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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 597 reviews of which 435 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 2.94€ on Steam with a 75% discount.

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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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

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

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
Honestly it deserves far more popularity then it gets. I put it on the same pedestal or right next to Salt and Sanctuary. It's an excellent game and it keeps it definitely plays like a Souls Game. I definitely would recommend this game if your into a mix of platformer/souls-like lover.
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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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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 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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Deepening Fire is currently priced at 2.94€ on Steam.

Deepening Fire is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 2.94€ on Steam.

Deepening Fire received 435 positive votes out of a total of 597 achieving a rating of 6.95.
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Deepening Fire was developed by VeryBigDog and published by Merlion Games and ETime Studio.

Deepening Fire is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Deepening Fire is not playable on MacOS.

Deepening Fire is not playable on Linux.

Deepening Fire is a single-player game.

Deepening Fire does not currently offer any DLC.

Deepening Fire does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Deepening Fire does not support Steam Remote Play.

Deepening Fire is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Deepening Fire
-75% 11.79€ 2.94€ Visit Store
7.0
435
162
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Online players
3
Developer
VeryBigDog
Publisher
Merlion Games, ETime Studio
Release 19 Apr 2023
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