Marburg, Germany, May 28th, 2026 | Indie solo developer Sørb is proud to announce that the demo for his isometric 2D horde survivor roguelite, Ignitement, is out now on Steam! Defeat hordes of your innermost demons with fire magic, gather coins, and unlock special upgrades to reveal your full hidden power as a true fire shaman.
Enter Your Soul’s Domain
Embrace your role as a lone fire shaman and embark on a solitary journey through deep meditation to confront the fragmented pieces of your lost soul. Complete solo runs set in a deep metaphysical underworld born from grief, regret, and rage. Traverse across three elusive realms, each with its own identity. From the Soul, where you navigate scapes of dead herbage and burnt remains, to the Mind, a maze-like dungeon, and finally to the Heart, with an organic, flesh-like structure. As you descend further, encounter a never-ending nightmare of enemy infestations that will make escape feel nearly impossible.
Release Explosive Attacks
Ancient masks not only allow you to step into your starting powers, but also offer unique abilities that reflect your inner self: The Mask of Impatience with additional attack speed, Mask of Fury and Anger with confrontational melee skills, and more. During your runs, choose from a variety of active abilities and passive effects to easily shape your build. Switch between offensive and defensive attacks, such as flamethrowing and fireball projectiles, which will create dynamic VFX fire effects that both feel and act real. Manage your cooldowns effectively to protect your positioning and resources. You will also have the option to make temporary reward bargains with demonic entities at your own risk. Enhance your arsenal even further with special automatic skills such as summoning fire skeletons and chained fire and lightning attacks.
In combat, your flames will flow to follow your camera movement, shifting as you move. Ignitement’s fire VFX is made from a real-time fluid simulation that’s entirely 2D, run through Graphics.Bilt. The system is so reactive, it looks alive. The VFX includes smoke, fog, and embers that follow the natural flow of the simulation, offering a full course visual feast as you traverse through hordes of enemies.
Masterful Black Magic
Reach the end of each realm, and you will be met with a climactic boss battle that each evokes a part of the shaman’s inner psyche: The Horned Devil, symbolizing fear of change and lost identity, The Smoke of Regret, a haunting wraith with whispers of past failures, and the Void of the Heart, a colossal enemy known for its devastating fire extinguishing attacks. If you fail, return to the Overworld temple to prepare for the next run. Spend collectible soul coins in exchange for adding more masks to your overall collection, as well as to acquire new skills and curses. Read the Book of Wisdom to add heat to your existing upgrades. Visit the Shrine of Sacrifice for added difficulty modifiers and increased run rewards. Finally, stop by the Tree of Knowledge for permanent upgrades.
Demo Out Now!
Traverse and conquer the first level of the underworld, the Soul. Navigate the dark domain of dead vegetation and burnt remains as you battle through hordes of six different enemy varieties lurking in the shadows. You can find and equip the Book of Wisdom, one of the five ways to drive meta-progression. Begin your first solo run to confront the fragmented pieces of your lost soul, and master the flames from within.
Demo Gameplay Features:
- Stunning Visuals – Custom-made 2D fluid simulation system that adds weight and impact to every attack and motion
- 20-Minute Runs Complete With Climactic Boss Battles – Face 6 different unique enemy types, each emitting manifestations of your darkest fears
- Collect 2 Out Of The 4 Total Ancient Masks – New starting powers and fresh dialogue for unique run experiences
- Spend Soul Coins – Unlock 30 out of 100 playable upgrades, spells, and Skills
The demo for Ignitement is out now on Steam! Interested players can wishlist to stay up to date on the full game’s release. For more information about Sørb, please visit the studio’s official website and follow them on their socials: Instagram, Bluesky, X, and YouTube.
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About Sørb:
Sørb is the solo indie game developer alias of Sebastian Lieb, best known for games like Super Cable Boy, Evolings, My Rusty Submarine, and Space II. His work spans genres from platformers and tactical RPGs to co-op party games and top-down space shooters, with a focus on retro-inspired visuals, experimental mechanics, and polished gameplay. Beyond game development, Sørb also shares quick game dev tutorials and digital art on social media.
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