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First-person horror climbing game by Leafy Games. Grapple, swing, and outrun the Murderpede.

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What Is Idols of Ash?

Idols of Ash is a first-person horror game about descending into an ancient megastructure using a grappling hook. Developed by Leafy Games with the Godot engine and released in April 2026, you play as someone entering this forsaken place to save a loved one suffering from Coil Rot.

Idols of Ash starting area camp with tent at the edge of the megastructure entrance

The starting camp -- the last safe ground before the descent begins.

A creature called the Murderpede -- a massive centipede with disturbingly lifelike leg animations -- hunts you the entire time. You cannot fight it. Your only option is to keep moving down, swinging from plant growth and crumbling ruins, managing your rope, and trying not to panic when the skittering gets louder. The game is free on itch.io or $4.99 on Steam. A run takes 30 minutes to an hour, but your first playthrough will take much longer.

Idols of Ash Murderpede giant centipede crawling on dark stone wall with Shift and Ctrl rope controls visible

The Murderpede in pursuit -- the rope control UI (Shift to climb, Ctrl to slide) is visible at the bottom left.

Quick Controls

InputAction
W A S DMove
MouseLook / Aim grappling hook
Left ClickFire grappling hook (hold to stay attached)
ShiftClimb Up Rope
CtrlSlide Down Rope
SpaceJump

Controls feel strange at first -- that is normal. Read the full controls guide for how the two separate systems (aiming vs rope management) work together.

Guides & Walkthrough

Controls & Mechanics Grappling hook, rope management, UI explained Murderpede Guide Behavior patterns, weaknesses, survival tactics Walkthrough Level-by-level guide with checkpoint locations Nightmare Mode No checkpoint run -- how to survive Story & Endings Coil Rot lore, Praxto, ending explained Advanced Tips Fall-save technique, routing, panic management

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idols of Ash free?

Yes. Free on itch.io (pay-what-you-want). Steam version is $4.99 with achievements and auto-updates.

What is the Murderpede?

A giant centipede that hunts you through the entire descent. It struggles to chase upward and guards holes to lower levels. Sound is your best distance indicator. See the Murderpede guide.

How long does it take to beat?

A clean run takes 30-60 minutes. First-time players need well over an hour. The late game has almost no checkpoints.

How do I use the grappling hook?

Aim with mouse, left-click to fire, hold to stay attached. Shift pulls you up, Ctrl slides you down. See the controls guide.

What is Nightmare Mode?

Faster Murderpede, more damage, zero checkpoints. One run top to bottom or start over. See the Nightmare guide.

Does it have multiplayer?

No. Single-player only.

What games are similar?

Lorn's Lure -- megastructure descent with ice picks instead of a grappling hook.