Frame of Suffering Mecha Hack-and-Slash ARPG to Release on Steam in 2027
Frame of Suffering adds a customizable mecha focus to the roguelite action RPG space, offering a hybrid combat system that lets players swap between human and machine.
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Heavy Shield Games is developing Frame of Suffering, a sci-fi hack-and-slash action RPG with roguelite elements. Players switch between a human hero and a customizable Combat Frame, collecting parts and equipment to modify the mech. The game features isometric combat, temporary character enhancements, and a base system for storing gear. It is planned for release on Steam in 2027, with Japanese language support.
Frame of Suffering lets players store equipment at a base between runs, a feature that adds persistence to the roguelite structure. The Combat Frame can be customized with dropped or crafted parts that change its performance and appearance.
The game is set in a dark sci-fi world and features fast-paced combat against powerful bosses. Temporary buffs and skills add variety to each run. Frame of Suffering is planned for a 2027 release on Steam, with Japanese language support confirmed.
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