Indie · February 3, 2021
Firework (2021)
Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Is it a supernatural phenomenon, or an elaborated murder? Feature Firework is an oriental horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. You can experience the oriental environment of a Chinese village, and also feel the chill to the bone. There are many Easter eggs from a certain period time of in China which is an important part of memory for our generation. The nostalgic watercolor style along with the bleak and strange atmosphere will recall the time in your childhood when you were watching a horror movie at night for the first time. This game pursues the veiled representation of oriental horror. There are no jump scares, no place to hide under and you can barely see any ghosts in this game, but you can feel the horror swirling around. This is a thrilling and unknown exploration. You will follow the steps of the protagonist to uncover the truth under the tragedy. This is also a story with oriental mysticism and realism. It is grotesque, but it may happen somewhere in this world. The delicate narrative makes the suspense layers stack up. You might think you know the truth, but suddenly the mist will blur everything again. Everyone plays a small role in the changing world, however, everyone is the hero of their own story. Every character in the game is important. You will get to know them, understand them, and share their joys and sorrows. The puzzle design is in a sweet spot, it won't be too difficult, but it's also challenging. The game combines puzzles and stories together in a very effective way to make the story even more interesting.
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Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 41.6k Steam reviews | Top 7% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 98% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 4% |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 85% for session depth among Indie |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Horror · 272
- Indie · 236
- Puzzle · 189
- Drama · 166
- 2D · 152
- Mystery · 137
- Atmospheric · 116
- Singleplayer · 113
- Psychological Horror · 113
- Visual Novel · 101
- Thriller · 83
- Old School · 80
- Hand-drawn · 79
- Retro · 77
- Supernatural · 76
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Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 3, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publisher | Gamirror Games |
| Base price | $4.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
10
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
98%Overwhelmingly Positive · 41.6k reviews
40.7k positive · 831 negative
Curator recommendations
39.9k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- Simplified Chinese
- English
Editions & Packages
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