- HEART ABYSS is set to release on November 3 - 10 September 2026
Hello, everyone!November 3! That's the date we're aiming for the full release of HEART ABYSS. Yes, you read that right! We're finally getting ready to release the game!The HEART ABYSS dev team is crashing into the broadcast with news we simply can't keep to ourselves!And we really hope you're ready to follow Leon's journey from damp undergrounds to imperial chambers, kicking and punching your way through anyone foolish enough to stand in his path!So, November 3! Mark it on your calendars. Keep the day free. You'll want to dive headfirst into the struggle of one brave Jinko against an entire Empire.In the meantime, add the game to your wishlist, follow the news, and get ready for the journey.The countdown has begun.With love,The HEART ABYSS Team
- HEART ABYSS Demo: A Week of Survival in the Capital - 25 August 2026
Hey, everyone!The HEART ABYSS dev team is live with fresh news straight from the Imperial Capital! The new HEART ABYSS Demo has been available on Steam for a week now, and Leon has already managed to cause absolute chaos in the Imperial Palace.Who are we to judge? But we still decided to check in and see just how rough the week was for the Capital's residents.39:1 — The Score in Favor of Leon1,630 deaths. That is precisely how many times Leon met his end in all kinds of brutal ways over the past seven days.Yet every single time, the brave jinko returned to push forward and kick even more ass. And he pulled it off with flying colors (with your help, of course)!64,168 slain enemies. That's how many foes were taken down by players Leon during the first week. This means that for every single death of Leon, 39 bad guys got utterly wrecked. Not a bad result for a former slave!Well, so far the…
- HEART ABYSS Demo is Live on Steam: The Imperial Palace is Open! - 17 August 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS team here! While development is in full swing, we invite you to join Leon for a stop in the center of the Capital and take a closer look at the Imperial Palace. Launch the new Demo and venture into the very heart of the Human Empire.But before you dive into the maze of ancient halls, be sure to check out our brand-new trailer:The Empire’s Most Forbidden RealmUnlike the suffocating tunnels of the "Mines" or the grim sanctuaries of the "Temple," Leon can finally catch a breath of fresh air as he walks through the bustling squares and lively streets of the Capital.His journey leads him into the Empire's most forbidden realm — the grand halls and winding corridors of the Imperial Palace. These vibrant interiors are steeped in both the spirit of bygone grandeur and demonic decay. And for good reason…Secrets of a Dark PastGenerations ago, the Human Empire faced an…
- The Heart of the Empire: HEART ABYSS Demo Arrives August 17 - 13 August 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS development team is here with some thrilling news! On August 17 at 13:00 UTC, Leon is kicking down the doors to the Imperial Palace in our brand-new Demo.Sure, he could show a bit more respect when entering the sanctuary of the Human Empire. But honestly, it’s hard to care about sacred relics when your sister’s life and the fate of all jinko in this world are on the line.Here's what awaits Leon, and anyone brave enough to aid him:The Imperial Palace. A place where opulent halls and surreal gardens clash with deep-seated intrigue and demonic forces. Then again, that’s just business as usual for palaces.Face a brand-new lineup of foes led by Kuma, the fearless Arena Champion and one of the Empire's elite warriors. Ruthless, relentless, and armed with a club that definitely doesn't believe in second chances.New Combat Skill. Alongside the "Electro Strike" every…
- Flying Bards, Samurai, and the Citizens of the Capital: New in HEART ABYSS - 25 June 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS team is back! While Leon continues his journey toward finding his sister, we're busy building the world around him. Today we'd like to show off an updated look at the Capital, some improved enemies, and one particularly unpleasant foe waiting further down the road.The Capital grows brighterThe Capital, which we covered in a previous devlog, continues to evolve. More and more placeholder assets are being replaced with unique visuals, and the city is steadily becoming the vibrant center of the Empire we always imagined.Here are a fresh environment shot and new artwork created specifically for the Capital. In contrast to the dark Mines and the grim Temple, this location is shaping up to be one of the most memorable areas in the game.The streets are getting crowdedWhat kind of metropolis would it be without its inhabitants? The Capital is gradually filling with…
- Leon’s cage slams shut on May 12th! - 8 May 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS team is here! We’re sorry to tell you, but the Open Playtest will wrap up on May 12th at 13:00 UTC. It’s time for Leon to return to his cage! You still have a few days to conquer the Iwamoto Mines, test out the new combat system and platforming mechanics, fry the boss with Leon’s "Electric Strike," and delve deeper into the lore of the HEART ABYSS world.Don’t forget to share your feedback! What was cool? What needs more polish? Which moments stuck with you, and which enemies made you break a sweat? We’ll read it all and get it to work!And Wishlist the game if you haven't already!With love,The HEART ABYSS Team
- Unchain Leon in The HEART ABYSS Open Playtest! - 28 April 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS team is here! We haven’t just been sitting around. We’ve been hard working on prepp an Open Playtest for you! Starting today, you can dive headfirst into Leon’s journey.A Whole New Level! You’ll get access to the "Iwamoto’s Mines" ― the second level of the game, where Leon finds himself after escaping Masta’s mansion in the Prologue.Overhauled Combat System:- Dash-Parry: We’ve added a parry mechanic tied to your dash.- Refined Tempo: We slowed things down just a bit to make the combats clearer and juicier.- Expanded Move List: Leon now has an uppercut, a down-thrust, and a heavy attack. Let’s see how it works in your hands!New Threats:Hidden in the dark corners of the mines are not one, not two, but four new types of enemies.And, of course, a new boss. He’s not just huge; he’s a total curveball. Let’s just say he’s the last thing you’d expect to find in the…
- Meet the Demon of Death and Sign Up for the Playtest - 27 January 2026
Hey everyone!The HEART ABYSS team continues to work hard on the game, and in this post, we'll tell you about our recent achievements. By the way, we've already opened registration for the playtest! Join us!And now, onto the recent happenings.New Level Development Progress Having finished the Imperial Capital level, which turned out to be as big as the rest of the game, we've moved on to Iwamoto Castle.We're also working on the visuals for the Temple of Death. This is the third location, in case anyone forgot, that Leon reaches after escaping from the Mines.The boss of the third level—the Demon of Death—is also getting its graphic realization. Here's a look at the work in progress. What do you think?Overall, we've done a huge amount of work on level design and optimizing the development process.Animation Polish We continue to refine what's already been done, namely the animations.We've a…
- Snipers, Bards, and Black Holes: What’s New in HEART ABYSS - 2 December 2025
Hey everyone! Here’s another portion of news about the development of HEART ABYSS. A New Level Is Ready!We’ve finished working on a major level — the Capital of the Empire. After Leon fought his way out of the Mansion, crawled through piles of junk and mine carts in the Mines, and barely escaped the Temple full of deadly traps, he found himself in the ultimate nightmare for a social phobic — an overcrowded megapolis.Here he’ll have to visit different districts of the city, explore manufactures, descend into the darkest slums, and unleash a bloody massacre in the wealthy districts. Mystical Bards and Other EnemiesA new location means new enemies. You didn’t think you’d be fighting only unlucky guards or zombies the whole time, did you? From the rooftops, Leon is watched by ruthless, well-trained Ashigaru with teppō. They’re armed with rifled guns and can shoot a squirrel right in the eye…
- Ramen-ten "Heart Abyss" is out! - 6 November 2025
Hello everyone! Ramen-ten "Heart Abyss" is available, and we invite you to join us at our wonderful ramen shop for first-class service.This is a game that always comes with you, no matter what you're doing. Work, study, or play – Leon continues to serve customers and earn money to grow his small restaurant. Add it to your desktop, download your favorite playlist, and enjoy! 🍜With love,The HEART ABYSS Team
- Announcement of the game’s release date (but a different one) - 22 October 2025
Hey everyone!The work on the main game is in full swing — we’ll be sharing our progress very soon.But for now, we have a small and tasty surprise for you.It’s a little side project made by our team for your fun and convenience. During their tough journey, Leon and Ray find themselves in the capital of the Empire.Life in the big city isn’t cheap — you need food and a place to live — so they start a small business and open their own ramen shop, Ramen-ten “Heart Abyss.”Wishlist Ramen-ten ‘Heart Abyss’Ramen-ten “Heart Abyss” is an idle management game where you run a tiny ramen shop right on your desktop.Cook ramen and unlock new recipes.Serve unique guests — samurai, yokai, and ordinary townsfolk.Level up your shop, come back to collect rewards, and buy decorations.Customize your counter, change your signboard, shop colors, pets, décor — and even Leon and Ray’s outfits.Improve your time ma…
- Check out the new locations, enemies, and combat system updates! - 2 July 2025
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since our last update, and we haven’t been sitting still — we’ve been hard at work on two major levels: the Mines and the Temple.New LevelsGameplay-wise, these levels are ready, but there’s still plenty to do with art and narrative. That said, we’re excited to share what we have so far and show off a bit!We’ve also started work on the next big level — the Empire’s Capital, where Leon and his buddy Ray find themselves after the Temple of Death. Here, Leon will need to hide out in the Slums, sneak through both the Lower and Upper City, and even visit the Imperial Palace. It’s shaping up to be a huge level, so there’s a lot ahead. If we look at the game as a whole, about one-third of the planned content is already done. That’s pretty amazing, and we’re really proud of how far we’ve come. The game is growing, evolving, and slowly filling out with content from…
- New Horizons in HEART ABYSS: Dating Mechanics! - 1 April 2025
Hello everyone! We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting news about the game and its development, so we’ve decided to keep you in the loop with regular updates. And today’s news is absolutely on fire! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new mechanic that will spice up the gameplay significantly! You’ll not only be smashing heads and swinging your katana, splattering blood on the floors and walls, but you’ll also have the chance to build romantic relationships with your favorite heroes. Get ready for new emotions, intriguing dialogues, and a ton of unexpected twists! What Awaits You? 💖 Romance with Every Hero Now you can develop relationships with each character in the game. Leon is finally free🍉, which means he can unleash his passion and inner fire! Let your desires run wild and choose the perfect (or maybe not-so-perfect) partner for him., which means he can unleash his passion and inner…
- Fresh (and Not So Fresh) Meat in HEART ABYSS! Who Will You Take Down First? - 24 March 2025
Hello everyone! It’s time for the latest updates from the development of HEART ABYSS! Yes, we’re still alive and kicking, working hard on the game, and it’s set to be released (when? In due time!). Leon’s enemy ranks are growing with new characters, each more dangerous than the last. Each one comes with their own unique attacks and fighting style, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy battling them. So, let’s meet them! Kibishi Fukku “This piece of meat will make a fine addition to my collection!” https://i.ibb.co/xtvDHwjZ/pudgelkz.gif Even among slavers, dark rumors swirl about them. They say they know neither pain nor fatigue, and their only passion is to break others' bones. Kibishi Fukku are overseers of the Mines, their lives long since dissolved in the toxic fumes of the dungeons. Their bodies are a grotesque mix of the living and the decayed, bound in filthy bandages soaked in sweat, blood…
- Results of the Creative Contest! And a Valentine’s Card❤️ - 14 February 2025
Hello everyone! Last week, we announced a contest where you had to come up with a name for our new enemy, affectionately known as ““Pudge.” After careful discussion, we decided on the name Kibishi Fukku (from Japanese: 厳しいフック), which means “Tough Hook.” It sounds great, and we love it! Congratulations to the winner, and a big thank you to everyone who participated. And here’s a Valentine’s card from Leon in honor of the holiday. Our most precious treasure and the love of our lives is you, dear players and supporters. https://i.ibb.co/wrcX1jCk/StV.gif Don’t forget to like this post, add the game to your Steam Wishlist, and join our Discord. Thank you for your support and belief in our team and project! With love, The HEART ABYSS Team
- Come Up with a Name for Our New Enemy and Get Featured in the Game Credits! - 6 February 2025
Hello everyone! In our last post, we introduced you to our new enemy, who has been affectionately dubbed “Pudge” in the backchannels of our work chats. Just a reminder, he’s armed with a sharp hook that he flings around with flair, pulling Leon closer for a hefty smack! But, as you can imagine, he can’t go by “Pudge,” so… The HEART ABYSS team is calling on your creativity to join our contest! Here’s what you need to do: In the comments of this post, suggest a name for our new character and briefly explain why you chose that name. Feel free to submit as many comments as you like—there’s no limit! Important: We’ll only consider names that are family-friendly, so let’s keep it clean! We’ll announce the results in a week. The game team will choose the winner with their heart and soul. Just a heads up: we reserve the right not to select any name if nothing strikes a chord with us. We hope yo…
- It's hammer time! Level editor, new enemy, and more news - 27 December 2024
Hello everyone! The year 2024 is coming to a close. It’s been a challenging yet productive year for our team. Despite the hurdles, we’ve made significant progress on the game’s development. While the release is still a way off, we’re steadily moving forward. Brief summary of the year: Added a host of new gameplay features, inspired by some games and anime. (You’ll see what we mean on release!) Began work on a new game level, the Mines, introducing fresh enemies and weapons. Updated the art style for backgrounds and environments, and improved the lighting. Introduced new enemies: Shadow Warriors, a Warrior with a Naginata, and Hammerman. Rewrote the game’s story and lore. Implemented new mechanics, including a healing system for the protagonist. Conducted an open playtest and gathered invaluable feedback. Thanks to everyone who participated! Released a demo built on a new engine, featuri…
- New mode for the demo, optimization, and bug fixes - 30 August 2024
Hello everyone! Thanks to everyone who played the demo and sent feedback. It's very valuable for our team and helps us refine and improve the game. We have prepared a small update, which includes: New “Fever” mode, where you have to complete the demo in a certain amount of time; Fixing several bugs; Additional optimization; Fixing the collision of the dash strike; New dialogues; And a couple of Easter eggs. Play and share your impressions here or on Discord. Love, HEART ABYSS Team
- Play the new HEART ABYSS demo! - 21 August 2024
Hello everyone! The big day has finally come! Today, we're unveiling a brand-new demo for Heart Abyss, which features absolutely ALL the changes we've made over the last few months. The Prologue; Two levels: the "Dungeons" and "Masta's Mansion" The first boss, Kazuo Iwamoto; New enemies: Shadow Warriors, and a Warrior with a Naginata, Hammerman; The execution and healing systems; More gameplay features: sword-throwing sight, electricity mechanics, arena system; A new beginning to the story; Updated graphics on all levels! Download the latest demo update, today! We look forward to your feedback here or on Discord. We are already working on the next levels. Thank you for your support and faith in the team and the project! Love, HEART ABYSS Team
- The playtest is complete! Demo will be out soon 💣💥 - 14 August 2024
Hello everyone! We are wrapping up the open playtest for the latest version of HEART ABYSS today. If you haven't played it yet, do so right now! And don't forget to leave a review. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the event. Because of your feedback, we have a better understanding of where we can improve the game and what to focus on to create the best experience for players. We'll start finalizing the next demo version, which will be available to everyone soon. Don't forget to join our Discord, share the game with your friends, and send us comments with your ideas for HEART ABYSS. Love, HEART ABYSS Team
