What it is
Staying Warm is a 2D action game made for Mini Jam 221: Autumn, where you play as someone shipwrecked on a frozen island. To survive, you burn through forests and fight off hostile creatures sent by the cold. It was ranked 1st out of 288 entries in the jam and is still in development.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from lukvargen.itch.io.
Shipwrecked on a frozen island, you see a warm light through the trees. Finally, some warmth.
But the winter doesn't want you warm. Burn your way through the forest and fight off whatever the cold sends after you.
Controls
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WASD / arrow keys: move
Mouse: hold to charge, release to throw fire
Shift: dash
Esc: pause
M: mute
Editor takes
“Short and linear so runs don't diverge much, but the escalating enemy mix makes the one-more-run pull hard to ignore.”
“Charge, throw, dash — the tools sound responsive, but with the game in development I'd need tighter hitboxes before calling it speedrun material.”
“For a 3-day jam it's a standout (1st of 288), yet it's still short and in development, so its scope is admirable rather than complete.”
“The core loop is legible and fair — burn through, dodge, dash — though the aha moments are more about timing than puzzle logic.”
How to play
Move your character with WASD or the arrow keys. Hold the mouse button to charge a fire throw, release to launch it, and use Shift to dash. Press Esc to pause or M to mute the game.
Tips
- Charge your fire throw for a more powerful attack when enemies are tougher.
- Use the dash to avoid incoming attacks and reposition quickly.
- Burn through the forest strategically to clear paths and spot threats early.
- Keep moving so the cold's enemies have a harder time surrounding you.
- Watch enemy patterns before attacking; the difficulty ramps up over time.
Questions
Is Staying Warm free to play?
Yes, the game is available for free on itch.io.
What platforms can I play it on?
It is an HTML5 game, so it plays in your browser.
Is the game finished?
No, its status is listed as in development.
Does it support controllers?
The listed controls are keyboard and mouse; no controller support is mentioned.
How long is the game?
It was made as a short game jam entry, with a tag of 'Short', but the exact length is not specified.
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