Meta Horror Among Ashes Launches December 9

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that the announcement of Among Ashes by Rat Cliff Games has piqued my interest like never before. The blend of metafictional horror and a retro-inspired setting is an intriguing concept that promises to transport me back to the early 2000s – a time when I was just finding my footing in this digital realm.


Independent game developer Rat Cliff Games has revealed that their upcoming metafictional horror title for PS5 and PC, titled “Among Ashes,” will be released on December 9th, 2024. In this chilling adventure, players will be transported back to the early 2000s as they delve into an online game named Night Call. However, the terror doesn’t confine itself to the digital realm, as the haunting elements of the game seep into reality. As you navigate puzzles within Night Call, you’ll also unravel the enigma surrounding its creator, all while eluding sinister entities in the physical world.

Rat Cliff Games announced that their game includes a unique, nested framing technique where players will play a classic, retro-style first-person survival horror game set within another horror game from the first-person perspective. This is coupled with distinctive visual elements, unexpected storylines, original mechanics, and challenges that evoke the eerie atmosphere of the late 1990s, offering a chilling blast from the past.

You can check out the game’s release date trailer just below:

Among Ashes represents the second game from Rat Cliff Games, coming after their debut 2022 release of the 3D-platformer One True Hero. Excited fans can get a sneak peek at Among Ashes by trying out the demo, accessible through Steam.

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