Tiny Fires - GMTK

GAME IS UNFINISHED - TOOK OFF MORE THAN I COULD FINISH ANY FEEDBACK WOULD BE GREAT

A bite-size top-down firefighting thriller for GMTK Jam ’25, Tiny Fires dares you to defend your humble hut as wildfire inexorably creeps in circles around it.

Fire doesn’t just spread—it loops. Each spark you douse with your hose delays the next ring of flames, but the blaze always curves back to your starting point. Water sources run dry, pipes must be connected, and every drop counts in this relentless cycle of heat and hope.

• 🔥 Defend the Loop: Wildfire snakes out in a perfect ring—if it ever closes, your hut is lost.

• 🚒 Hose & Pipe Mechanics: Scavenge hoses, link to distant tanks, manage your water supply—and rotate through spares to stay alive.

• ⏳ Survive the Cycle: The blaze grows faster with every round. How many loops can you hold back before the inferno returns?

Jump into a burning world that turns on its own tail—master the loop, save your home, and see how long you can keep the circle from closing.

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How to Survive the Blaze

Welcome, recruit! Your mission is to protect your hut from the spreading fire. Read these quick tips and get out there:

Controls

• E — Pick Up / Use

  • Grab hoses, pipes, or enter/exit the fire truck.

• Q — Drop

  • Release whatever you’re holding (hose, pipe, etc.).

Your Equipment

• Fire Engine

  • Comes pre-fitted with hoses and pipes.

  • Spare pipe slot on the rear—use it to switch or extend your reach.

• Hose & Pipes

  • Hold with E, drop with Q.

  • Connect hose to a water tank or engine pipe slot by facing the slot and pressing E.

  • Manage your water supply: draw from tanks, monitor consumption, and rewire quickly if a line breaks.

Defending Your Hut

1. Locate the Fire

   • Watch your mini-map in the corner—blazes will pop up and spread!

2. Connect to Water

   • Find a water tank, attach your hose, then attach the other end to your engine or sprayer.

3. Aim & Extinguish

   • Spray the hottest spots first. If the engine runs dry, reconnect to another tank.

4. Stay Mobile

   • Reposition quickly—fires spread fast!

Keep your hoses clear, your tank topped up, and stay one step ahead of the flames. Good luck, firefighter—your hut’s counting on you!