Hyper Light Breaker (2025)

Developer: Heart Machine
Publisher: Arc Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 3,973 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, combat-heavy exploration through visually striking open worlds, offering rhythmic hacking and slashing with a dark fantasy edge.

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What players say

Players say development stopped, leaving the game as an abandoned Early Access title. Many compare it unfavorably to Risk of Rain, citing little content, unpolished gameplay, and poor optimization. A few find the foundation promising, but sentiment is overwhelmingly negative.

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