Idols of Ash - Complete Survival Guide

About the Game

Idols of Ash is a first-person horror climbing game by Leafy Games. You descend into a dark megastructure with nothing but a grappling hook, while a massive centipede hunts you through the darkness.

  • Developer: Leafy Games
  • Engine: Godot 4
  • Genre: Horror, Climbing, First-Person
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux, Web

Essential Tips

Movement

  • Never stop moving. The centipede closes in when you hesitate.
  • Jump constantly while moving forward to maintain momentum.
  • Sprint (Shift) only in open areas where you can see the path ahead.

Grappling Hook Mastery

  • Aim slightly above anchor points for better swing arcs.
  • Release at the peak of your swing for maximum distance.
  • You can re-grapple mid-air — chain swings for long gaps.

Surviving the Centipede

  • It tracks you primarily by proximity, not sound.
  • Learn its patrol patterns in each section.
  • Panic kills more players than the monster. Stay calm.

Checkpoint Strategy

  • Health pickups are extremely rare.
  • Memorize safe ledges between checkpoints.
  • Some paths look dangerous but are actually shortcuts.

Controls

Action Keyboard Gamepad
Move WASD Left Stick
Jump Space A/Cross
Grapple Left Click RT
Release Right Click LT
Sprint Shift LB

Resources


This guide is maintained by the Idols of Ash community.

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Pub: 10 Apr 2026 03:04 UTC

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