Return to Ash

Return to Ash

Serenity Forge · July 10, 2025 · Visual Novel, LGBTQ+, Emotional, Multiple Endings, Hand-drawn

Buy Return to Ash from Steam at $5.99 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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lowest tracked $3.59
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Return to Ash price by region

Return to Ash costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £4.79 in the United Kingdom, €5.39 in Europe (EUR), $5.99 in the United States, CA$6.89 in Canada, NZ$7.99 in New Zealand, A$8.39 in Australia, R$16.19 in Brazil and zł25.00 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Return to Ash offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 $2.69 — 2
United Kingdom £4.79 £4.79 — 2
Europe (EUR) €5.39 €5.39 — 2
United Statesyour region $5.99 $5.99 — 2
Canada CA$6.89 CA$6.89 — 2
New Zealand NZ$7.99 NZ$7.99 — 2
Australia A$8.39 A$8.39 — 2
Brazil R$16.19 R$16.19 — 2
Poland zł25.00 zł25.00 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Return to Ash

What would you do if you woke up in the afterlife?


The hospital room she knew is gone. Beyond the window lies a blank, white void that stretches endlessly. Instead of the usual aches and pains, she awakens feeling better than she has in years. Is this a dream, or…?

Return to Ash is a narrative-driven visual novel focused on emotional storytelling and relationship building. Your decisions will shape Ashleigh’s journey, and determine how her story ends.

Explore a mysterious afterlife, forge bonds with others trapped in this strange purgatory, and face impossible, torturous trials from a masked being who calls themself “Death”.
Features:
  • Narrative-Driven Visual Novel: Immerse yourself in an emotional story about life, death, and everything in between.
  • Choices That Matter: Build relationships with a cast of memorable characters, each with their own dreams, regrets, and reasons to return to life.
  • Unique Art Style: A distinct and atmospheric visual design brings the afterlife and its mysteries to life.
  • Original Soundtrack: Experience a beautiful, emotional score that complements every twist and turn of Ashleigh’s journey.
  • Short and Impactful: A complete story experience with multiple endings, designed to be finished in 2-4 hours.

Return to Ash — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 21, 2026
RAUGHHHHHHHHH WHY CAN'T I SAVE EVERYONE MY HEARTTTTT
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
A short yet very engaging game with a very good concept and is multi ending so it can be played again with another great ending every time. it is emotional and very fun as well with funny and serious.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
It's a great story that really puts a lot of thought into the idea of isolation in a slow and steady pace. Whereas the topic of isolation is a lot more complicated, I think the different routes we choose gives a very easily implemented into one's life and the ways we interact with people and shows how important a second chance is, it's just not very noticeable to people, especially the loneliness of isolation. Each ending was extremely emotional, despite the fact I got Celadon's ending first, that didn't deter or undermine Scarlet's, Ash's, or Death's ending. Despite the general vibe of the game being calm, it will effectively utilize any and all emotions it can through its artwork and storytelling. Many of the characters have their own developed personalities coming into each playthrough, but by developing a bond, it changes into one that Ash and the character can relate with. They definitely have flaws that're noticeable quickly, but I didn't find them annoying, and quite reasonable with the circumstances they've been through. The artwork is amazing with its style around a detailed sketching encapsulating some of the more emotional events you will encounter that develops the …
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 21, 2026
Pretty sweet, with lovely art and cute music.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 21, 2026
I can imagine Death's utter disbelief growing as Ashleigh flips over yet another card...
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 12, 2026
its so good

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