Indie developer Gritty Piggy and publisher Assemble Entertainment have announced Sin or Suffer, a dark and story-rich survival-horror JRPG coming to PC via Steam in 2027. Players will enter a medieval prison consumed by violence, corruption, and something far more disturbing lurking beneath its walls.
Following a devastating prison riot, the guards have disappeared and the surviving inmates have seized control of the facility. Players take on the role of a broken prisoner who must venture into the depths of the prison to uncover the truth behind Sin, a mysterious and unseen force capable of twisting bodies, minds, and even reality itself.
What begins as a brutal prison survival story gradually develops into something considerably stranger and more grotesque. Sin or Suffer draws inspiration from games and dark fantasy such as Fear & Hunger and Look Outside, while also taking influence from the grim and violent world of Berserk.
Survival will require more than simply defeating enemies. The game features deliberate turn-based combat where players can mutilate enemies, while choices made throughout each encounter can have lasting consequences. Players will also explore five interconnected areas with multiple routes through the prison, giving them plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden paths and secrets.
Language itself plays an important role in the world of Sin or Suffer, with certain words capable of reshaping reality. Players will also encounter companions and NPCs whose stories can change permanently depending on the choices they make. Managing scarce resources, crafting, and deciding when to use dangerous items will be essential for surviving the prison’s many threats.
Those looking for a single playthrough won’t see everything the game has to offer, either. Sin or Suffer features multiple premature endings, multiple main endings, and a secret ending, giving players plenty of reasons to return to its disturbing world and explore different choices.
As players descend further into the prison, the nature of the story begins to shift. What initially appears to be a tale of survival against violent prisoners slowly transforms into something much more personal, supernatural, and horrifying.
Sin or Suffer represents Gritty Piggy’s largest project to date. The indie developer previously worked on websites and fantasy novels before turning its attention toward creating a larger-scale game inspired by a shared passion for horror. The result is a world built around discovery and consequences, where understanding what is happening around you can be just as dangerous as the enemies standing in your way.
Will you choose to sin or suffer? You’ll find out when Sin or Suffer launches on Steam for PC in 2027.