ReBlade: The Death Spiral: New Cyberpunk Soulslike announced for PC

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" Gaming News
28 January 2026 no comments

The action RPG genre is crowded, but every so often, a title surfaces with enough visual flair and mechanical precision to stop the scroll. Enter ReBlade: The Death Spiral. Developed by Chillyroom and published by Spiral Up Games, the Soulslike has been announced for PC.

Forget the slow-burn progression of traditional RPGs, ReBlade: The Death Spiral is an adrenaline shot directly into the heart of the cyberpunk genre.

Imagine the razor-sharp precision of Stellar Blade‘s parry system distilled into the addictive, “one-more-run” loop of Hades. This isn’t just a game about surviving a dystopia, but about systematically dismantling a mechanical heaven built on the backs of the discarded.

Developed by Chillyroom and published by Spiral Up Games, the ARPG transports players to a world where ancient Chinese mythology hasn’t been forgotten, but digitized. You step into the sleek, metallic chassis of a Synthetic, a being designed for servitude but destined for rebellion.

You are trapped in the “Death Spiral,” an endless cycle of resets designed to keep the population in check under the guise of “false immortality.” But every time you fall, you don’t just restart, you evolve.

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ReBlade: The Death Spiral: A New Cycle of Cyberpunk Carnage

You aren’t playing as a typical hero. You’re a “Synthetic,” a manufactured soul trapped in a loop against gods who traded their flesh for eternal code.

The atmosphere is thick, think rain-slicked alleys, buzzing cybernetics, and the constant hum of a world that’s forgotten what it means to die. It feels heavy, desperate, and incredibly stylish.

The narrative hook hits hard because it challenges the idea of immortality. These mechanical deities aren’t just bosses; they’re symbols of a system that’s broken.

Every time you fall, the “Death Spiral” brings you back, but you aren’t the same. You’re faster, meaner, and more tuned to the frequency of the carnage around you. It’s a beautiful, violent dance that looks to set a new bar for indie action.

ReBlade: Mastery Through the Machine

Don’t expect to button-mash your way through this one. The combat is built on a foundation of parry-heavy mechanics that demand you read your enemy’s every spark and twitch. It’s rewarding in that specific way where a perfectly timed block feels better than the killing blow itself.

What’s really interesting is the “Chip and Augment” synergy. You aren’t just picking random buffs, but building a specialized killing machine. You might slot a chip that turns your parries into explosive counter-shocks, or an augment that speeds up your dash every time you draw blood.

It’s about finding that broken combination that lets you melt through a boss that’s been stonewalling you for an hour. And doing it in style.

Is ReBlade: The Death Spiral Worth the Wait?

If you live for fast-paced character action and the thrill of recursive progression, this needs to be on your radar. It’s got the visual flair of a AAA blockbuster with the hardcore soul of an indie smash hit. It’s definitely one to wishlist if you’re ready to embrace the spiral.

Are you a perfect parry purist, or do you prefer to overwhelm your enemies with pure speed and augments?

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."

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