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Ashen

Nintendo SwitchPS4steamXbox

A44 / Annapurna Interactive

Genre: Soulslike Action RPG

Game Overview

Ashen sets its Soulslike exploration in a sunless world, with anonymous multiplayer that lets strangers appear as travelers rather than invaders. A44 and Annapurna Interactive. Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC. GPA scores it high on Action and Co-op — the Soulslike that replaced the genre's hostile invasion dynamic with an opt-in companion system as its primary multiplayer expression.

Game Characteristics

Action

72%

Dystopian Setting

72%

Co-op

68%

High Difficulty

65%

Graphics

65%

Existential Themes

60%

Dark

60%

Emotional Story

55%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

68 ✓

Keywords

soulslike high difficulty co-op multiplayerシームレスマルチインディーソウルライク

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

72%

Dystopian Setting

72%

Co-op

68%

High Difficulty

65%

Graphics

65%

Existential Themes

60%

Dark

60%

Emotional Story

55%

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About "Ashen"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

アシェン（Ashen） leads with its Soulslike Action RPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Ashen sets its Soulslike exploration in a sunless world, with anonymous multiplayer that lets strangers appear as trav…." The headline profile reads Action 72% / Dystopian Setting 72% / Co-op 68%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and Dystopian Setting. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "アシェン（Ashen）" by using its feel of soulslike, high difficulty, and co-op multiplayer as the primary lens, weighting Action and Dystopian Setting most heavily. Top similar titles include "ヘルポイント（Hellpoint）", "レムナント：フロム・ザ・アッシュ（Remnant: From the Ashes）", "Hyper Light Drifter（ハイパーライトドリフター）".