Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later Processeur : Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 5000 (Shader Model 3) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later Processeur : Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Idols of Ash
The gameplay loop is the uncontested star, with 126 glowing mentions out of 135. Players barely lift a finger to complain, yet the experience is so compact that most finish in under two hours.
What it's about: Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 135 | 126 | 4 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 61 | 30 | 12 | 19 |
| Value for money | 29 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 24 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 20 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.
🪤 75 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 10, 2026 · All-time low: €2.52 (Apr 10, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 5 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The core mechanics are a joy: 126 positive mentions out of 135
- Stunning audiovisuals earn near-universal praise: 22 positive mentions out of 24 for graphics and 19 out of 20 for audio
- The price tag draws zero criticism: 27 positive mentions out of 29
Weaknesses
- Content breadth sparks mixed feelings: only 30 positive mentions versus 19 negative out of 61
- The interface frustrates a vocal minority: all 3 mentions are negative
Who is it for?
Fans of tight, atmospheric adventures will find their match here. Anyone chasing a sprawling sandbox should look elsewhere.
Is Idols of Ash worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 2,922 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The core mechanics are a joy. Current price: 3,15€.
Verdict
An impeccably polished micro-experience, Idols of Ash delivers relentless fun in bite-sized sessions. Its minor interface quirks and content limits are the only shadows on an otherwise flawless debut.
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