Chronos: Before the Ashes

Dec 1, 2020
Developer: THQ Nordic
Platforms: PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
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About Chronos: Before the Ashes

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero's lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll - each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life! Every time the player dies they age one year. Player’s must adapt to their advancing age as they progress their character; starting the game young, nimble and quick, and ending wise and more attuned to magic.

Released: Dec 1, 2020
Developer: THQ Nordic
Publisher: THQ Nordic

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Can my PC run Chronos: Before the Ashes?

Chronos: Before the Ashes needs at least GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 with 2 GB VRAM and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit
Processor: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 with 2 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space

Is Chronos: Before the Ashes worth buying?

Steam

64.59% positive

'Mixed', 802 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

67/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Chronos: Before the Ashes50/100

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What is Chronos: Before the Ashes about?

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil. Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth. But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll – each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life!

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Chronos: Before the Ashes?

Right now the lowest price for Chronos: Before the Ashes we're tracking is $4.88 at Driffle — 84% below Steam's $29.99. We compare 10 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Chronos: Before the Ashes has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Chronos: Before the Ashes is $4.60 at Gamivo on October 31, 2026. The current best price is about 6% above that low.

Is Chronos: Before the Ashes worth buying?

65% of 802 Steam user reviews for Chronos: Before the Ashes are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 77. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Chronos: Before the Ashes?

The minimum system requirements for Chronos: Before the Ashes are — OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit; CPU: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) or better; GPU: GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 with 2 GB VRAM; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 8 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Chronos: Before the Ashes released?

Chronos: Before the Ashes released on December 1, 2020, developed by THQ Nordic, Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic.

What platforms is Chronos: Before the Ashes available on?

Chronos: Before the Ashes is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Chronos: Before the Ashes prices drop?

Chronos: Before the Ashes last hit a new low of $4.60 on October 31, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $4.88. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Chronos: Before the Ashes?

The cheapest Chronos: Before the Ashes price right now is $4.88 at Driffle, 84% below the Steam price.

Chronos: Before the Ashes price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$4.88	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Driffle
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$5.02	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Gamivo
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$5.03	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Kinguin
YuPlay	Steam · Global	-84%	$5.21-84%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at YuPlay
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-84%	$5.51-84%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-81%	$5.69-81%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Loaded

All-time low: $4.60 at Gamivo on Oct 31, 2026 — the current best price is 6% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

What games are like Chronos: Before the Ashes?

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

Fighting

Darksiders III

Role-playing (RPG)

Remnant: From the Ashes

Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms

Role-playing (RPG)

Can my PC run Chronos: Before the Ashes?

Chronos: Before the Ashes needs at least GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 with 2 GB VRAM and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit
Processor: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 with 2 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space

Is Chronos: Before the Ashes worth buying?

Steam

64.59% positive

'Mixed', 802 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

67/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Chronos: Before the Ashes50/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

Be the first to review Chronos: Before the Ashes

What is Chronos: Before the Ashes about?

ActionSouls-likeAdventureAction-AdventureRPG3DStylizedAtmospheric

Game modes: Single player

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Chronos: Before the Ashes?

Right now the lowest price for Chronos: Before the Ashes we're tracking is $4.88 at Driffle — 84% below Steam's $29.99. We compare 10 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Chronos: Before the Ashes has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Chronos: Before the Ashes is $4.60 at Gamivo on October 31, 2026. The current best price is about 6% above that low.

Is Chronos: Before the Ashes worth buying?

65% of 802 Steam user reviews for Chronos: Before the Ashes are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 77. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Chronos: Before the Ashes?

When was Chronos: Before the Ashes released?

Chronos: Before the Ashes released on December 1, 2020, developed by THQ Nordic, Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic.

What platforms is Chronos: Before the Ashes available on?

Chronos: Before the Ashes is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Chronos: Before the Ashes prices drop?

Where's the cheapest place to buy Chronos: Before the Ashes?

The cheapest Chronos: Before the Ashes price right now is $4.88 at Driffle, 84% below the Steam price.

Chronos: Before the Ashes price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$4.88	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Driffle
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$5.02	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Gamivo
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$5.03	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Kinguin
YuPlay	Steam · Global	-84%	$5.21-84%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at YuPlay
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-84%	$5.51-84%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-81%	$5.69-81%	Buy Chronos: Before the Ashes at Loaded

All-time low: $4.60 at Gamivo on Oct 31, 2026 — the current best price is 6% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

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