Ashes Demo is now available to download on Steam ahead of the upcoming Steam Next Fest

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Melbourne, Australia - February 17, 2025 | The demo for Melbourne-based studio Plot Twist's debut title Ashes is now available to download on Steam ahead of the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3951350/Ashes/

Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder.

Blending graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles, Ashes sees Azar fight not only to keep herself safe but also to reveal dark truths about people she thought she could trust.

The demo features the first 3 chapters of Azar's story, where you'll meet her grandfather and learn more about the dangers that await her.

The Ashes demo is out now on Steam. The game is launching on Steam Early Access in April. For more information, consider following Plot Twist on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

About Ashes

Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder.

Blending graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles, Ashes sees Azar fight not only to keep herself safe but also to reveal dark truths about people she thought she could trust.

A Story of Murder and Suspense

While hiding from those determined to silence her, Azar takes refuge at her estranged grandfather’s property. However, his strange behaviour soon leads her to suspect Stan is harbouring terrible secrets of his own.

Puzzle Solving

Ashes blends visual novel elements with mini-game puzzles that engage with the world.

From piecing together torn-up photos to cracking the code for a mysterious lockbox to firing a rifle at a homemade shooting range, Azar will need her wits about her as threats lurk in the shadows.
An Interactive Graphic Novel

With a dynamic graphic novel visual style, the hand-crafted artwork captures the magnitude of Azar’s story with a gritty depiction of Victoria, Australia.

About Plot Twist

Founded in 2018 by Cléa Frost, Plot Twist is a Melbourne-based production company specialising in narrative-focussed content for emerging screen media, including podcasts, games and text-based interactive fiction.

About The IndiEXP

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