narrative-driven action adventure with heavy psychological horror elements will find exactly what they are looking for.
Is FIRE AND ASHES worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 180 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics anchor the action well, securing. Current price: 15,--€.
Verdict
Fire and Ashes successfully scorches expectations with brilliant soundscapes and gripping combat, even if a handful of performance hiccups need patching. Backed by a 92 percent approval rate from 180 post-release reviews, it stands as a fiery triumph for indie horror.
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