A mountain spewing flame. A river of magma reshaping the landscape. Heat so intense it warps the air around you. Volcanoes are some of the most dramatic settings imaginable, but for how often they appear in video games, it’s rare to see one actually grapple with their power. Shown off at a Thursday indie games showcase, Into the Fire could be the exception, focusing closely on the terror and beauty of volcanoes seen up close.
The inspiration for Into the Fire came from the 2022 documentary Fire of Love, according to game producer Maciej Dobrowolski. Fire of Love, revealed at the Triple-i Initiative, follows the relationship of two volcanologists who explore volcanoes in the course of their work. Combined with other documentaries by Werner Herzog and research into real-world volcanoes, the story in Fire of Love inspired a game that attempts to capture the otherworldly quality of volcanoes and the raw power of nature.
