Little Inferno

Cheap and fun. Loved it as a little kid and I liked it today. Not much to say.

Very fun game go burn some stuff!

Playing this game all these years later felt very cathartic, to say the least. It still holds its own as a solid experience even compared to games from modern times. The story always hits you like a truck and all the products you get never take themselves seriously. For a game about throwing stuff into a commercially marketed entertainment fireplace, it's a very solid overall experience.
Also, the dlc has cryptids, and that's cool

Felt older than my coffee machine playing this but it's well worth what it is. 10/10

my inner arsonist is very pleased with this.

I love burning things.

Burning Toys with fire (ASMR)

Cozy yet a bit terriefying in a good way. the nostalgia got me hard since I played it on mobile years ago.

Love this game so much, the story-telling is so simple but so powerful

The sound design alone justify you purchasing this game - the satisfying thwacks, crystalline shattering of glass, the warm crackle of fire. The screams. However, the soundtrack, indulgence in carnal desires, and story are all equally superb. I can't tell you anything about this game that wouldn't have already sold you on it in the decade it's been around, but I will say - it's been on my mind since we first met, so many winters ago. Little Inferno is a classic, and a masterpiece that stands the tests of time and fire.

I love the witty humor of the game with a slightly sinister storyline.

burn

I burnt down my house. I think I just realized I exist

Meh. It's unique, I guess?

Love it- also help, my water bottle fell on my keyboard and the game is no longer full screen.

I remember this game from when I was a kid! Cute!
Aw, I bet I'll have a great time replaying it!

Then you realize it's a haunting, yet chill horror game about the collapse of society because of capitalism. Genuinely haunting and devastating.

Very cute, fast and fun game. I would wait for it to go on sale but I really enjoyed it. Good game.

Allows me to satisfy my pyromaniac urges without the trip to the ER.

It's kinda adorable, but you really just buy stuff, burn it and try to find the correct combinations. The ending is completely useless and the author of the game is bragging about himself...

All in all I can't recommend and since it's only thumbs up or down here: Thumbs down

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At first I was really annoyed that they released achievements for a game I had completed years ago but, the nostalgia along with how fun the game play is in general really made it an easy ask to play it again.
Even the thought of having to play an entire game from the start for the DLC just makes me smile. So if you're looking for something cozy and warm, then get your own Little Inferno fireplace.

GOOD SIMPLE GAME NICE TO JUST CHILL AND PLAY

I love Little Inferno, i originally watched Yogscast Simon & Lewis play this back in the day. Have a PC myself now and have the utmost pleasure of being able to play this heartwarming gem.

yes.

little inferno holds a very special place in my heart. i played this game first on my wiiu, and it has stuck with me for YEARS. the message is incredibly true even today, and i wouldn't trade this game for anything else. i remember being so proud of getting all the possible combinations of burning my toys, planets, popcorn, and letters. i HIGHLY suggest this game for anyone who is willing to play.

BURN

little inferno is where you burn stuff and that's very cool 👍
i love throwing stuff into my furnace and watching as my whole living room goes up into a flame because i accidentally used my mother's credit card to buy a legal mini nuke and an alarm clock to make a makeshift time bomb
11/10 would burn my house down again

California fires cant beat this game!!!

After 13 years, the full price seems a bit high maybe. But definitely a really good and funny little game. Grab it if there's a discount for sure

very good soup. don't try this at home.

Very fun and honestly relaxing, its my go to after a fast paced game~!

A cool and very fun little game...

When I was a kid I liked this game because burning things was fun. Now that I'm older I like this game because burning things is fun.

An incredibly charming game that took the idea of a "cozy game" and interpreted it a bit too literally. The game is entirely built around burning random household objects (and not so normal household objects) in a fireplace, and can be surprisingly hypnotizing for a few hours whenever you come back to it. I highly recommend it, but the one thing I do find rather annoying is that there is a bit of awkward pacing issues since it takes time for items to arrive in your inventory, and speeding this up uses up a relatively-common currency that can be eaten away at super quickly. Still, the game is very fun and always a joy to come back to from time to time.

Such a blast from the past! I remember playing this game all the way back 10 years ago not long after release, and replaying it was just as great of a time.

The only shame is that some of the achievements are locked behind paid DLC. As someone who loves to get all of the achievements, that was a bit of a bummer.

made me want to commit arson again

Everyone should experience this at least once

a life changing experience and im not kidding

The perfect cozy game. I have a lot of fond childhood memories associated with it and even as an adult come back to it all the time. 1000% recommend.

A short relaxing little game that is great for when you just want to chill,

On the surface, Little Inferno seems almost absurdly simple: a game about burning things in a fireplace. But look deeper, and you’ll find a haunting meditation on consumerism, loneliness, and the ways we seek meaning in a world that often feels cold and indifferent. Beneath the playful exterior lies a work of quiet brilliance—a game that doesn’t just ask you to light a fire but to question why we’re drawn to the flame in the first place.

In Little Inferno, you’re given a fireplace, a catalog, and a task: burn things. Toys, photographs, food, memories—it all goes up in flames, rewarding you with coins to purchase more items to burn. On paper, it’s a game loop that seems shallow, but in execution, it becomes an almost hypnotic ritual. You’re not just burning objects; you’re burning ideas, dreams, and fragments of a world you’ll never fully see.

The setting is a dystopia hidden in plain sight. The world outside your fireplace is cold, gray, and uninhabitable. All you have for warmth and companionship is the flame and the occasional letters from a mysterious neighbor, Sugar Plumps, whose gleeful yet tragic musings add a layer of humanity to this bleak existence. Through her, and through the bizarre catalog of burnable items, you begin to realize that this isn’t just a game about burning things—it’s a game about what we choose to keep, what we let go of, and what’s left when the fire dies.

Fire has always been a symbol of transformation, both destructive and purifying. In Little Inferno, every object you burn serves as a reminder of life’s impermanence. A family portrait crumbles to ash. A stuffed animal erupts in flames. Even objects that seem nonsensical—a jar of fireflies, a miniature cityscape, a singing fish—carry a weight when you watch them vanish.

But the game doesn’t let you simply observe. It makes you complicit. You burn for warmth, for coins, for progress. You burn because there’s nothing else to do. And in doing so, you confront the futility of it all. Each new catalog item promises novelty, but the thrill fades quickly, leaving you searching for the next thing to ignite. It’s a cycle that mirrors consumerism’s empty promises: buy, use, discard, repeat. What are we really chasing? What do we hope to find at the bottom of the ash?

As you burn through your catalogs, letters from Sugar Plumps arrive with increasing frequency. At first, her messages seem lighthearted, almost nonsensical. But as the game progresses, her tone shifts. She begins to question the world outside, her own choices, and even the act of burning itself. Through her, the game gently explores themes of loneliness and connection. In a world where human contact is fleeting and indirect, Sugar Plumps becomes a lifeline—a reminder that even in isolation, we crave understanding.

There’s a quiet tragedy in Sugar Plumps’ journey, one that mirrors your own. Like you, she’s trying to find warmth in a world that offers little solace. But unlike you, she dares to imagine something beyond the fireplace. Her letters challenge you to look past the flame and consider what lies outside the constraints of this small, burning box.

Little Inferno isn’t just a game—it’s a mirror. It forces you to confront the ways we fill our lives with distractions, consuming endlessly to avoid the uncomfortable truths we’d rather not face. The fireplace is a microcosm of modern existence: an endless stream of things to occupy our attention, none of which truly satisfy. And yet, we keep burning.

But the game doesn’t judge you for this. It understands that the fire is comforting, that sometimes we need the distraction, the warmth, the light. What it asks, however, is whether we’re willing to look beyond the fire when the time comes. Will we continue to burn, or will we step outside and face the cold?

Without spoiling too much, the conclusion of Little Inferno takes a sharp turn, pulling you out of the fireplace and into the world beyond. It’s a jarring but profoundly necessary moment. For hours, you’ve been confined to the small, cozy space of the flame, lulled into a sense of security by its warmth. The ending asks you to leave that comfort behind and confront the unknown.

This final act is a beautiful metaphor for growth. It’s easy to stay by the fire, to cling to what’s familiar and safe. But true meaning lies in stepping out into the unknown, embracing the uncertainty and coldness of the world in search of something greater. The game’s ending is both hopeful and melancholic—a reminder that growth often requires leaving behind what we once thought we couldn’t live without.

The art style of Little Inferno is deceptively childlike, with its bright colors and whimsical designs. But there’s an underlying sadness to its aesthetic, a sense that this is a world frozen in time, caught between decay and nostalgia. The crackling of the fire, the cheerful jingles of the catalogs, and the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack all work together to create an atmosphere that’s both cozy and unsettling.

Little Inferno is a game that lingers. Long after the flames have died and the screen has faded to black, its questions remain: What are we burning for? What do we hope to find in the ashes? And most importantly, are we ready to step away from the fire and face the cold, uncertain world beyond?

This is not a game for everyone. Its slow pace, minimalist mechanics, and abstract storytelling may frustrate players looking for traditional gameplay. But for those willing to engage with its deeper themes, Little Inferno offers an experience that is as thought-provoking as it is unique.

In the end, Little Inferno isn’t just about burning things—it’s about burning away illusions, fears, and the boundaries we place around ourselves. It’s about finding meaning in a world that often feels meaningless. And most of all, it’s about the courage to leave the fire behind and step into the unknown.

Final Rating: 10/10
A philosophical journey disguised as a playful, absurd little game.

During the darkest moments of my life I have a lot of thoughts running through my head, and for some reason I always think about Little Inferno let's play I saw many years ago. Playing this game myself finaly puts my mind on ease. I dont need to wonder why something I do not remember that well is so spesial to me. This is short, kinda crepy relaxing game with a great storytelling that makes me feel hopeful with just one letter

...and then I left.
Just like you.
There's a whole world out there...
You can go as far as you want!
But you can never go back.

Fairly easy game if you get the gist of combo items.

Easily 100% completed in around 7-8 ish hours (including DLC second playtrough just to see the alternate ending).

What else can I say, it's a gem for anyone who likes to play with fire and is looking for a indie casual game.

Story overall is straightforward but also complex, there is underlying plot in the world and personally, I loved it.

9.5/10 - Could be longer, hope we get more instalments in the same world.

Little Inferno is a quirky and enjoyable game that blends dark humor with creative gameplay. The concept of burning various objects in a fireplace is simple yet strangely satisfying, and the game’s unique art style adds to its charm. As you progress, the story unfolds in unexpected ways.

I have played this game multiple times on other devices. It sure is fun.

Been replaying this game since around 2012 thanks to the Yogscast this was one of the first games I bought on steam still love it to this day 200/10 game

I've played through this about 7 times over the years but this is the first time I've 100% completed the main game and the dlc. Honestly it was incredible.

After all these years it is still a super cozy game (sometimes a little creepy). Perfect game to play during christmas or cold weather of the year.

Its a great game filled with love, its the type of game that everyone should play at least once, its that great!

This was actually my second playthrough of the game, i pirated this game like 10 years ago because i literally didnt know where to get it otherwise, and back then it already got me emotional, buying it now and playing it again and yep, still just as emotional as back then.

The gameplay is fun and relaxed, the story is great, the music is even better.

Buy it!

I played this as a kid and I ended up burning stuff in my room on the table with a box of matches, there are still black marks all over it and holes burned in my old blankets

10/10

-0.5 Because I had to redo the entire game twice because I burned the free hug token i was supposed to save until the end of the game! XD

Who doesn't love to pointlessly burn things? Alright, maybe normal people, but being normal is overrated. Burn it all down.