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Her Name Was Fire

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

What works

  • Stylish visual and audio design
  • Simple and accessible twin-stick shooter mechanics
  • Tarot and grief themes add unique flavor
  • Affordable price point
  • Some build variety through card upgrades

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content and enemy variety
  • Poor balance and slow progression
  • Repetitive gameplay and environments
  • Lack of narrative depth
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Her Name Was Fire: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Last update: 26/08/2026