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The Last Campfire
Developer Hello Games
The Last Campfire is a puzzle video game developed and published by Hello Games. It was released for iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on August 27, 2020. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
463 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
317 positive · 16 negative
95% range 92–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 317 | 16 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 51 | 1 | 60 |
| Mastodon * | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
6,693 of 6,906 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 249 yes, 15 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 264 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (20,338 of 20,864 positive).
Players praise the game's calming, cozy atmosphere and emotional story about hope. [1][2][3] Many find the puzzles simple yet satisfying, with a gentle difficulty curve. [4][5][6] Some reviewers feel the game is too easy and aimed at a younger audience. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Why did I play this game when it's clearly for a way younger demographic... I 100%ed it too. The pace is just too slow for a game that demands so little of me, and the narrator keeps talking at me like I'm five. Remember to always read the negative reviews before buying a game that says "Overwhelmingly positive" lol.
- [1]
🕯️ A Calm, Thoughtful Puzzle Adventure This is a very calm and relaxing game from start to finish. The world has a soft, storybook feel, with warm lighting and cosy, colourful environments. Alongside the soft background music and narration, it creates a quiet, reflective atmosphere that fits the emotional themes really well. Gameplay focuses on exploration and light environmental puzzles. Most involve observing …
- [2]
"You can lose everything, but you're not truly lost until you lose hope." What an absolute gem of a game. 🌸 The Last Campfire follows a lost Ember on a journey to find purpose and hope. The story gently explores what it means to feel lost and reminds us that hope can often be found in the smallest acts of kindness. The puzzles are simple enough to never become frustrating, yet they're creative and meaningful. The …
- [5]
I just finished the game. I have total chills. This is the best short game I have ever played. My run time was just under 8 hours, which includes getting stuck on 2 puzzles for a little bit, and getting all the collectibles... and it was incredible from start to finish. The story, art style, characters, puzzles, and atmosphere are exactly how they should be, for what the game is meant to be and for the emotions they …
- [3]
I’m currently in the middle of The Last Campfire and it has already become one of those games I love to boot up when I just want to slow down for a while. You play as a tiny lost ember wandering through a quiet, slightly melancholic world. The journey is about finding other lost souls — the Forlorn — who have given up hope, and helping them move forward again. Each one leads to a small puzzle space that represents …
Summarised from 34 of the 373 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
94% of the 264 Steam reviewers we collected recommend The Last Campfire. The complaint that keeps coming up: puzzles are too easy for some players. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received generally positive reviews upon release according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 81% of critics.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 463 · most liked firstEvery end is a new beginning I was only recently able to experience this beautiful game that I purchased a long time ago. Had I known it was this good, I would have started playing it much sooner. Some of you might get the impression that I am overpraising this game. It might have felt so wonderful to me simply because the things the game tries to convey are meaningful and touching to me personally. It became a fantastic experience also because in certain parts, it made me feel as if it was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(COMPLETE) Leftover Keys from Humble Bundle. I have the following games leftover, leave a comment with what you'd like and I'll dm you the gift link! - ~~Botany Manor~~ - ~~Knightica~~ - ~~NanoApostle~~ - ~~Scanner Sombre~~ - ~~Blair Witch (Good Boy Pack added)~~ - ~~Fear the Spotlight~~ - ~~The Last Campfire~~ - ~~Rollerdrome~~ I have played Rollerdrome before and it is excellent, even if it's not in my normal range of genres.
neutral · AI labelView post →I play a LOT of grim, serious in tone games and games where you shoot stuff. A lot. For my next short game after Halo 4, I think I'm going to finally play The Last Campfire. I love Hello Games, and it looks calm and inviting. 🥰
positive · AI labelView post →Been playing The Last Campfire the past couple nights and just finished it up. Nice little puzzle game by the No Man's Sky devs, with BOTW shrine vibes. I loved it 💙
positive · AI labelView post →🕯️ A Calm, Thoughtful Puzzle Adventure This is a very calm and relaxing game from start to finish. The world has a soft, storybook feel, with warm lighting and cosy, colourful environments. Alongside the soft background music and narration, it creates a quiet, reflective atmosphere that fits the emotional themes really well. Gameplay focuses on exploration and light environmental puzzles. Most involve observing your surroundings and interacting with objects, such as moving blocks, using…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I have to discribe this game in short I would just say fantastic game. I can 100% recommend this game to others. Story was fantastic. Story telling was great. Atmospheric vibe was great. Puzzle was not that hard but it gets bit tricky time to time. I played this game on Steam link most of the time on my phone. So I can say it's one of the best sit back and relax puzzle game. Overall I will rate this game 10/10 👌🏻 I am dropping review after completing 100% of this game 🎯 Also I should…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Last Campfire is so beautiful 🥺 Why was this game never on my radar? #TheLastCampfire #Gaming #Games #Videogames #IndieGames
positive · AI labelView post →The game is more about the story than the puzzles, which are easy (except for a couple at the end). The story is an amazing experience though everything comes together really well. I'd put this up there with games like Gris and Journey. If those games are your speed you will enjoy this one too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rolled credits on The Last Campfire. BEAUTIFUL game. Just lovely. — Short n sweet — Adorable art style — Solid puzzling that makes you think but never stops you dead in your tracks — Unexpectedly touching story about the healing nature of helping others
positive · AI labelView post →Playful sack-creature rescues fellow lost pilgrims in spiritual sokoban puzzler It's like exploring kid's picture book full of cheerful colors, quirky characters and mild puzzles. I love that the puzzles are physical representations of each pilgrim's story. Bonus points for the narrator's etheral voice and bittersweet story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Venba Tinykin Tchia Steam World Dig 2 Until Then White Night Withering Rooms OFK Wizard With a Gun Crypt of the Necromancer The Artful Escape After Love EP Akimbot 1000 X Resist Book Walker Darkwood Fall Guys Goodbye Volcano High Lil Gator Game Blue Prince Ender Lilies The Last Campfire Moonlighter
neutral · AI labelView post →On replaying The Last Campfire over the xmas break I realised *again* I'd absolutely love to do a board or set of scenery to match this aesthetic. Future Salute demo game, maybe...
positive · AI labelView post →"You can lose everything, but you're not truly lost until you lose hope." What an absolute gem of a game. 🌸 The Last Campfire follows a lost Ember on a journey to find purpose and hope. The story gently explores what it means to feel lost and reminds us that hope can often be found in the smallest acts of kindness. The puzzles are simple enough to never become frustrating, yet they're creative and meaningful. The art style is so cute and adorable.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just finished the game. I have total chills. This is the best short game I have ever played. My run time was just under 8 hours, which includes getting stuck on 2 puzzles for a little bit, and getting all the collectibles... and it was incredible from start to finish. The story, art style, characters, puzzles, and atmosphere are exactly how they should be, for what the game is meant to be and for the emotions they are trying to convey. The puzzle gameplay was great and rewarding. Some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m currently in the middle of The Last Campfire and it has already become one of those games I love to boot up when I just want to slow down for a while. You play as a tiny lost ember wandering through a quiet, slightly melancholic world. The journey is about finding other lost souls — the Forlorn — who have given up hope, and helping them move forward again. Each one leads to a small puzzle space that represents their struggle, and solving it brings them back. It’s a simple idea, but the way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pleasantly unfrustrating. Also chill and relaxing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why did I play this game when it's clearly for a way younger demographic... I 100%ed it too. The pace is just too slow for a game that demands so little of me, and the narrator keeps talking at me like I'm five. Remember to always read the negative reviews before buying a game that says "Overwhelmingly positive" lol.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Teardown 2️⃣ Hades II 3️⃣ The Last Campfire 4️⃣ Duck Game 5️⃣ Return of the Obra Dinn #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →I played The Last Campfire demo last night. Really cute puzzle/adventure game. Though in my severely tired state, some of the puzzles were too brainy for me. 😭 I still want to keep playing it though, when less tired.
neutral · AI labelView post →A very lovely game with a narator, about a journey to the last campfire, meeting strangers and making friends along the way... helping other, find their tiny spark of fire through puzzles. Waking them up, makes you realise, nobody is lost alone in their own thoughts. Really enjoy the whole game..(even have seen some tiny bugs, but it didn´t effect my game play)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2nd card for an games themed drawing event in. @jondy-art.bsky.social had requested something related to “The Last Campfire,” among other things, and since I really loved the game and little Ember is just too cute, I drew her with one of the Forlorn 💕 #art #copicmarkers #kakaocards #thelastcampfire
neutral · AI labelView post →This was such a cute little heartbreaking game. it felt called out waaaaaay too often
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing puzzle game. Graphical style is adorable and consistent, cut-scene direction and cinematography perfectly executed, puzzle difficultly curve slightly upward with new elements introduced as you progress, background story mysterious and intriguing, even narration is done noticeably professionally for such a "small" game. Thumbs up! Gameplay video: (no ending here, 2/3 zones): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psfE3XeXXoo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a pleasant surprise, enjoyed it from start to finish. Puzzles didn't feel overbearing and while the story got sad at times, it sent a simple heartfelt message. Being able to steer forlorn back in the right direction felt rewarding, it made up for the sad moments. The game's atmosphere is really cozy and the music only adds to it. Such an adorable game, glad I found it while scrolling through the steam store. Definitely recommend, especially when it's on sale. Need more games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked up this game, on sale, for $1.50 based on the "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. Honestly, it's a great game... for children. All, but 2, of the puzzles were extremely easy. The story and overall game design is geared towards a much younger demographic. Steam needs a better way for adults to distinguish between "Overwhelmingly Positive" if you are 10 years old versus "Overwhelmingly Positive" if you're 40.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Last Campfire is a pleasant logic puzzle game that, with its simple level design and beautiful art style, delivers exactly what you would expect from a game of this genre. The individual puzzles are not overly difficult, and the developers have perfectly balanced their challenge. One of the things the game truly excels at is its musical score and the narrator’s voice, which gives the game a unique cozy feeling and immerses you even deeper into the atmosphere of the story. TLDR: It is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game treats you well. It makes you feel good. Friendly controls and compelling narrative. Then it destroys you with existential dread.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remember strangers,be safe and do not turn into forlorn.Reach out for someone.We can always go it through together.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Magic Archery 2️⃣ There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension 3️⃣ Bomb Rush Cyberfunk 4️⃣ The Last Campfire 5️⃣ Tactical Breach Wizards #indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
neutral · AI labelView post →Visually the game is beautiful. The landscapes, soft colors and gentle music combine to create this cozy, yet slightly haunting atmosphere. The gameplay is smooth and gentle, its mostly puzzle-solving and light platforming, with clever environmental challenges. It’s not a game about epic battles or crazy adventures but makes you want to sit back and experience the slow journey of Ember trying to find its way back to his companions. Difficulty to 100% - (1/5) As long as you take your time to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A review for The Last Campfire. LOVE IT!!!! (2 stars) That's game dev.
negative · AI labelView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - The Last Campfire Developer - Hello Games Publisher - Hello Games Release date - August 27, 2020
neutral · AI labelView post →A gorgeous little game, a journey about finding purpose and hope. I absolutely loved the narrator; the differences in tone and accent she uses for each character really help bring this odd world to life.and some of the quotes genuinely stuck with me. Mostly easy, even on the extra levels, but still a really chill puzzle experience. My only gripe is the mouse controls, which can get pretty finicky when interacting with the map and solving puzzles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Last Campfire on Steam and other stores. The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. [Epic](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-last-campfire) [Humble](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-last-campfire) [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-last-campfire-switch/) [Playstation](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2034-CUSA19507_00-CAMPFIREHG000001/)…
neutral · AI labelView post →Shoutout to @davidpiano.bsky.social, who transcribed 2 Straylight songs - Star Forge and The Last Campfire - into lead sheets, now available for free on VGLeadsheets. If you want to play or cover them, these charts are a great place to start! vgleadsheets.com/view/straylight/star-forge
neutral · AI labelView post →Work has been... VERY stressful recently. So I've been TRYING to continue to find time for myself to chill and crochet. Today I finished this little Ember from The Last Campfire! Highly recommend the game, little puzzles, very pretty, very emotional 🧡
positive · AI labelView post →Having some emotional difficulties this week, so I couldn't make a schedule yet. In a way, it feels like I'm a child again; aimless, trying to figure out where I belong. I do feel like I'd like to play a game tomorrow. Probably "The Last Campfire", maybe "Islets". No set time; whenever I'm ready.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey @polykillpodcast.bsky.social I #JustBeatIt The Last Campfire. I was expecting a much smaller game, like a pet project of sorts from Hello Games, makers of the enormous No Man's Sky. But no, this game is several hours and full of heart. Light exploration. Light collecting. Environmental puzzles.
positive · AI labelView post →This game stands out as one of the best puzzle games out there along with a genuinely fun playing mechanism with beautiful unique art to it! I was not sure if i would pay the full price, but i got it on sale, However it got a little bit existential dread at the end but its great fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't say enough wonderful things about this absolutely enchanting game! This one simply touched my heart. It was charming and entertaining and beautiful. The story and the message gave me the warm fuzzies. The artwork and characters were so enjoyable, gorgeous and immersive. Such a fantastic way to just become a part of this world. I haven't felt this same way since I was a child and would disappear for hours and days in my room reading books. Such a marvelous way to escape the stresses of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's certainly an indie game. It's like if an indie game was an indie game, but that's it. It has the essence of a good cozy puzzle game but falls short. The cozy feels boring. The puzzles lack that feel good hit after completing. The best part of an indie game is it feels personal and comforting, but this feels generically cute. edit: okay I hadn't considered the possibility of this being a game for kids, and putting that into perspective, it's a pretty good game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommended! 10/10 Calm and beautiful. The puzzles are simple yet clever, and the story conveys themes of loss and hope. A truly great experience. Love relaxing games with soul? This one is a must-play. With tears, the stranger said... I had forgotten what warmth feels like. Plays perfectly on Steam Deck and controller — no issues. Time to 100%: ~6–7.5 hours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great little puzzle game that tells many stories with just a few words. Puzzles weren't difficult at all and the story is rather simple, although the game has lots of hidden meanings if you pay attention. :) Achievement-wise, the game is pretty straightforward, the only thing you need to for a platinum is to help everyone and complete the game. I definitely recommend it - even though 15 euros is a bit much given how short the game is, the story it tells (again, if you pay attention) is in my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished The Last Campfire! ;A; touching/calm little puzzle game, had a good time
positive · AI labelView post →Since all of $WORK is on holiday & it's a billion °F out & yesterday's news cycle was horribad, I consumed no news & spent the entire day playing The Last Campfire + a brief break to have a remote lunch w/the grandkids. Can highly recommend the game & taking a mental health day.
positive · AI labelView post →All done with the story for #FantasyLife It took me 53 hours. Thats game #6! Up next replaying The Last Campfire, and starting up Jedi Survivor! 💛
neutral · AI labelView post →If anyone wants a lowkey puzzle indie game that makes you think deeply, The Last Campfire is really good. The puzzles aren't necessarily difficult, but the storyline and the themes struck me hard. The sense of loss, pain, grief, death, hope, and empathy is so profoundly felt and bittersweet.
positive · AI labelView post →Remembered that I never finished playing The Last Campfire, so starting from scratch and falling in love with this game again is a very Sunday thing to do, me thinks.
positive · AI labelView post →That the Hello Games guys put together a little puzzler as lovely as The Last Campfire while also secretly developing that new wizards and dragons game because they didn’t want to let on they weren’t full time patching NMS convinces me that they are in fact beings celestial.
positive · AI labelView post →🕹 Treat Yourself: Poor Man's Edition 🕹 I have always wanted to play these but kept putting it off. I always buy for and play on my PS4. The Last Campfire ($1.49), Beholgar ($2.99), Dark Devotion ($4.99), and Citizen Sleeper ($5.99). I have never played a game like Citizen Sleeper and juat want to.
neutral · AI labelView post →I just finished The Last Campfire and that game was low-key FIRE. #indiegamer #indiegames #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Hi. I'm sharing my The Last Campfire walkthrough. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL957yPFpIoy89wL1PSglV7K8ySwJRgHXz&si=Adqb7XGOHaEpYT-P Summary: The Last Campfire is a story-driven adventure game developed by Hello Games, following Ember, a small lost soul searching for meaning and a way home in a mysterious and beautiful world. During the journey, Ember encounters strange creatures, forgotten ruins, and other lost souls who have fallen into despair. By helping these troubled inhabitants,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →OMG WHAT A GEM!! Okay im not going to put ANY spoilers in here. This is definitely one of those experiences that stands out from other games. The heart in this game. You fall in love. I've never seen polygonal things be so .. human. Please give this gift to yourself. It's truly top tier. <8
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The other night I reinstalled The Last Campfire. It's a really neat little puzzle game about finding hope and also kind of about accepting that you're going to die that I first completed during lockdowns in ~2021. Takes a couple of hours to finish. I did not help my mental state. Again. 😛
neutral · AI labelView post →The Last Campfire is such a lovely little puzzle adventure. I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, beautiful environments, and the relaxing exploration. The puzzles are varied enough to keep things interesting, and most of them are easy to understand without being completely mindless. Some of the puzzles can be surprisingly satisfying to figure out. I also liked the story and the way it deals with themes like hope, fear, loneliness, and finding your way home. The narration and charming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this game is more suitable to a younger audience. The way the narrator talks feels like they were really expecting a young audience for this game. Now I feel silly for buying it. The puzzles are very easy except for maybe 3-4 of them. For the majority, you can just breeze through in 1 or 2 attempts. It's not exactly a boring game, there are plenty of things to do and the map is wide enough. The visuals and music are beautiful. Plus I got this game on a 90% discount. Ember and the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Decided to buy this after finishing the steam family ver to support the dev. A short, but beautiful game. Probably the cozy puzzle game I've enjoyed the most so far. The maps are packed with things to find and the puzzles were engaging. Storytelling-wise, I usually do not vibe with games with only the narrator voices everything, but I didn't expect the journey to touch my kokoro. I relate with the quotes in this game more than once. 'Not all problems were puzzles to be solved.' 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great puzzle game to get on sale. Puzzles could be a bit harder but it was a pleasant chill experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute game, with interesting story, sadly, for a puzzle focused game, puzzles are quite easy and difficulty of said puzzles are inconsistent. Game quite polished. But there one very odd bug that tied to placing item on ground via mouse button lead to character being unable to move for few seconds, while using keyboard button (default "space") for said action won't cause this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On a whim, I started this game called The Last Campfire. An hour later, I completed the first campfire and I’m excited to play more 😁 Also, the cute little guys and the reviving souls thing reminds me a lot of Sky @dokutahkin.bsky.social 😃
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