The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands in IOS

Build, survive and discover.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

83/100

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands is a hauntingly beautiful survival-adventure game that excels through its atmosphere and minimalist gameplay loop. It manages to make the simple act of gathering wood and building a fire feel significant through its striking art style and a sense of impending dread that arrives every night.

The progression is expertly paced; you start alone and cold, but slowly build a thriving community. Watching your settlement grow while defending it from mysterious nightly creatures is incredibly satisfying. While the game's ending requires some careful exploration of the cave system, the journey there is filled with wonder and tension. It's a perfect 'zen' survival game that balances peaceful resource management with high-stakes defense, all wrapped in a gorgeous, snowy aesthetic.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.0.6Fri Jan 12 2024

Minor Bug Fixes and improvements


Build, discover, craft and survive.

Build your settlement in a snowy encampment and manage workers and resource to survive monster attacks during nights. Slowly you will gain access to advanced buildings and crafting options, discover and trade with new civilizations and discover the secrets of the ancients.

FEATURES

> Build your own settlement and manage the in-depth simulation

> Survive dangerous monsters and harsh weather

> Beautiful snowy landscape with minimalist aesthetics

> Discover something new with every passing day

> Game Center leaderboards and achievements


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Build, discover, craft and survive.

Build your settlement in a snowy encampment and manage workers and resource to survive monster attacks during nights. Slowly you will gain access to advanced buildings and crafting options, discover and trade with new civilizations and discover the secrets of the ancients.

FEATURES

> Build your own settlement and manage the in-depth simulation

> Survive dangerous monsters and harsh weather

> Beautiful snowy landscape with minimalist aesthetics

> Discover something new with every passing day

> Game Center leaderboards and achievements


Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 423 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands is a minimalist survival and settlement-building game. Players start with a single bonfire in a snowy wasteland and must gather resources to build a village and attract workers. Each day is spent managing tasks like woodcutting, mining, and crafting, while each night brings dangerous monsters that test your defenses. The game features a beautiful, clean aesthetic and a meditative soundtrack. As you progress, you'll build ships, explore new lands, and delve into a mysterious cave to uncover the final secrets of the forsaken lands. It offers a unique blend of strategy, management, and adventure.

Features

1

Build your own settlement from scratch

2

Survive nightly monster attacks with strategic defense

3

Manage workers and resource production cycles

4

Beautiful minimalist 2D art and atmosphere

5

Explore and discover new lands and secrets

6

Unlock advanced crafting like steel forges and ships

Tips

Promotion Videos

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 6 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

Related Videos

Let's Play The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands - Full Playthrough | Graeme Games | Gameplay Walkthrough - YouTube

Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 5 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 7, The End (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

BUILD, DISCOVER, CRAFT, & SURVIVE - Let's Play The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands Gameplay Part 1 - YouTube

Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands Gameplay - Smash Look! - YouTube

Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 4 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

Forsaken Lands - iOS iPad Pro Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3 (by Xigma Games) - YouTube

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The game's conclusion is reached by fully exploring and completing the challenges within the mysterious cave found late in the game.

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