Before the Ash

Before the Ash – Build, Burn, and Believe ⛩️🔥

Welcome to Before the Ash, a unique city-building strategy game where time is ticking... and so is the volcano! Set in ancient Pompeii, this gripping card-based builder challenges you to develop a thriving city on hexagonal tiles, knowing full well that Mount Vesuvius will eventually erupt and erase it all. ⏳🌋

Crafted originally in just a week for Godot Wild Jam 79, the game combines the themes of growth and inevitable destruction, all controlled with just one hand.

🏛️ Gameplay Overview

🎴 Card-Based Building – Use cards to place structures that generate resources over time.
💰 Resource Management – Accumulate materials to unlock higher-yield buildings.
🔥 Eruption System – Vesuvius erupts intermittently, setting tiles on fire. Decide whether to extinguish or sacrifice burning areas.
🙏 Faith Resource – Earn faith by putting out fires, then use it to reroll cards or delay the final eruption.
📈 Scoring System – Boost your score by expanding wisely, placing rare buildings, managing disasters, and healing the land.

🧠 Strategic Depth

Every decision matters:
⏳ Do you build close to high-risk zones for better yield?
🕊️ Do you spend faith to delay the end, or take a gamble and go all-in?
🔥 Do you let the fires burn for territory or fight back to keep what’s yours?

🖱️ Controls – Mouse Only

🖱️ Left Click – Build/place cards or extinguish fire
🖱️ Right Click – Cancel build mode
🔁 Press 'C' – Toggle CRT filter for retro vibes

💻 Best Played On Desktop!

Built in Godot 4.4 with pixel-perfect retro visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack, this title brings charm, tension, and creativity to every moment.

🏆 What the Critics Say:

“It’s nice to play a city builder in which you can rest easy in the knowledge that any urban sprawl you engineer will soon be obliterated.” – Rock Paper Shotgun

🎮 Why Play Before the Ash on Gametigo.com?

✅ Fast-paced city-building with depth and replayability
✅ Perfect for short, addictive sessions
✅ Easy to learn – hard to master

Can you build a lasting legacy in a city doomed to fall? Play Before the Ash now on Gametigo.com and test your strategy before the fire consumes everything! 🏗️🌋✨