Throne of Ashes

Throne of Ashes is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game developed by 13Leagues. Players take on the role of a descendant of House Phoenix, burdened with a curse that threatens to end their family line. Set in a world of magic and conflict, the protagonist is torn from their known life and faces an uncertain future. As a Phoenix child, players must explore their strength, decide who truly steers their destiny, and fight to break the curse while uncovering their inner fire. The game emphasizes character growth and narrative depth, with players experiencing emotional highs and lows and making moral choices that impact relationships and story outcomes. It features five separate romance routes—Ruben, Nour, Ozara, Zarik, and Makaio—each with unique themes, characters, and stories. Players can customize the protagonist's name, gender, appearance, and personality, and shape traits and skills through choices that directly affect the love interest's behavior. The game includes warnings for sensitive topics like depression, suicide, and abuse, and is intended for mature audiences only.

The core gameplay of Throne of Ashes revolves around text-based choices and branching narratives. Players progress by reading story text and making decisions that influence character relationships, skill development, and story paths. The game offers five romance routes: Ruben, Nour, Ozara, Zarik, and Makaio, each as an independent story with distinct antagonists, locations, and themes. Players can customize the protagonist's name, gender, appearance, and personality, and define skills and traits through choices that vary by route. The game features a no-punishment system, allowing free behavior without fear of the love interest breaking up, though choices alter their disposition. Gameplay involves exploring the story, making moral decisions, managing relationships, and unlocking different outcomes. It includes trigger warnings and content flags to ensure a safe experience for players.