Firework is a Indie game from Shiying Studio with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Shiying Studio
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or greater Processor: Intel i5 Quad-Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Firework is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, emotional story, and rural cozy.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, rural cozy, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Set in a quiet, rural Chinese village scarred by a tragic event, the narrative is rooted in cultural folklore and steeped in…The game employs hand-painted, watercolor-like backgrounds and subdued color palettes that convey both the rural isolation of the village and the ghostly…While at first glance it appears to follow the familiar structure of a side-scrolling mystery, it quickly becomes apparent that the game…Set in a quiet, rural Chinese village scarred by a tragic event, the narrative is rooted in cultural folklore and steeped in…Why it fits
Good fit if you want atmosphere, exploration, rural cozy settings, and a story-driven mystery. Strong atmosphere and presentation Narrative mystery and exploration Emotional story with a rural cozy setting Hand-painted, watercolor-like visuals
Who might skip it
You dislike unclear onboarding You want systems-heavy gameplay