The Lords of the Earth Flame
Released Sep 2016
The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the “analog” feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end.
67% positive · 259 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
The Lords of the Earth Flame launched on September 2, 2016 as a self-contained interactive fiction title. The store description presents it as a complete, finished product with a defined story, multiple endings, and no mention of upcoming content or expansions. The only DLC — the original soundtrack — was released on the same day as the game itself.
After launch, the developer posted two minor patches (a fullscreen fix on September 13, 2016 and a trading card bug fix on September 26, 2016), then went quiet on this title. The only subsequent communication, on September 16, 2017, was an announcement for the developer's next game, Omina Mortis — not new content for this one.
There is no roadmap, no announced DLC, no unreleased content, and no developer statement suggesting additional content was ever planned. The game launched as a complete package and has received no post-launch content updates. The last developer communication specifically about this game dates to September 26, 2016.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained interactive fiction game with defined features, multiple endings, and no mention of planned updates or additional content.
The only DLC — the original soundtrack — was released on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Rhino Games
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the “analog” feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end.
This attempt to revisit the unduly forgotten genre is a curious challenge and possibly the first step toward a full-scale rebirth of non-linear text-based quests. In the developers' enthusiastic view, modern graphics technology and friendly interface may help interactive fiction spring to a new life and find a well-deserved niche of its own on the modern gaming market.
Plot
The game's events take place in a fantasy universe closely resembling the Late Middle Ages. Take up the role of a guide to a trade caravan that—by a twist of fate—finds itself in a mountain cave. Your efforts to get out lead you to mysterious ruins, entering which may result in losing more than just your life…
Game features:
- atmospheric parchment-scroll interface;
- intricate non-linear plot;
- mood-setting soundtrack;
- replay value;
- more than 5 different endings.
This attempt to revisit the unduly forgotten genre is a curious challenge and possibly the first step toward a full-scale rebirth of non-linear text-based quests. In the developers' enthusiastic view, modern graphics technology and friendly interface may help interactive fiction spring to a new life and find a well-deserved niche of its own on the modern gaming market.
Plot
The game's events take place in a fantasy universe closely resembling the Late Middle Ages. Take up the role of a guide to a trade caravan that—by a twist of fate—finds itself in a mountain cave. Your efforts to get out lead you to mysterious ruins, entering which may result in losing more than just your life…
Game features:
- atmospheric parchment-scroll interface;
- intricate non-linear plot;
- mood-setting soundtrack;
- replay value;
- more than 5 different endings.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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