Wreak havoc in a meditative battle against the endless turmoil within
Marburg, Germany, May 14th, 2026 | Indie solo developer Sørb is proud to announce that the next title in their lineup, Ignitement, will arrive on Steam later this year. A demo will be available on May 28th. In this isometric 2D horde survivor roguelite, harness your full fire-wielding capabilities in top-down combat with a specialized 2D fluid simulation system. Defeat hordes of your innermost demons with fire magic, gather coins, and unlock special upgrades to reveal your full hidden power as a true fire shaman.
Enter Your Soul’s Domain
Embrace your role as a lone fire shaman and embark on a solitary journey through deep meditation to confront the fragmented pieces of your lost soul. Complete solo runs set in a deep metaphysical underworld born from grief, regret, and rage. Traverse across three elusive realms, each with its own identity. From the Soul, where you navigate scapes of dead herbiage and burnt remains, to the Mind, a maze-like dungeon, and finally to the Heart, with an organic, flesh-like structure. As you descend further, encounter a never-ending nightmare of enemy infestations that will make escape feel nearly impossible.
Release Explosive Attacks
Ancient masks not only allow you to step into your starting powers, but also offer unique abilities that reflect your inner self: The Mask of Impatience with additional attack speed, Mask of Fury and Anger with confrontational melee skills, and more. During your runs, choose from a variety of active abilities and passive effects to easily shape your build. Switch between offensive and defensive attacks, such as flamethrowing and fireball projectiles, which will create dynamic VFX fire effects that both feel and act real. Manage your cooldowns effectively to protect your positioning and resources. You will also have the option to make temporary reward bargains with demonic entities at your own risk. Enhance your arsenal even further with special automatic skills such as summoning fire skeletons and chained fire and lightning attacks.
Masterful Black Magic
Reach the end of each realm, and you will be met with a climactic boss battle that each evokes a part of the shaman’s inner psyche: The Horned Devil, symbolizing fear of change and lost identity, The Smoke of Regret, a haunting wraith with whispers of past failures, and The Void of the Heart, a colossal enemy known for its devastating fire extinguishing attacks. If you fail, return to the Overworld temple to prepare for the next run. Spend collectible soul coins in exchange for adding more masks to your overall collection, as well as to acquire new skills and curses. Read the Book of Wisdom to add heat to your existing upgrades. Visit the Shrine of Sacrifice for added difficulty modifiers and increased run rewards. Finally, stop by the Tree of Knowledge for permanent upgrades.
Game Features
- Stunning Visuals using a custom-made 2D fluid simulation system that adds weight and impact to every attack and motion.
- 20-minute runs complete with climactic boss battles, emitting manifestations of your darkest fears
- Collect Ancient masks, each granting you new starting powers and fresh dialogue experiences throughout your runs
- Spend soul coins to continually unlock new skills, curses, and masks
Interested players should wishlist Ignitement on Steam for the latest updates on when the demo launches.
About Sørb:
Sørb is the solo indie game developer alias of Sebastian Lieb, best known for games like Super Cable Boy, Evolings, My Rusty Submarine, and Space II. His work spans genres from platformers and tactical RPGs to co-op party games and top-down space shooters, with a focus on retro-inspired visuals, experimental mechanics, and polished gameplay. Beyond game development, Sørb also shares quick game dev tutorials and digital art on social media.
