''Fraymakers'' is a

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developed by McLeodGaming. It was released in early access on Linux, macOS, and Windows PC via Steam on January 18, 2023. The game is additionally planned to release on

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once the early access period is complete. The game's character roster is composed of crossover characters from other indie games.

Gameplay

''Fraymakers'' is a

. Its roster of

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is composed of crossover characters from other indie games, including '' Octodad'' (2010), '' Downwell'' (2015), ''

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'' (2017), '' Slay the Spire'' (2019), '' Ittle Dew'' (2013), and the ''

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'' series. Several stages appear based on the fictional universes that the playable characters belong to.

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(NPC) "assists"—25 additional crossover characters from games such as ''

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'' (2009), '' CrossCode'' (2018), and '' Ape Out'' (2019)''—''appear during gameplay to aid the player. An external content editor, "FrayTools", allows users to develop custom content for the game.

Development

''Fraymakers'' is being developed by McLeodGaming—the developers of '' Super Smash Flash 2''—and Team Fray.

Marketing and release

An early access version of ''Fraymakers'' was initially planned for release in 2022 and funded through a campaign on the

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platform

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in late 2020. The Kickstarter campaign raised over . In January 2023, the early access version was released on Linux, macOS, and Windows PC via the online storefront

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. ''Fraymakers'' is planned to remain in early access for approximately two years before its full release. The early access version features four characters, five stages, and 20 assists. Post-release, an additional character is planned for release as downloadable content (DLC).

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