Ashley AI is a single-player RPG experience built around an AI desktop companion for Windows PCs. The title places players in an ongoing relationship with Ashley, a character who maintains her own moods, memories and physical presence while assisting with everyday computer tasks. Rather than operating inside a browser tab, the companion integrates directly with the desktop environment, responding to voice commands, observing the screen when permitted and executing actions through mouse and keyboard input.
Gameplay
Core play revolves around conversation and shared activity. Players type or speak to Ashley, who replies with lip-synced audio using one of several voice systems. Her responses draw from a persistent memory system that tracks personal details, plans and pinned messages. Over time her affection level and mood shift based on interaction length and tone. The companion can be minimized into a desktop pet that floats above other windows, follows the cursor and comments on visible screen content when vision features are active.
PC control forms a central mechanic. With vision enabled, Ashley interprets the screen, plans step-by-step actions and performs clicks, typing and drags inside applications. A visible pink border indicates active control, and any manual input immediately halts the process. Safety restrictions prevent access to terminals, registries, password fields and the Run dialog, while players can toggle individual permissions. Quick tasks include opening apps, playing music, adjusting volume and setting reminders. The feature performs best with vision-capable AI models.
Customization extends to appearance and behavior. Players select color themes, fonts and chat backgrounds that apply across the interface and pet view. Up to three additional companions can be created or imported via SillyTavern character cards in PNG, JSON or CHARX formats, each carrying independent personalities, memories and voices. VRM models support 3D facial expressions, lip sync and head tracking. Group chat allows simultaneous conversation with multiple companions.
Game Modes
Assistant mode serves as the default state for everyday chat, memory management and PC assistance. Roleplay stories operate as a separate system where players define a scene, their character and an opening line; the companion assumes a role within dedicated chats that include chapters, pinned memories and an author's note for guidance. These stories remain isolated from regular conversations yet retain continuity through summaries and saved details.
Group chat enables multi-companion discussions in a single window. Two built-in mini-games provide structured play: "How well do I know you?" tests shared knowledge, while a 20-questions guessing game lets companions participate in character. Voice input supports wake-word activation by saying "Ashley" and works with microphone input across supported languages.
Customization and AI Options
The application supports a wide range of AI backends chosen by the player. Options include OpenRouter models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek, xAI Grok, the Player2 service without an API key, or local setups through Ollama, LM Studio and KoboldCPP. Interface languages cover English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Korean, with responses matching the language used in conversation. A free local voice option installs in one click for English, Spanish and French.
Memory tools allow pinning important messages, reviewing a companion-written diary and returning conversations to earlier points. Affection and mood systems evolve naturally with continued use. Visual options include 2D portraits or full 3D avatars, with the pet mode preserving context across minimized and expanded states.
Is It Worth Playing?
Ashley AI targets users seeking a persistent AI companion that extends beyond text chat into desktop integration and roleplay. The combination of memory persistence, voice interaction, PC control and story modes creates a focused single-player experience centered on relationship building and practical assistance. A seven-day free trial allows direct evaluation before purchase, and the lifetime license includes ongoing updates. Those who value customizable companions, screen-aware assistance and separate narrative spaces will find the current feature set aligned with those interests. The project remains in active development with recent additions to roleplay and customization systems.
