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Is Fields of Asphodel worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Readers of choice-driven interactive fiction who want a text-focused story
- Players interested in Greek Underworld mythology who want relationship and governance choices
- Players seeking character creation that includes gender, orientation, and neurotype options
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentation
- Players looking for action controls or conventional combat systems rather than written choices
- Readers who prefer short stories over a 1.3 million-word interactive novel
Our take on Fields of Asphodel
The store presentation foregrounds romance, mythology, and imagination, while the product is entirely text-based and offers no graphics or sound effects. The large word count also signals a long reading commitment rather than a compact narrative game.
What is Fields of Asphodel?
Fields of Asphodel is a 1.
3 million-word, text-only interactive novel set in the ancient Greek Underworld. Players take the role of the deity of spring and decide how to live after an arranged marriage to the God of the Dead. Choices cover relationships, romance, powers, hobbies, prayers, governance, and whether to remain in the Underworld or return home. The story includes defending the realm from giant attacks, investigating a river goddess’s illness, advising the King, and growing a garden. Character options include male, female, or nonbinary identities; several sexual orientations; and neurodivergent or neurotypical backgrounds.
How Fields of Asphodel plays
- 01Branching deity life
- Choices shape prayers, abilities, hobbies, governance, relationships, and the character’s future home.
- 02Text-only format
- The story uses written narrative without graphics or sound effects.
- 03Underworld mysteries
- Activities include repelling giant attacks, examining a river goddess’s illness, and advising the King.
- 04Character customization
- The protagonist can have varied gender identities, sexual orientations, and neurodivergent or neurotypical backgrounds.
- 05Romance and friendship
- Relationships with gods of the ancient Greek Underworld can develop into love or friendship.
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Fields of Asphodel: platforms & release
Is Fields of Asphodel worth it?
It is worth it if: readers of choice-driven interactive fiction who want a text-focused story. Skip it if: players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentation.
Where can I download Fields of Asphodel?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Fields of Asphodel's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Fields of Asphodel on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
