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2017 PCPlayStationXbox

A sci-fi Soulslike where you fight through a decaying industrial complex in an exoskeleton. Its hook is targeting and severing specific limbs to loot the exact gear and upgrades you want.

What defines The Surge:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Strong character progression
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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