Deepening Fire

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Deepening Fire is a difficult, souls-like and exploration game developed by VeryBigDog and published by Merlion Games and ETime Studio.
Released on April 19th 2023 is available only on Windows in 3 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 587 reviews of which 431 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 11.79€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Deepening Fire into these genres:

Difficult Souls-like Exploration Metroidvania Platformer Side Scroller Singleplayer Controller Action RPG Indie Action-Adventure RPG Lore-Rich Story Rich Open World Dark Action Dark Fantasy Adventure Demons

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Requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Reviews

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Jan. 2025

I would certainly give this game an eight out of 10. Managed to get to the end and really enjoyed it. It's challenging but fair. The graphics have to be one of the most outstanding points as it's absolutely beautiful and clearly hollow Knight inspired. It could certainly do with a map to help out as it can be very confusing navigating your way around. Also a few mechanics that could do with explaining better but as it's offered on sale it's certainly good value for money and I would recommend it being a lover of metroidvaniers and side scrolling action games.

Nov. 2024

Fun little sidescroller soulslike. If you are bored and like the genre then its definetly worth to play. If its on sale like right now then its a no brainer to grab, especially if you like games like Salt and Sanctuary.

Nov. 2024

Deepening Fire is a hidden gem in the action-platformer genre, with a unique blend of influences that make it a compelling experience. With visuals reminiscent of Hollow Knight and a decaying, dark fantasy world that calls to mind Dark Souls, this game is hauntingly beautiful. Each area is visually distinct, from the ominous swamp to the snowy mountains and even an ethereal plane, lending the world a sense of variety and depth that keeps exploration engaging. Combat is simple but satisfying. While enemy variety isn’t extensive, battles feel fast and impactful. Both the player and enemies go down quickly, keeping each encounter snappy and high-stakes. If the core combat style doesn’t resonate with you, however, there may be little appeal beyond this, as it doesn’t evolve much over the game. For those who enjoy it, though, the straightforward, reactive combat will likely stay enjoyable through to the end. The bosses are the standout element here, large and demanding precise blocks to create openings. Each starting class has a unique parry effect, which affects gameplay style; for instance, one class heals on a successful parry, while another sets their weapon ablaze. This makes the classes feel meaningfully distinct and rewards players who invest time in learning their mechanics. Character stats are relatively shallow, with most players focusing on damage-boosting attributes, but the option to respec is forgiving. Experimenting with stats feels welcome rather than punishing, allowing for flexible playstyles without a harsh penalty for curiosity. The final stretch of the game, however, is somewhat less polished. There’s a duo boss fight before the final boss that feels disproportionately challenging if you aren’t adept at parrying. The final boss itself can be frustrating, with areas in the arena that lead to instant death if touched. Learning the boss’s teleport patterns can take time, but for anyone struggling: the third teleport is the dangerous one—dash away and prepare to counter. Despite these minor issues, Deepening Fire is a strong experience that I’d recommend to fans of action-platformers and dark fantasy worlds. Here’s hoping the developers build on this success in future titles—this game was a fantastic journey.

Nov. 2024

Amazing souls like game but the player movements are slow, can you make it faster please

April 2024

Awesome game. If anyone liked Salt and Sanctuary, this game gives similar vibes

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Developer

VeryBigDog

Publisher

Merlion Games, ETime Studio

Release 19 Apr 2023

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