Ascent of Ashes (v0.1.6)

A ruined alien world turns every supply run into a calculated risk, and survival depends as much on careful planning as it does on firepower. Ascent of Ashes is a colony-management survival sim that puts players in charge of scattered survivors trying to establish a defensible home amid hostile factions, strange wildlife, and scarce resources. Its mood is harsh and practical rather than heroic: food must be grown, walls must be maintained, and a single bad encounter can leave a valuable colonist permanently impaired. The procedurally generated map spans varied biomes and locations, encouraging expeditions beyond the relative safety of the settlement.

Players recruit survivors with distinct personalities, needs, and motivations, then assign them to farming, construction, scavenging, research, defense, and other essential work. Salvaged equipment and alien creatures can become part of a growing base, while restored vehicles expand the range of trade runs, looting trips, and escapes. Combat demands more than selecting targets, with detailed projectile and injury simulation making positioning, cover, weapon choice, and ammunition conservation matter. Suppressive fire may pin down an enemy force, for example, but wasting precious rounds can be disastrous when the next raid arrives; injuries that do not kill can still cripple a survivor or take them out of action.

Enemy groups behave differently depending on who they are, from poorly organized bandits to disciplined Remnant troops that require a more deliberate tactical response. That combination of colony drama, harsh logistics, and simulation-heavy firefights gives the game a clear connection to RimWorld, especially for players familiar with the Combat Extended mod, whose original creators lead the project. Vehicles and broader overland travel help it feel less confined than many base builders, while the mod-oriented engine promises room for custom content and long-term experimentation. Ascent of Ashes suits strategy veterans who enjoy emergent disasters and demanding combat systems, though newcomers should expect a steeper learning curve than in lighter colony sims.