Download Idols of Ash for PC

Get the desktop version for Windows or Linux. Better performance and higher visual fidelity than the browser build.

Idols of Ash starting camp area before the descent into the megastructure

The starting camp -- download the game and begin your descent.

Steam

$4.99

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Windows and Linux

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itch.io

Free

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Direct download, DRM-free
Manual updates
Windows and Linux
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Need help once you have it installed? Our Idols of Ash guide covers grappling hook mechanics, Murderpede behavior, and survival strategies for every section of the descent.

Installation Guide

Windows

Download the ZIP file from your chosen platform (Steam installs automatically through the Steam client)
Extract the ZIP to any folder -- your Desktop or a dedicated Games folder both work
Run IdolsOfAsh.exe to start the game
If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, click "More info" and then "Run anyway" -- the game is safe, just not signed with a commercial certificate

Linux

Download the .tar.xz archive from itch.io (or install through Steam)
Extract with tar -xf IdolsOfAsh_LINUX.tar.xz
Make the binary executable: chmod +x IdolsOfAsh.x86_64
Run ./IdolsOfAsh.x86_64 from your terminal

Browser Version

Idols of Ash also has a browser-playable version on itch.io. It runs directly in your browser with no download required. However, the desktop version offers better frame rates, higher resolution textures, and more stable performance -- especially during fast rope swings and Murderpede chase sequences. If you have the option, the desktop build is the better experience.

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 / Ubuntu 20.04	Windows 11 / Ubuntu 22.04
CPU	Intel i5 or AMD equivalent	Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 5
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
GPU	OpenGL 3.3 compatible	GTX 1060 / RX 580 or better
Storage	200 MB	200 MB

Troubleshooting

Game Crashes on Startup

Update your GPU drivers to the latest version. Idols of Ash requires OpenGL 3.3 at minimum. If your GPU is older than 2012, it may not support this. Check your GPU model at the manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).

Black Screen After Launching

Try running the game in windowed mode by adding --windowed to the launch arguments. On Linux, try --rendering-driver opengl3 if Vulkan is not available.

Low Frame Rate

Reduce the resolution in the settings menu. The game is more CPU-bound than GPU-bound due to the physics calculations for the grappling hook rope. Closing background applications (especially browsers with many tabs) can help.

Linux: No Audio

Make sure PulseAudio or PipeWire is running. The Godot engine does not support raw ALSA output. If you are using a minimal window manager without a session manager, start PulseAudio manually before launching the game.

Windows SmartScreen Warning

This is normal for indie games without a commercial code-signing certificate. Click "More info" then "Run anyway." The game is safe -- it is open-source and built with the Godot engine.