Flamebreak

Flamebreak

Released Oct 2015

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.

93% positive · 532 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Flamebreak launched into Early Access on October 16, 2015 and officially released on March 15, 2016. In the months surrounding launch, the developer shipped meaningful content additions — notably a large weapons and items update in December 2015 and the Quests and Sets update on June 10, 2016, which added 11 new item sets, new elixirs, and achievements. That June 2016 update is the only identifiable major content release after the 1.0 launch, making it the point at which the game's content can be considered complete. Since June 2016, developer activity has consisted entirely of maintenance work: bug fixes and quality-of-life patches. There has been no new gameplay content, no announced DLC, no roadmap, and no developer statement about future content. Notably, the developer has remained engaged with the game on a technical level — patches as recent as December 7, 2025 addressed audio bugs, and a 2025 patch added Apple Silicon (ARM64) support for macOS — but none of this constitutes new gameplay content. The store description makes no mention of future updates or planned additions. There are no unreleased DLC listings. With only a single major content drop in the game's entire post-launch history and nearly a decade of silence on new content (the last major content shipped June 10, 2016), the game is a complete, finished product that the developer continues to maintain for compatibility and stability.
Evidence
The Quests and Sets Update shipped with 11 new item sets, 3 new elixirs, 12 new achievements, and balance changes — the last major content addition to the game.
news post · Jun 10, 2016 source content shipped
high
Store description describes the game's features as a complete package with no mention of upcoming content, DLC, or planned additions.
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medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Nimbly Games
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this 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
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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