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Ashforge: Whispers of the Deep

A gritty first-person fantasy survival adventure, you are trapped in an underground realm long forgotten and abandoned. Survive first— fighting, foraging and crafting. Next, repair the legendary subterranean steam train Ashforge and explore deeper. Finally, clear your name and return to the surface!

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Grimfox Games Inc
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Grimfox Games Inc
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About the Game

Condemned for a crime you didn't commit, cast into an abyss by the tyrannical Ice King, your fate was sealed—to die alone in endless darkness. Yet beneath the surface, in a forgotten subterranean realm, survival is only the beginning.

Survive the Shadows

Navigate through a perilous underworld teeming with monstrous threats and environmental hazards. Hunger and thirst are the first challenges that must be overcome. Soon, you will discover you aren't alone, and the depths teem with both friend and foe.

Explore an Underground World

Delve into a vast network of caverns, ancient ruins, and mysterious settlements. Uncover lost histories, recruit survivors to your cause, and piece together the story behind your betrayal. Each expedition could mean valuable resources, new allies, or deadly encounters.

Build Your Sanctuary

Turn an abandoned subterranean village into a thriving base. Craft tools, enchanted weapons and armor from the scarce resources you scavenge, allowing you to venture further into they abyssal depths.

Awaken Ashforge

Discover and restore Ashforge, a legendary elemental-powered steam locomotive that serves as your lifeline through the darkness. Use it to venture deeper, faster, and farther—breaking into new areas, uncovering ancient powers, and igniting a rebellion against the surface tyrant who wronged you and so many others.

Shape Your Destiny

Every choice carries weight. Will you remain hidden in the shadows, or rise to confront the Ice King? Will you become a hero, a survivor, or something darker still?

The depths are calling. Answer if you dare.

Key Features:

  • Intense Survival Mechanics: Manage hunger, thirst, and more in a dynamic and hostile underground.

  • Procedural Exploration: Discover diverse caverns filled with resources, enemies, and hidden lore.

  • Deep Crafting and Building: Create enchanted weapons, armor, and fortifications to withstand relentless threats.

  • Rich Narrative Choices: Your decisions shape your journey, your companions, and the world around you.

  • Subterranean Travel: Restore and upgrade the mighty Ashforge, expanding your reach and influence in the underground.

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