To Build a Small Fire

Created for Neo-Twiny Jam 2026. Based on the short story To Build a Fire by Jack London (1908).

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Enjoy this 500-word version of Jack London's classic short story To Build a Fire (originally 7000+ words).

Play as a newcomer who ventures into the harsh winter landscape of the Yukon. Do you have what it takes to survive?

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Controls:

Desktop (recommended): arrow keys
Mobile: swipe and tap
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Notes:

Game created using
bitsy
, 
bitsy color +
, 
bistymuse
Music created using
BeepBox
Art created using 
adam le doux's forest zone bitsy tile pack
Cover art credit: To Build a Fire by Frank Earle Schoonover (1908)