Franzen
Released Sep 2023
Franzen is a turn-based RPG set in a dystopian-steampunk world. Explore themes of empathy and politics as Franz and Lefsa Dellia work to uncover the truth of "The Scream". Meet a cast of colorful characters and fight bizarre creatures in your journey through the world of Branzen!
96% positive · 182 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Franzen launched on September 13, 2023 as a self-described "short and sweet" Micro-RPG — a complete, self-contained story experience by design. The developer released two bug-fix patches and one script-improvement patch in the weeks following launch (through October 8, 2023), then went quiet. There have been no announcements of DLC, expansions, sequels, or any future content for the game. The store description markets it as a finished narrative product ("fast-paced, short and sweet story," "the perfect Micro-RPG"), and nothing in the developer's communications suggests ongoing content development. The game launched complete and has been in a maintenance-complete state since October 8, 2023.
Evidence
Store description explicitly markets Franzen as 'fast-paced, short and sweet' and 'the perfect Micro-RPG', indicating it was designed and shipped as a complete, self-contained experience
Patch 1.2 released with script improvements — the last developer communication on record
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Scumhead
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Game Features:
Story Synopsis:
"Branzen. The Holy Lands. A world of Light and Dark. Flesh and Metal. The massive city, Akon, created by his holiness, Akanakon. A united, true empire. Or so it would seem..."
"Eighteen years ago, a terrible event happened. 'The Scream', a massive tear from which ceaseless darkness spewed. This darkness corrupts the mind and body, twisting those affected into monsters. 'Daemons', they call them."
Eighteen years since the 'Decade of Darkness', The Scream still stains the skies of Branzen. Franz and Lefsa Dellia, amateur Technomancers, are studying this strange phenomena, in an attempt to prove that it's expanding. Rapidly.
"Now, only one thing is true. The sun is setting on this world."
- Snappy turn-based combat with a unique leveling system, grind free!
- Fast-paced, short and sweet story.
- Vibrant world full of diverse enemies and items.
- The perfect Micro-RPG!
Story Synopsis:
"Branzen. The Holy Lands. A world of Light and Dark. Flesh and Metal. The massive city, Akon, created by his holiness, Akanakon. A united, true empire. Or so it would seem..."
"Eighteen years ago, a terrible event happened. 'The Scream', a massive tear from which ceaseless darkness spewed. This darkness corrupts the mind and body, twisting those affected into monsters. 'Daemons', they call them."
Eighteen years since the 'Decade of Darkness', The Scream still stains the skies of Branzen. Franz and Lefsa Dellia, amateur Technomancers, are studying this strange phenomena, in an attempt to prove that it's expanding. Rapidly.
"Now, only one thing is true. The sun is setting on this world."
- Uncover the mysteries and dark secrets of Branzen.
- Tour a vast world of varying cultures.
- Rise to power as you navigate a web of bureaucracy and corruption.
- Meet charming party members who will join you on your quest.
- Read the history of Branzen and its many kings.
- Explore the true meaning of Empathy.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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