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Remnant: From the Ashes

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

What works

  • Engaging co-op gameplay
  • Challenging and satisfying combat
  • High replayability with randomized worlds
  • Varied weapons and build customization
  • Atmospheric sci-fi fantasy setting

Things to keep in mind

  • Story is minimal and confusing
  • Some repetitive map design
  • Loot rng can be frustrating
  • Boss fights sometimes rely on tedious adds
  • Bugs and occasional technical issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Dead Space™ 3

  • Abyssus

  • Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™

  • Shadow Warrior 2

  • Nioh 3

  • REMNANT II®

Less intimate

Games that feels like Remnant: From the Ashes but with less focus on close relationships

  • ELDEN RING

  • Borderlands 3

  • Evil West

  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds

  • Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast

  • Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand

More competitive

Games that feels like Remnant: From the Ashes but with more competition against others

  • DARK SOULS™ III

  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

  • DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

  • Destiny 2

  • Hellpoint

  • Borderlands 2

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Remnant: From the Ashes: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026