Gameplay

When the great star falls the sea will rise The sleeping God will awaken

Only the ancient titan can defeat him

And send him back to the depths from which he came

Find a land and light the Bonfire

For it will beckon the lost souls

Seek the wisdom of the ancients

And you shall gain the strength of Titans

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands is a colony simulator which begins with the player character, The Monk, arriving on strange shores where you build the namesake Bonfire, which will attract wanderers while the sun is up, and monsters when the sun goes down.

Progression occurs in the form of days, with the player's involvement slowly becoming focused around settlement management, as you manage laborers during the day, and guards during the night. Wanderers will arrive over time, growing your settlement and allowing you to collect more Resources, build Structures, craft Items, and maintain additional Workers. As your settlement grows, you will unlock new options and Actions, unlocking more secrets of the world you find yourself in.

Occasionally you will encounter a traveler who, if you feed them, will relate a bit of lore to you and leave an item behind in thanks.

Constructing the Shipyard will allow you to craft a ship and send an Explorer out to sea. If they are not lost at sea, they will eventually discover a new land and establish a trade route. Your first trade route will offer Ancient Texts to purchase, allowing you to train a worker as an Alchemist.

Once you have the Forge, you can craft the Bow and Arrow, allowing you to send out Scouts to the surrounding land. In time, a Scout may return with news of a Dungeon which you can explore with Warriors and Alchemists. It is inadvisable to explore the dungeon before you have a well equipped squad of Warriors, as well as an Alchemist. Your first Dungeon will feature an ancient tablet at the final room, which your Alchemist can decipher.

"The Alchemist successfully deciphers the ancient script."

 The titan awaits still as stone... 

 ..contemplating his sins yet hungry for more 

Armed with this knowledge, you are now able to restore the temple and free the titan from his imprisonment. You now have the ability to fight The Awakened, and ancient dragon raised by the Western Priests, though you may want to spend some time upgrading the titan.

Once you feel ready, you may free the titan, initiating the final conflict with the Awakened.

With the Awakened defeated, you have finished the game and are presented with your high score, detailing your playthrough and scoring you on your performance.