Red Dunes Games and Singapore-based developer BattleBrew Productions have officially unveiled HellHeart Breaker, a new action roguelite that mixes fast-paced dungeon crawling with romance mechanics and branching story choices.
The game made its latest appearance during the Southeast Asian Games Showcase and is currently targeting a Q2 2027 release on PC.
From the Team Behind Cuisineer
BattleBrew Productions is best known for Cuisineer, and HellHeart Breaker continues the studio’s focus on blending action gameplay with character-driven storytelling.
Players awaken deep within the Underworld with no memory of who they are. Trapped in the final surviving city of the realm, Aashraya, they must battle their way upward while uncovering the truth behind a mysterious prophecy tied to their existence.
Romance Changes the Battlefield
The game’s central twist comes from its relationship system.
Throughout the adventure, players can build bonds with Clan Scions representing different factions across the Underworld. Romance isn’t simply a narrative choice. Characters you pursue grant unique abilities and powers, while those you reject can become powerful bosses standing in your path.
The roster includes characters such as a Naga princess, an Oni blacksmith, a Kitsune courtesan, and an Asuran enforcer.
According to the developers, players can align with one of seven clans, each tied to its own elemental skill tree, weapons, and storyline.
Seven Clans, Seven Worlds
HellHeart Breaker is set across seven distinct worlds connected to seven elemental powers.
Players will gain access to 35 weapons ranging from traditional jian swords to katars, alongside elemental upgrades and combat augments that allow for different playstyles.
BattleBrew says player choices will shape the story, leading to one of nine planned endings.
More Than Just Combat
Outside of dungeon runs, players can customize outfits, decorate their home, visit the Kappa Market for food, and even spend time fishing.
The setting combines Asian mythology with neon-lit fantasy, creating what the developers describe as an Underworld filled with smoky jazz clubs, ancient rivalries, and supernatural politics.
Planned Features
- Seven clans with unique storylines and motivations
- Seven elemental skill trees
- 35 weapon types
- Seven worlds to explore
- Nine planned endings
- Romance-driven progression and boss encounters
- Home decoration and outfit customization
- Fishing and side activities
HellHeart Breaker has been in development since July 2024 and is currently scheduled to launch on PC in Q2 2027.
