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Return to Ash

by Serenity Forge·published by Serenity Forge

10 July 202516
PCLinuxWindowsMac

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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.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Engine

Ren'Py

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
Chinese (Traditional)—
English—

Also known as

returntoash.exe — Windows Executable

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Released

10 July 2025

Platforms

PCLinuxWindowsMac

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Top 1% by visits

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1st-personFixed / flip-screenAnime / MangaVisual novelPoint and selectFantasy