Matthew Pollesel
Gaming AgeOf Ash and Steel review for PC
Published 2/16/2026
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PC - 11/6/2025
Of Ash and Steel
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
- Developer
- Fire & Frost
- Publisher
- tinyBuild
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Critic avg
57
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
40–75
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 57 across 11 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 708 reviews · 73%
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Steve C
TheSixthAxisOf Ash and Steel Review – I can’t believe it’s not Gothic… | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/19/2026
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70
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesOf Ash and Steel Review — My Medieval Crashout
Published 12/3/2025
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40
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalMaisie Scott
GamesCreedOf Ash and Steel Review
Published 11/27/2025
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40
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoonatan Itkonen
Region FreeOf Ash and Steel
Published 11/26/2025
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40
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Gerra-Clarin
Game8Of Ash and Steel Review | An Ambitious Slow Burn That's Not For Everyone
Published 11/26/2025
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66
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdiba Manha
NoobFeedOf Ash and Steel Review
Published 11/26/2025
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50
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltOf Ash and Steel Review – Gothic at Home
Published 11/25/2025
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60
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Merchant
Rectify GamingReview: Of Ashe & Steel
Published 11/23/2025
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70
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephanie Watel
DualShockersOf Ash and Steel Review
Published 11/21/2025
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75
+18 vs critic avg
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