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Inner Ashes

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: SelectaPlay
Developer: Calathea Game Studio
Release Date: June 30, 2023

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'Inner Ashes' Gets Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 12, 2023 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT

Inner Ashes is a first-person narrative adventure about the effects of Alzheimer.

Inner Ashes is focused on Henry, a forest ranger diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease, who embarks on a journey to discover why he and his daughter Enid have been growing apart.

Inner Ashes is a narrative experience about Alzheimer's disease where players will interact with the environment to solve puzzles that will evoke the daily struggles of patients living with this disease. Players will control Henry, a middle-aged man who has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the game moves on, he will unravel the memories that surround the story of the departure of his only daughter Enid.

Inner Ashes' gameplay mechanics dive into elements used to help Alzheimer’s patients to mitigate their symptoms. Solve tangram puzzles to stimulate Henry’s memory and use post-its to help him recognize objects, remember how to use them, and unlock past memories. Thanks to its unique and colorful landscapes, players will be able to wander and explore Henry's mind solving puzzles and witnessing the struggles associated with Alzheimer's.

Inner Ashes is a first-person adventure narrated through a father-daughter-touching story and dreamlike scenarios. In each scenario, players will explore  Travel through unique and dream-like scenarios based on Henry’s day-to-day life and mind.


The people at Calathea Game Studio wanted to create a story with a deep emotional impact to make the players connect with people living in extreme circumstances.

Key Features:

  • Explore Henry's mind traveling through unique, beautiful landscapes
  • Play as an Alzheimer's patient and overcome common issues present in their everyday's life
  • Put together the pieces from Henry and Enid's past to discover the truth about their relation

Inner Ashes is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on June 30, 2023.


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