The Game
What is Ashes of the Colony?
Ashes of the Colony is an original top-down, 2D pixel-art fantasy RPG built to become an online multiplayer world (MMORPG). It runs in your web browser on desktop and mobile. Current status: In Development.
How to play
- Start instantly: open the training grounds — no account, no download. Progress there is not saved.
- Move with WASD or the arrow keys, or the on-screen joystick on phones.
- Target a monster by clicking or tapping it, then attack with Space and use skills with keys 1–4 or the action bar.
- Follow quests from Guide Elowen in Greenhaven Village and travel through the exits at the map edges.
New here? The beginner's guide walks through your first 15 minutes.
Verified features today
Real-time combat
Fights use targeting, cooldowns, mana costs, critical hits and line of sight. Damage, experience and loot are calculated by the game rules, not by animations.
Three playable classes
Knight, Archer, Sorcerer — each with four skills, the last unlocking at level 5. Compare them on the classes page.
Four connected regions
Greenhaven Village → Whispering Forest → Forgotten Ruins → Rootbound Sanctum. Read about each on the world page.
Quests, levels and equipment
5 sequential starter quests, levels up to 50, and 10 items including class weapons, armor, potions and materials.
Shared online world (in testing)
A dedicated game server lets signed-in players see each other, move and fight the same monsters. It works in testing but is not yet publicly hosted.
Not available yet
To keep this page honest: PvP, parties, guilds, trading, crafting and instanced dungeons are not implemented. Follow news for updates.
Is it free?
Yes. The game is free to play. The optional Colony Shop sells cosmetics and extra character slots only — no stat boosts. Payments are currently in test mode.
Ready to try it?
The training grounds open instantly in your browser — no sign-up, no payment.