Anhedonia: Sanctuary of Ash
Dive into a world consumed by the biblical apocalypse. As a fallen priest seeking redemption, battle demonic horrors, cleanse the tormented, and gather what remains to rebuild the Sanctuary of Ash - the faint light in a dying world.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
7 itemsAbout the Game
Demons tore through the earth, dragging countless humans into the abyss while others were left wandering as hollowed bodies possessed by ancient hunger. Villages lie silent beneath drifting ash, and the world is ruled by shadows that wear human shapes.
But the land does not welcome the living.
Resources are scarce, the possessed strike without warning, and the corruption spreads with every passing night. To return alive is to defy the world itself — and every survivor rescued or relic recovered becomes a small victory against the coming oblivion.
Redemption lies in the Sanctuary of Ash — if you survive long enough to build it.
Brutal Third-Person Melee Combat
Fight demonic horrors and possessed humans using weighty, grounded melee combat. Master dodges, stamina, and timing — every encounter during the expedition is deadly.
Exorcise the Damned
Not all enemies must die. Perform exorcisms to cleanse corrupted souls and recruit survivors to aid your growing Sanctuary.
Rebuild the Sanctuary of Ash
Return survivors to the monastry ruins and slowly transform them into a functioning settlement.
Upgrade buildings, assign roles, and unlock new abilities, gear, and blessings.
Extraction Gameplay
Every expedition is a high-risk journey into hostile territory.
Explore the world to gather resources, rescue the possessed, and find master-quality gear.
Extract safely or lose everything. Escape the cursed lands before they take your sanity and soul.
Manage Edgar’s wounds, sanity, and fading stamina while navigating cursed zones.
A Tale of Guilt, Faith, and Redemption
Experience a deeply atmospheric narrative set in a bleak medieval world ravaged by the biblical apocalypse. Edgar’s visions of Samuel drive the story forward—and the truth of what really happened will be revealed piece by piece.
