Content warnings: disturbing imagery, mild strobing, themes of illness and suicide (listed on itch.io). Please read the store page before playing.

Windows & Linux · itch.io

Idols of Ash

A short, difficult first-person horror climb: descend thousands of meters in a dark place while something hunts you. This unofficial site rounds up download help, a light gameplay guide, FAQ, and devlog links.

By Leafy Games · Godot · ~30 min average session (itch.io)

Download & install →GuideFAQ

News and patches: follow the game’s itch.io page and devlog.

PlatformsWindows · Linux (official itch builds)
Distributionitch.io (pay what you want; often free during sales)
Session length~30 minutes (itch.io listing)
LanguageEnglish (in-game)

Photosensitivity or need setup help? See the FAQ.

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About

What is Idols of Ash?

Idols of Ash is an atmospheric 3D horror adventure with grapple-focused movement, fall physics, and pursuit pressure. It is made by Leafy Games (Godot), listed as first-person, single-player, and tagged as horror / dark fantasy on itch.io.

We are a fan-run reference: overview, install notes, light spoilers-free tips, and pointers to Leafy Games’ official itch.io devlog. Detailed file names and steps are on the Download.

Guide

How to approach the game

01

Install the right build

Use the Windows zip on PC and the Linux .tar.xz on Linux — they are not interchangeable. Extract and run the Godot-exported executable from the folder.

02

Learn the grapple

Momentum and rope swings are core. Expect trial-and-error on drops; the difficulty ramps, with optional challenge modes discussed on itch.io.

03

Mind the horror & pacing

You are being chased. Steep drops and corner pressure are part of the design — take breaks if you need to.

04

Keep up with patches

Recent updates added mouse/gamepad sensitivity, invert-Y, and Windows ANGLE options. See Updates for summaries with links to the devlog.

Support

Platforms

  • Windows: 64-bit build in the itch zip. If the screen stays black, update to the latest patch and try ANGLE rendering.
  • Linux: use the .tar.xz build. Extract, chmod +x if needed, and run the binary from that directory.
  • Android / iOS: not offered on the official itch page — use only the official Windows/Linux files.

FAQ

Quick answers

  • ·Wrong OS build? → Windows needs the .zip, Linux needs the .tar.xz. FAQ
  • ·Black screen after the brightness prompt? → Try the latest Windows build with ANGLE. Updates
  • · Is it safe? → Download only from leafygames.itch.io/idols-of-ash; avoid re-upload sites.
  • · Which file is for me? → Windows = .zip · Linux = .tar.xz.
  • · Mouse feels off? → v1.12+ added sensitivity & invert-Y — check in-game options.

Full FAQ →

Resources

On this site

Download & Install

Official itch.io links, filenames, Windows & Linux steps.

Guide

Movement, difficulty modes, and spoiler-light tips.

FAQ & troubleshooting

SmartScreen, black screen, wrong build, sensitivity.

Updates

Version highlights with links to the itch.io devlog.

Updates & links

Recent highlights

  • • v1.13 — Windows: optional ANGLE rendering to address graphics driver issues / black screen.
  • • v1.12 — Mouse & gamepad sensitivity, invert-Y option; misc fixes.
  • • v1.11 — Hotfix for enemy behaviour after v1.1 changes.
  • • v1.1 — Swinging / rope fixes for deeper areas (e.g. First Kiln).

Headlines only — see the itch.io devlog for full patch notes.

All updates →

Official pages

Download and news straight from Leafy Games: