- Steam pricePrice
- $29.99
- Players
- 2
- Release
- October 21, 2021
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Online or local co-op campaigns let different players embody individual characters, with each decision and dialogue branch affecting the shared story and who survives the buried temple.
About this game
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes drops players into the final days of the Iraq War, where a U.S. Special Forces unit hunting for weapons of mass destruction discovers a Sumerian temple hiding an ancient nest of deadly creatures. This cinematic horror adventure unfolds through branching dialogue, quick-time events, and exploration sequences that determine which characters live and which die before dawn.
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Players control multiple protagonists, switching perspectives as the story unfolds. Dialogue choices, timed button prompts, and investigative moments shape relationships, unlock secrets, and trigger life-or-death consequences. Each playthrough can diverge dramatically based on split-second reactions and moral decisions, rewarding careful observation and experimentation.
Co-op campaigns allow different players to take responsibility for separate characters, heightening tension as individual choices ripple across the group. Online and couch co-op modes both support shared storytelling, encouraging communication to coordinate responses and debate tough calls. Solo players control every character, making House of Ashes a flexible horror experience built for replay and discovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in House of Ashes?
You can play online or couch co-op with different players controlling separate characters. Each person makes choices and handles quick-time events for their assigned protagonist, so individual decisions affect the whole group's survival. It's designed to encourage communication as you debate dialogue options and coordinate responses to threats.
Can I play House of Ashes solo, or is it co-op only?
You can play solo and control all the characters yourself, switching perspectives as the story unfolds. The co-op modes are optional-solo play gives you full control over every choice and quick-time event, while co-op distributes characters among players for a more collaborative experience.
Does House of Ashes support local split-screen?
Yes, it supports shared/split-screen co-op, so you can play on the same screen with a friend locally. You can also use Steam Remote Play Together to share your screen online if you prefer that setup.
How much do my choices actually matter in House of Ashes?
Choices have major consequences-dialogue decisions, quick-time event successes or failures, and exploration discoveries all shape which characters survive, how relationships develop, and which secrets you uncover. The story branches significantly, making replays feel different depending on what you do.