Imp of the Sun

A 2D action-platformer with fire powers and Peruvian-inspired landscapes

Sunwolf Entertainment · Published by Fireshine Games · Released Mar 24, 2022

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 172
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Mar 21, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 950; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Imp of the Sun?

In this nonlinear, single-player 2D action-platformer, you play Nin, an imp tasked with restoring the Sun and ending an eternal eclipse. You jump through mountains, jungles, deserts, and the underworld, fight enemies with combos, and collect artifacts that reveal the eclipse's history.

For you if...

+you like gaining new movement abilities as you explore
+you enjoy choosing which bosses to tackle first

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploration without combat or challenging bosses
−you want a lengthy campaign

What players say

67% of 172 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, with several also highlighting the story and music. Common complaints concern slippery movement and awkward jumping. Recent reviews continue to report broken achievements.

Screenshots and trailer

Imp of the Sun system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 950, 8 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950
Memory: 8 GB RAM

Does Imp of the Sun have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Imp of the Sun run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Imp of the Sun use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam