Inua is a first-person 3D single-player action puzzler in which players use ice and fire to manipulate their environment, utilize enemies in creative ways, and progress through an ancient, mysterious temple. The player takes the role of a young woman named Kaya, who ventures into the temple of a nature goddess. Kaya must obtain her totem elementan external expression of her nature that each individual in her tribe must achieve. To her surprise, she obtains control of both ice and fire. Presented with more questions than answers at the start of her spiritual journey, Kayas adventure continues to the highest terrace of the Elemental Temple.The volcanic temple is the seat of truth for Kayas people, and prophecy maintains that one Great Soul will brave the temples golems, and attain balance at the top. Although many initiates have attempted to stand at the top of the temple, no one ever hasuntil now.