The Ashen OZ is a side-scrolling roguelite action video game developed and published by Ashbone Games.

About

The Ashen OZ is a dark fantasy action roguelite set in a twisted, somber fairytale world inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

Wearing bloodstained shoes and wielding a witch’s umbrella as a weapon, players dash, parry, and chain relentless combos as they carve through a dreamlike world shaped by despair and fading memories.

Combat focuses on speed, precision, and tempo.

Perfectly timed parries, rapid dashes, and chained actions reward aggressive play, creating a fast-paced flow that emphasizes mastery and immersion.

Throughout each run, the Ashen Dice system presents meaningful choices.

Each die face grants a distinct ability, allowing players to build synergies and evolve their combat style without ever breaking the momentum of action.

Key Features

• Fast, Combo-Driven Combat – Chain dashes, parries, and attacks into fluid, high-speed combat focused on timing and positioning.
• Umbrella Parry System – A risk-and-reward parry mechanic that rewards precision, with limited defensive fallback on failure.
• Ashen Dice Progression System – A unique dice-based upgrade system where each die face grants different abilities, enabling run-shaping builds and synergies.
• Dark Fairytale World – Explore a distorted version of Oz filled with melancholic environments, grotesque creatures, and haunting imagery.
• Pattern-Focused Boss Battles – Face multi-phase bosses with distinct attack patterns that demand observation, adaptation, and skill.
• Atmospheric Presentation – Hand-crafted visuals and subtle environmental storytelling create a somber, dreamlike experience.

Whether you seek fast, expressive combat or deep run-to-run customization, The Ashen OZ invites you into a world where speed, skill, and sorrow intertwine.