Ashes of Kardoria
A dark choice-driven RPG where moral decisions shape your path. Face a brutal island torn by plague, hunger, and a growing orc threat. Pick a faction, hone your skills, battle unique bosses, and fight for a future worth paying for.
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 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
10 itemsAbout the Game
Ashes of Kardoria is a dark, choice-driven RPG where moral decisions shape your path. This isn’t a story about being a hero — there are no “good” answers, only consequences. As plague spreads and supplies run thin, tensions build toward a faction war, and the Orc threat grows stronger by the day.
You’ll eventually be forced to choose a side: the Guards or the Hunters. Your faction choice gives you a distinct path of progression, training, and access to gear — pulling you deeper into a conflict that can’t be avoided.
Build your character around multiple combat paths: one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, or one-handed + shield, with the option to fight at range using a bow. Prepare for the worst with alchemy — potions and brews can give you the edge when a single mistake can be fatal. Push into the island’s deadliest zones and take on several unique bosses, each demanding a different approach.
Key Features
• Dark, consequence-driven story in a world collapsing under plague, hunger, and war
• 20+ hour campaign with multiple endings
• Faction choice: join the Guards or the Hunters
• Combat progression: one-handed, two-handed, one-handed + shield, and bow
• Preparation matters: training, gear upgrades, and alchemy
• Unique boss encounters that reward tactics and planning
Single-player focused. Intended for adult audiences.
