The Last Campfire in Apple Arcade

Help Ember find hope

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Our Site Score

94/100

The Last Campfire is a rare gem that manages to be both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. Developed by a small team at Hello Games, it carries a sense of wonder and intimacy that is often lost in larger productions. The puzzles are expertly paced—never so difficult that they frustrate, but clever enough to provide a genuine 'aha!' moment when solved.

What truly elevates the experience is the atmosphere. The narration is gentle and supportive, making the world feel like a dark fairytale that you are carefully piecing back together. It deals with heavy themes like grief and hopelessness, but it does so with such tenderness that you finish the game feeling uplifted. It’s a short, polished, and profoundly moving journey that everyone should experience.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026
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Dinsun Review

Look, at forty, I’ve seen enough 'atmospheric indies' to know when a game is leaning on its art style to hide thin gameplay. The Last Campfire is undeniably pretty—it has that soft, storybook aesthetic that works well on a mobile screen—but the puzzles rarely demand much from your brain. You move a block, you pull a lever, and you move on. It’s pleasant, sure, but it lacks the 'hook' that keeps a veteran gamer fully engaged. The narration is a bit heavy-handed for my taste, though I can see the appeal for a younger audience or those looking to 'decompress' after work. It’s a competent piece of software, but don't expect it to reinvent the genre. It’s the kind of game you finish in a weekend and forget by Monday.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Strong artistic direction and lighting
  • Relaxing, low-stress pace
  • Polished touch and controller support
  • Puzzles lack significant depth or difficulty
  • Narrative can feel overly sentimental
  • Short total playtime for the price

Technical Report

Performance: Solid 60fps on most modern iPhones; minor heat issues on older iPads during extended play.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Simplified controls
  • Visual puzzle cues

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy 'cozy' games like Journey or Sky: Children of the Light and prefer a focus on mood and theme.

Skip if: You are looking for complex logic puzzles or high-stakes action gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Journey
  • Sky: Children of the Light
  • Monument Valley

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Critical/Conservative
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro, MFi Controller
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.61Thu Sep 23 2021

New iPad and New iPad mini - iOS 15 support

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 2623 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Game Overview

The Last Campfire is a poignant adventure about a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place. As you travel deeper into the lands beyond the dark forest, you'll encounter 'Forlorn' souls who have lost hope. By solving environmental puzzles and navigating mysterious ruins, you'll help these lost folk find their spark and light the last campfire. It is a story of empathy, perseverance, and discovery.

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Walkthrough

The Last Campfire - Apple Arcade

The Last Campfire is an adventure game. Full of Puzzles and graphics is good. The game is recommended. Here is the full walkthrough of the game in which cover the saving of all the lost embers, and recover all the mystery notes.

The Last Campfire - Full Walkthrough with saved everyone and all 42 forgotten notes [Apple Arcade]
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News on this game

Only $1.49: Highly rated single-player adventure game with BAFTA nomination is now 90% off on Steam

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Reviews for The Last Campfire

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Review: The Last Campfire (Switch)

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Review | The Last Campfire

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Gameplays

Relevance Youtube Videos

The Last Campfire 1st Look GamePlay - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - The Forest - YouTube
"Let's Play" The Last Campfire - YouTube
The last campfire intro and gameplay showcase - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 - The Marsh - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3 - The Caves! ENDING! - YouTube
The Last Campfire First Look Gameplay - YouTube
The Last Campfire, PS4 Pro Extended Gameplay First Look - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Part One | Nintendo Switch Gameplay - YouTube
Review | The Last Campfire - YouTube
The Last Campfire Hello Games Captain Steve EP06 Gameplay PS4 The Orchard Feed Pig Walkthrough Guide - YouTube
The Last Campfire | THE FIRST 40 MIN WALKTHROUGH - Ep 1 - YouTube
The Last Campfire Hello Games Captain Steve EP03 Gameplay PS4 Getting The Lanthorn Walkthrough Guide - YouTube
Ep 2 - The Pond (The Last Campfire gameplay ) - YouTube
The Last Campfire: iOS Apple Arcade Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3 (by Hello Games)
The Last Campfire Full Game Walkthrough with All Collectibles - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Full Walkthrough - YouTube
The Last Campfire Review - YouTube
The Last Campfire - YouTube
The Last Campfire Gameplay on Nintendo Switch - YouTube
The Last Campfire :: Puzzle Game :: Prologue and Puzzle Mode Discussion - YouTube
The Last Campfire - Official First Look Gameplay Reveal Trailer - YouTube
The Last Campfire: iOS Apple Arcade Gameplay Walkthrough Part 6 (by Hello Games)
The Last Campfire Gameplay Waking Up Ember Part 1 - YouTube

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