The Surge | Plus – 2025 |

is a 2017 action role-playing game developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment . Often described as a sci-fi "Souls-like," it combines the challenging combat and level design of the Dark Souls series with a dystopian industrial setting. Core Gameplay Mechanics

: Severing an armored limb grants the schematic and crafting materials for that specific piece of gear, allowing you to build and upgrade your own exoskeleton. The Surge

: Attacks are divided into vertical and horizontal strikes rather than light and heavy. Mastering these directions is essential to hitting specific targeted limbs effectively. is a 2017 action role-playing game developed by

: During combat, you can lock onto specific body parts of enemies (head, torso, arms, or legs). : Attacks are divided into vertical and horizontal

The game's most distinct feature is its , which replaces traditional randomized loot drops with a tactical "what you see is what you get" approach:

: Unarmored parts (indicated in blue) take more damage, making for a faster kill. Conversely, armored parts (indicated in yellow) are harder to damage but can be severed using a cinematic finishing move once you've built up enough energy.