Pirofauna
Become a tiny living flame, burn away ghosts, reignite homes, and earn the love of bugs that absolutely adore a little arson 🔥🐛 A short adventure game set in an atmospheric misty forest made entirely of paper.
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Pirofauna is a short atmospheric adventure exploration game, where you can set fire to almost anything you touch.
As a tiny living flame, explore a dark misty forest where fire is loved by all. Burn away ghosts, relight forgotten homes, help strange bug villagers, and grow stronger as you journey deeper into the woods.
World & Story
In this world, bugs and plants absolutely adore fire.
Every bug cares for its own fireplace. Keeping the flame alive is an ancient tradition. It is said that if a fireplace is cared for long enough and with enough devotion, it will one day spark to life.
A certain mayfly and its ancestors cared for their fire so long and so carefully that one night it finally awakened — becoming a small, sweet, wandering living flame.
But when the darkest night came, ghosts entered the forest and extinguished every fire. Darkness spread across the woods… and the little flame became the last remaining spark.
Features
Play as a tiny flame with unique movement and abilities
Ignite almost anything and watch fire spread through the world
Burn away ghosts and restore light to the forest
Unlock new abilities such as rolling, explosions, and fireworks
Help bug villagers with tasks, chores, and unusual requests
Explore a cozy but slightly eerie paper forest
A short 2–3 hour handcrafted adventure designed as a memorable experience
Visual Style
Paper, darkness, and firelight define the look of Pirofauna.
Every tree, home, and creature is handcrafted from real paper, while lighting is designed to give depth, mood, and atmosphere to the world.
Credits
Pirofauna is created by Tomasz Ostafin, developer of Papetura, known for his distinctive paper-crafted visual style and atmospheric world-building.
The music is composed by Kwinten Mordijck, with sound effects by Juraj Mravec.
The game is still in development, but steadily moving toward completion.
If you enjoy this small fiery adventure, please consider wishlisting the game and sharing it with others. Thank you ❤️
