THQ Nordic

Chronos: Before the Ashes

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero's lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll - each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life! Every time the player dies they age one year. Player’s must adapt to their advancing age as they progress their character; starting the game young, nimble and quick, and ending wise and more attuned to magic.

Released: 1 December 2020
Developer: THQ Nordic
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB T
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 77/100
Steam recommendations: 579
Platforms: Google Stadia · PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Arcade
Estimated owners: 50,000–100,000 (est.)

68
Player rating: 67
Critic rating: 21
Ratings counted: 63.9%
Steam reviews: 43
Achievements

Quick answers

Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 8.0 GB Steam Deck Playable

Chronos: Before the Ashes

The story

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll – each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life!

Browse