Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game

Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game

Early access since Oct 2021

A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?

94% positive · 510 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned

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Evaluation

Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game has been in Early Access since October 18, 2021 and remains there as of today. The developer (a solo developer at Poetic studio, published by Iceberg Interactive) has been steadily building out the game's three-act story throughout Early Access. The most recent developer communication was on May 8, 2026, when the developer announced fully playable endings had been added to the testing build, resolving feedback that the earlier non-interactive epilogues fell flat. This update also outlined the final remaining steps before the 1.0 public release: localization, voice-over, and additional character art variety. Prior to that, on November 22, 2025, the developer released a story-complete testing build to Discord testers — a significant milestone marking the first time all three acts and all endings were playable. The October 3, 2025 update had laid out the "Road to 1.0" roadmap, estimating at least 3 months of work after story-complete testing was done, with a 2026 release date to be announced. The developer has been consistently communicating and shipping content throughout Early Access: Act 2 launched publicly in August 2022, Act 3 testing began in June 2024, and story scenes have been added in regular waves since then. The game is clearly progressing toward a 1.0 release with the core story content now complete in testing form, but the public 1.0 launch has not yet occurred and several production steps remain in progress.
Evidence
Fully playable endings added to the testing build; remaining pre-1.0 work listed as localization, voice-over, and added character art variety. Developer expresses intent to deliver the 1.0 release.
news post · May 8, 2026 source content planned
high
Story-complete testing build released to Early Access testers for the first time, covering all three acts and all ending scenes. Major milestone on the road to 1.0.
news post · Nov 22, 2025 source content planned
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Rome has crossed Hadrian’s Wall in full force. Your only hope is to reach Dunadd, a seat of power, and unite the tribes. But first you need to warn Wid, your loyal brother and the only family you have left, beyond the memories of a father you would rather forget and those of a mother you struggle to hold on to.

Will you save those close to you, or risk everything to make an Empire bleed?

Customizing your character’s appearance and traits is just the beginning. Choose your thoughts, words and actions to further shape your body and mind throughout the story.

Emotions affect the success of all dice rolls, in and out of combat. Use your character’s willpower to perform at your peak in battle and guarantee success in negotiations.

Reveal ideas holding you back and forge your mind into a weapon strong enough to brave beasts, men, and your own heart.

Interact with lifelike characters and discover what drives them. Decide what you make of them and mold relationships into deadly rivalries or walk-through-fire friendships.

Analyze your opponents and navigate deadly battles. Spare, save, kill, or abandon characters. Play it safe, or pull off feats worthy of legends to compete for status and influence.

Will you merely survive, or will you find something worth fighting for? Can your choices change your fate and craft a legacy that will echo through the ages?

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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