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Flamebreak

Flamebreak is a roguelite action RPG featuring a unique blend of twinstick meets MOBA arena combat. Each procedurally generated run presents new challenges while your randomized hero's race, weapon, and skills inspire new playstyles and character builds.

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Developer
Nimbly Games
Publisher
Nimbly Games
Release
October 16, 2015
10 years and 292 days ago
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Very Positive532 reviews94.0%

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About the Game

Flamebreak is a roguelite action RPG that blends elements of FTL, Isaac, and Dota. Each generated run presents new challenges and a unique hero to overcome them. Your hero's race, weapon, and skills will dramatically change the way you approach each enemy and build your character. Master your arsenal and slay a god – or join thousands who fell before in permadeath.

Key Features:

  • Over 100 hours of gameplay powered by procedurally generated worlds and thousands of starting hero possibilities that change the feel of each run
  • Daily Challenges! Compete with friends and globally for the best run
  • Unlock 10 races, each with a unique activated ability and stats
  • 8 weapons with varied attack styles and special bonuses
  • 20+ fun to learn, difficult to master skills including Dota inspired skills like Hook
  • 50+ enemy types each with different AI and attack patterns
  • 100+ items, including 15 item sets with powerful, game-warping effects
  • Viscerally satisfying gameplay featuring fluid controls with a gamepad, mouse+keyboard, or even just a keyboard
  • Explore the world of Flamebreak through hand painted scrolls and beautiful rhyming verse penned by Sam "Poem_for_your_sprog" Garland
  • Millions of seeded runs
  • Multiple player profiles
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