A minimalist fireplace simulator that lets you tend a virtual hearth with ambient visuals and sound. There's little to do beyond watching the flames, making it ideal for background relaxation while multitasking. The appeal lies in its zen-like simplicity and retro aesthetic rather than active gameplay mechanics.
About this game
A cozy, retro-inspired hearth to warm your screen and your spirit.
Players, last 69 days
Peak 6 · Low 0
Daily peak concurrent players, sampled once a night from Steam.
What players are saying
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THe fire consumes
THE fire is hungry
WE MUSt feed the fire
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AND THE Darkness deceives
THE DARKNEss smothers
THE DARKNESs suffocatȨ̵͚̠̻̭͇̖́ͯͅs
THE DARKNESS waits
IT WAITS
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TO GO O̢̖̎UT
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Good game to relax and listen to in the background while browsing websites. I wish there was a poker so you can poke at the logs and create embers or pieces of fiery log flying off. 9/10
Version 1.6.0 brings new weather ambience to the fireplace.On the Choose Fireplace tab, there’s a new Outside setting: Quiet Night, Soft Rain, or Snowy Squall.Each setting changes the atmosphere around the fire with matching ambient sound and subtle weather effects. Rain adds a soft patter, snow brings a wintry hush, and Quiet Night keeps things calm and still.You’ll also see the selected weather outside the window in Pet Customization, with rain or snow appearing more fully there.Thanks for the support. More to come.— Kyle
Performance & Visual Improvements Capped framerate to reduce GPU overuse Lowered particle raycast budget to improve efficiency without sacrificing fire quality Adjusted quality settings to better suit low-poly visuals Better performance on high-end GPUs, laptops, and Steam Deck No visual changes — the fireplace stays just as cozy, now with less fan noise Thanks for the feedback and support, more updates to come! — Kyle
To all the incredible players in Japan — thank you for your support and enthusiasm for Virtual Interactive Fireplace. Your kind messages, videos, and creativity haven’t gone unnoticed. I’m happy to announce that the game is now fully localized in Japanese! You can access the language option anytime from the Settings menu. This port was done with care as a thank-you to the growing Japanese community who embraced the game early on. I hope it adds a little extra warmth to your experience. Thank you for being part of this journey! — Kyle {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45293658/6af910945cfbac204f1224f90f4d869baa387c1d.png
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