Deepening Fire on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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 595 reviews of which 433 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. šŸ˜

The game is currently priced at 11.79ā‚¬ on Steam.


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Windows
  • OS *: WindowsĀ® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD FX-4350 / IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i3-3210
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeonā„¢ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

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Feb. 2025
Similar to Salt and Sanctuary. A great find! There isn't a map and that is challenging.
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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.
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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.
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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 isnā€™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 doesnā€™t resonate with you, however, there may be little appeal beyond this, as it doesnā€™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. Thereā€™s a duo boss fight before the final boss that feels disproportionately challenging if you arenā€™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 bossā€™s teleport patterns can take time, but for anyone struggling: the third teleport is the dangerous oneā€”dash away and prepare to counter. Despite these minor issues, Deepening Fire is a strong experience that Iā€™d recommend to fans of action-platformers and dark fantasy worlds. Hereā€™s hoping the developers build on this success in future titlesā€”this game was a fantastic journey.
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Nov. 2024
Amazing souls like game but the player movements are slow, can you make it faster please
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Deepening Fire
6.9
433
162
Online players
0
Developer
VeryBigDog
Publisher
Merlion Games, ETime Studio
Release 19 Apr 2023
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