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Ash of Gods: The Way

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.

What works
  • Engaging tactical puzzle gameplay
  • Deep deck building and customization
  • Immersive story with meaningful choices
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and music
  • Responsive and supportive developers
Things to keep in mind
  • Difficulty spikes and punishing mechanics
  • Some rng frustration in battles
  • Limited character customization
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Repetitive combat animations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Tactical Breach Wizards

  • Oaken

  • Death Howl

  • Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

  • Nowhere Prophet

  • Kingsvein

  • Floppy Knights

  • The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

  • Chrono Ark
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Oaken

  • Kingsvein

  • Floppy Knights
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Ash of Gods: The Way: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Strategy, Story.

Why this game works

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