The nightmares lurking behind the screen have never felt more tangible. Among Ashes, the disturbing narrative horror experience from developer Rat Cliff Games and publisher SelectaPlay, is now available in physical form for PlayStation 5, according to a press release.

Released today, July 23, 2025, the boxed edition invites players to physically own a slice of psychological terror. But the horror doesn’t stay confined to the disc; it seeps into your living room. The game’s official trailer is denoted by the haunted and slightly distorted themes of Christmas cheer, leading to an inherently ominous and eerie tone.
At the core of Among Ashes lies Night Call, a cursed retro-style horror game that plays out inside a broader, reality-bending experience. Players navigate its eerie first-person environments—dilapidated manors, shadow-drenched corridors, and cryptic puzzles—only to find the horrors of Night Call echoing beyond the screen.

As you descend deeper into this virtual labyrinth, paranormal disturbances begin to affect your surroundings outside the game. Lights flicker. Whispers crackle through static. Is it all just part of the game—or is something watching? After all, the game is a game contained within the game. 

This dual-layered structure—the unsettling crossover between digital horror and real-world manifestations—is what sets Among Ashes apart. The game shifts seamlessly between lo-fi retro horror and high-fidelity modern suspense, conjuring an atmosphere where nostalgia becomes a trap and curiosity becomes a threat.

Even the game’s creator remains shrouded in mystery. Players are urged to uncover the origins of Night Call, piecing together its dark history and the unseen entities embedded in its very code.

Now available in standard physical packaging, the PS5 edition of Among Ashes makes a compelling addition to any horror collector’s shelf. The disc includes the full game, preserving its cryptic terror in a form that can’t be deleted—only confronted.