For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways (Psalm 91:11)
Note July 2026: the game will show first images in October in a first beta stage.
Manual is now in development, some texts can be read now and others in progress.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heaven and Fire
What is Heaven and Fire ?
Heaven and Fire ( HaF ) is an indie real-time strategy game with a pause option, where entities from Heaven and Hell clash for control and power on Earth, as well as determining the future of humanity. This game is now in prealpha development.
What is the game system?
The player will choose one of the two sides, and the game will begin. At the start, the souls of mortals are neutral; they are not influenced by either side. Of course those souls have been good or bad persons, and that generates some basic statistics about them.
The player’s mission is to acquire the most influence souls recently deceased for their group. While these souls live their normal lives, they generate energy and influence, which translates into a spiritual currency essential for all actions. This currency is called Souler , and it is the game’s economic basis. They also generate different attributes based on the behavior when they were alive.
Each player starts with a number of Soulers , which will serve to start the game, but soon more soulers must be obtained , thanks to attracting the souls of mortals to their side, or converting the already converted souls of the other side.
On the other hand, the player uses different levels of angels and demons, categorized into different levels, which form the basis of each side’s armies. These angels and demons begin with basic powers that will gradually increase.
The souls of the dead that you have chosen must be combined with an avatar that will give them physical form in the afterlife and on Earth. The soul and the avatar will combine their qualities to serve you.
Important: A figure shaped like an angel may actually be a demon, while a figure shaped like a demon may be an angel. It all depends on whether it is aligned with heaven or hell, and on what you pay it to serve your cause.
If an angel and a demon meet, a fight will begin, in which both can be injured or killed. Death is merely a concept, as they simply depart from Earth and return to their place of origin. The player can flee the combat if they wish, but at a cost related to the power of each angel or demon. For example, an archangel can escape much more easily from a demon soldier than from a general of Hell.
The players have their headquarters in the temples (celestial or demonic), which can also be attacked.
They can be placed anywhere on the map when created, but they must return to their temples to restore their energy. There can only be seven temples on the entire map.
These angels and demons are former humans, so their powers are very limited at first. They can only move on land, can barely fly, and can easily fall. Over time and as they complete missions, their powers will increase.
Human beings and androids.
In addition to angels and demons, the player will be able to recruit special human beings and androids, endowed with the ability to interact with spiritual beings of all kinds, but also interact with the world directly.
Influence.
A key aspect of the game is to use human influence to do all the good, or evil, that is possible. For example, that kind child might be tempted to steal his brother’s cake. Or, conversely, the brother might be tempted to give his brother a birthday present.
Another example: nothing like provoking people to start a war between two countries and watching the death toll mount. Or, conversely, encouraging those involved to end the war and usher in a period of peace and brotherhood among the peoples of the world. It’s up to you.
There will also be many other aspects that will be detailed later.
In summary:
People live their lives. This generates certain attributes for each soul: anger, empathy, ethics, morality, corruption, etc. When those people die, those attributes remain imprinted on their souls, and you can hire them to serve you, whether that service involves doing good or evil. You will then assign them an avatar—a spiritual form—and they will be ready to follow your orders.
What’s the scenario?
The setting is a complete map of the Earth. The goal is to capture enough souls for each country to align itself with one side or the other. The ultimate idea is that all countries will ultimately choose the player’s option.
Does it have difficulty levels?
Yes, three levels: easy, medium, and high. Higher levels restrict the amount of spiritual money ( Soulers ) obtained, and enemies will be more powerful and skilled.
What religions is the game based on?
The game makes no mention of any specific religion. It is based on ideas from the major monotheistic religions of today, but always respecting the ideas and philosophy of each religion. This game is purely for entertainment and is not intended to offend anyone; its only objective is to provide the player with a fun experience.
How many people are involved in the development?
One person. As an indie game, it’s very limited in resources, but what it offers will be functional and complete in every aspect. And even trying to make it fun and entertaining.
When will we be able to see images of the game?
The game’s design phase is complete. Programming has now begun, and it will be some time before we see the first images. The manual will be made available as the game is developed.
When will it be available for purchase and on which platforms?
The famous phrase “when it’s finished” is, once again, very true. The idea is to release it in the first half of 2027. What is certain is that it will be released in 2027. It’s a complex game, and that’s a minimum timeframe. The goal is to avoid an “early release, ” but if that solution is chosen, the game will be fully playable, even if it’s not finished. There will be a beta for those who wish to try the game before its release.
The game will be released on Steam , and an announcement will be made when it’s available on wishlists . It will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The game is currently being developed on a Mac computer.
Will there be Steam points, achievements and that kind of stuff?
Yes, the game will be fully integrated with Steam to show points and obtain achievements, and a leaderboard too where you can see the best people saving humanity or transforming the planet into hell. Oh, I love that beautiful dirty ocean plenty of dead fishes and petrol!
Will it be possible to play in multiplayer?
Maybe, not at launch, but later; it’s something that’s being considered. However, the game is being designed from the ground up with that in mind. In single-player mode, the AI will control the opponent. In multiplayer, each player will decide which group to join. But resources are needed for this to be accomplished, so the question remains.
What is AI used for?
The game has its own AI, as all games do. But if the question is whether it uses AI like that of ChatGPT , Gemini, Claude, or others, for developing the game of for gameplay, the answer is no. The AI is only used for some queries and questions during game development, although most of the research for documenting the game is done using traditional search engines and human sources. It’s nothing against AI, but the traditional method is preferred.
Is a constant online connection required?
No, except for online play if an online feature is added after release. It could have been enabled for certain offline features, but it was decided that the game can be played entirely offline.
What data does the game collect?
The game does not collect any personal data, nor is any personal data requested.
Will there be in-game purchases?
No. There are no real-money purchases, nor is it required for anything. The game uses a virtual, spiritual currency called Souler , which is used by each group. Souler is the game’s basic and only currency.
As with many other strategy games, try not to run out of money, although you can take out loans at a modest interest rate of 30% or more, which you’ll have to pay back if you don’t want things to go wrong. Of course, you can convince the lender that the interest rate they’re charging is causing you so much anger that it could affect their health or that of their family. However, be very careful with bluffing and revenge.
In any case, you can’t buy anything with real money, neither advantages nor anything else.
Does the game have any political or religious purpose?
The game’s sole purpose is entertainment, and it is not intended to offend any political ideas or religion. Therefore, no specific religious names are used; only general concepts applicable to all monotheistic faiths are employed.
What games or movies inspired Heaven and Fire ?
There are several games with a similar theme, but the one that undoubtedly inspired me to program this game was Dungeon Keeper, which I spent countless hours of fun playing on PC. However, I’m talking about inspiration, because Heaven and Fire is a very different game, and I don’t expect to compete with a masterpiece like Dungeon Keeper because that’s impossible. The game also takes some ideas from the movie “Constantine”, with Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz.
Are there any external collaborators?
No, at least not when I write this. All artwork was obtained and paid for for the game by its owners. I composed the music myself using Apple’s Logic Pro. The videos are created by me using Final Cut Pro. Of course, help is always good, if you want to contact for questions or something use the contact form.
What languages will the game have?
There will be six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan. I understand that some people would like to see other languages; those could be included in the future.
What will the game cost?
The price of the game will be determined when it is announced, although it will be in line with other games of a similar profile, and will be priced accordingly.
Is there a game editor?
Not at the moment, but it’s possible it could happen in the future.
Is the game on social media?
Yes, currently on Bluesky – Twitter – Facebook. Planning to expand the presence to other platforms in the future, including both general-interest sites and those related to the gaming world.
Where can I get more information?
For any questions, inquiries or queries, you can use the contact section.
How can I help for the development of the game.
If you want to collaborate, just send a message using the contact page, no matter if you are a developer, designer, publisher, or whatever. We can always talk.
Thank you! And have a long and prosper life!
