Side-Scroller Action Roguelite ‘Star Fire: Eternal Cycle’ Strikes onto PC with New Demo

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Side-Scroller Action Roguelite ‘Star Fire: Eternal Cycle’ Strikes onto PC with New Demo

Wield killer weapons across challenging levels in the debut demo, out August 9

SHENZHEN, China – August 7, 2025 — Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, the fast-paced roguelite sidescroller from developer Ethereal Fish Studio, and publisher Indie Herb Games, drops a brand new playable demo available Saturday, August 9, 2025 on PC via Steam.

Level up the chaos, and vanquish alien enemies as a decisive striker in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Wield a selection of dynamic weapons with distinct combat styles, and level up mid-battle, unlocking powerful upgrades on the fly. Unleash rapid punches in tight quarters with Lightning Fist, sweep through clustered enemies swinging Golden Axe, and blast foes apart with hurricane bursts from the Cyclone Cannon.

Dive into the adrenaline-charged new demo today, brandishing two of the eight planned weapons, including Flamethrower and Lightning Fist. Harness the BugCores system to unleash game-changing elemental powers, like the enemy-freezing Frost Aura, the defense-boosting Absolute Shield, and the close-range zapping Thunder Orbs. Test BugCore combinations for flexible character builds, tailored to distinct individual playstyles.

Dash through a variety of sci-fi-inspired biomes, including Vault Tec, Desert of Death, and Lava Volcano. Gather equipment sets to unlock a range of bonuses, from increased weapon damage to new abilities like Flame Ring. Mix and match weapons, synthesize BugCores, and combine gear sets to defeat every alien, humanoid, zombie, and cyborg that stands in the way.

“Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is the culmination of a passionate team with a deep respect for classic, arcade side-scrollers,” said Jensen Hu, Creative Director at Ethereal Fish Studio. “We look forward to feedback from fans and delivering a satisfying, action-packed roguelike with a rewarding gameplay loop.”

Star Fire: Eternal Cycle’s demo is available on Saturday, August 9, 2025 on PC via Steam. Language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and French.

For more information on Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, wishlist the game on Steam, check out the game's official website, join its Discord server, follow Star Fire and the developer's X / Twitter account, and search #starfiregame on social media platforms.



About Indie Herb Games

Indie Herb Games is an independent game publisher based in Hong Kong, with team members in Shenzhen and across Europe. Their portfolio focuses on a curated selection of standout indie titles, with a strong emphasis on gameplay innovation and artistic vision, and empowering creative independence. With collective experience working on AAA and indie projects, Indie Herb Games is currently preparing for the release of their flagship title, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle.

About Ethereal Fish Studio

Ethereal Fish Studio is an indie studio consisting of six members, and founded by former Tencent and NExT Studios developer, Jensen Hu. Based in Shenzhen, China, the team left corporate development to embark on a bold journey, and build a game entirely on their own terms. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is their debut title, and is the result of the team’s shared inspirations and childhood memories from arcade halls, reimagined through a lens of modern design sensibilities.