Born of Fire
Early access since Sep 2019
The free trial version of Born of Fire includes the fully integrated Roguelike tower mode, card upgrade system, chest system, and the exciting worldwide 1 vs 1 match mode. Initially, there will be two heroes with different features: Commander and Mage.、
60% positive · 107 reviews
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Born of Fire entered Steam Early Access on September 5, 2019 as a free-to-play card/strategy game from Leaf Boat Studio. At launch, the developer described the game as a trial version with "a lot that needs to be added" and promised weekly updates. A July 2019 announcement laid out an extensive list of planned Early Access features including new heroes, a story mode, 2v2 battles, a mission system, achievements, daily/weekly tasks, and additional language support.
The studio maintained an active update schedule from July through October 2019, shipping weekly patches that added new cards, creatures, game modes, UI improvements, and bug fixes. However, the last recorded developer communication was on October 24, 2019, when the studio noted they had fixed a major Tower mode bug and would "start to make a plan about next version." No further developer posts, patch notes, or announcements have appeared since that date.
The game remains in Early Access as of June 2026, still carrying its original store description promising weekly updates — but none of the major features announced at Early Access launch appear to have been delivered. With no developer communication for over six years and significant promised content left unshipped, it is unclear whether development is continuing or has been quietly abandoned. The developer has provided no explanation for the extended silence.
Evidence
Developer confirmed a Tower mode bug fix and said they would 'start to make a plan about next version.' This is the last recorded communication from the studio.
Developer announced an extensive list of content planned for Early Access, including new heroes, story mode, 2v2 battles, mission system, achievements, daily/weekly tasks, and more languages. None of these appear to have shipped.
Details
Developer
Publisher
Leaf Boat Studio
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
The free trial version of Born of Fire includes the fully integrated Roguelike tower mode, card upgrade system, chest system, and the exciting worldwide 1 vs 1 match mode. Initially, there will be two heroes with different features: Commander and Mage.
Game Features:
● Heroes won’t watch the battle from the sidelines but will be right in the battle. However, you will lose if your hero dies.
● Innovative time sequence battles. Every hero and creature has a “Speed” stat. The faster the speed, the faster the movement rate.
● Design your battle formation. Remember to put your warriors in the front row and protect the back row with archers and mages.
● Make use of your hero’s rage spells and counter cards to surprise your opponent or save yourself in an emergency.
●The classic tower mode has random enemies, tasks, and rewards.
● Summon powerful creatures to fight for you in the pub.
● You can battle players from around the world in Match mode and win victory chests.
● Continue to collect cards and upgrade their levels.
● You will get stronger every time you climb the tower.
Trial Version Content:
● The trial version will include a basic tower mode. The current features and gameplay still have a lot that needs to be added. The game will be updated weekly.
● You can play the training mode any time you like. You can get chests by winning. Cards you get from chests can used to build a deck.
● Choose match mode to find an online match. If another player is matching at the same time, you can duel them.
● Getting multiple copies of cards can be turned into experience. You can upgrade once you get enough experience. Card levels will upgrade too in tower mode.
You can always play the free trial version, get new cards and upgrade them. We will update weekly to add new cards and features until early access. Please feel free to play the game and leave any suggestions in our community to help us improve the game. Thank you.
Game Features:
● Heroes won’t watch the battle from the sidelines but will be right in the battle. However, you will lose if your hero dies.
● Innovative time sequence battles. Every hero and creature has a “Speed” stat. The faster the speed, the faster the movement rate.
● Design your battle formation. Remember to put your warriors in the front row and protect the back row with archers and mages.
● Make use of your hero’s rage spells and counter cards to surprise your opponent or save yourself in an emergency.
●The classic tower mode has random enemies, tasks, and rewards.
● Summon powerful creatures to fight for you in the pub.
● You can battle players from around the world in Match mode and win victory chests.
● Continue to collect cards and upgrade their levels.
● You will get stronger every time you climb the tower.
Trial Version Content:
● The trial version will include a basic tower mode. The current features and gameplay still have a lot that needs to be added. The game will be updated weekly.
● You can play the training mode any time you like. You can get chests by winning. Cards you get from chests can used to build a deck.
● Choose match mode to find an online match. If another player is matching at the same time, you can duel them.
● Getting multiple copies of cards can be turned into experience. You can upgrade once you get enough experience. Card levels will upgrade too in tower mode.
You can always play the free trial version, get new cards and upgrade them. We will update weekly to add new cards and features until early access. Please feel free to play the game and leave any suggestions in our community to help us improve the game. Thank you.
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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