Ashes of Kanaka

About

Ashes of Kanaka is a sci-fi RPG where you navigate a fractured future where humanity clings to survival on an alien planet. You play as a recovering patient under the scrutiny of a controlling order, thrust into a conflict between mechanical overlords and godlike ancients. The story unfolds through turn-based combat and dialogue choices as you uncover secrets about a high-stakes tournament deciding Kanaka’s fate. Exploration reveals a world shaped by resource collapse and ideological wars, with branching paths affecting how factions like the authoritarian Order and the enigmatic TERRA interact with your journey. Developed by a 14-person team over 18 months, the game leans into classic RPG mechanics with tactical battles and skill trees. While its narrative leans heavily on exposition, fans of moral dilemmas and large sci-fi politics might appreciate the layered stakes. Community reviews note uneven pacing but highlight the ambition of its worldbuilding. With over 200 characterizable hours reported by players, it’s a niche pick for those craving a story where survival means rewriting the rules of power.

Storyline

Ashes of Kanaka is a story of humanity’s struggle to survive. After Earth has been completely destroyed by over harvesting and an unchecked population growth, we must look to the stars to find a new home. Our story begins several years after our first arrival on Kanaka, civilization has grown and cities and towns can be found on every corner. You awake in intensive care, under the watchful gaze of the Order of the All Seeing Eye, an organization dedicated to keeping humanity safe and strong no matter who may oppose them. You must protect humanity from CODE, a technology advanced civilization of androids, and TERRA, an ancient civilization that claims to have reached the echelon of godhood. As you begin your first investigation, you become aware of a greater galactic tournament where ownership of the planet is transferred to the winner. Humanity needs this victory, but it becomes apparent that whatever is actually on the planet, is worth entire species to give their lives for.