Arena of Suffering — Press Kit

Fact Sheet

Elevator Pitch: Turn-based fantasy JRPG with tactical battles, tons of bosses to fight, and plenty of humor.

• Developer/Publisher: Potato Publishing, LLC (USA)
• Game Title: Arena of Suffering
• Genre: JRPG / Turn-Based / Fantasy
• Platforms: Windows PC (Steam)
• Release Date: January 13, 2026
• Price: $9.99
• Demo: Available Now (Steam Next Fest, Oct 13–20, 2025)
• Playtime: ~10 hours
• Languages: English (launch); others TBD
• Steam Page: Steam Link

About the Game

In a land plagued by monsters, undead, and the occasional truffle bandit, four unlikely heroes join forces to take on the impossible. With the help of a talkative bird, a roaring arena crowd, and a suspiciously lazy adventurer’s guild, you’ll fight, explore, and scheme your way to glory.

Arena of Suffering is an old-school JRPG with modern polish. Explore bustling towns, ten dangerous dungeons, and a country full of trouble, all while battling over 120 unique monsters. Build your dream team from nine distinct classes and find devastating party combinations to flatten your opponents.

About the Studio

Potato Publishing is a small indie studio based in the U.S. Arena of Suffering is our flagship JRPG project, crafted with custom systems and a love of old-school design.

Press Release

Arena of Suffering brings tactical, fantasy JRPG combat to Steam on January 13, 2026

New Windsor, Maryland — September 29, 2025 — Potato Publishing today announced Arena of Suffering, a dark fantasy JRPG launching on Steam January 13, 2026. Players will battle through ten distinct dungeons using a tactical, turn-based system designed for clarity and bite.

“I like playing classic Dragon Quest-inspired JRPGs, but there just aren’t enough of them. So I made one for myself.” — Michael Lummis

• Tactical Turn-Based Battles: Classic top-down combat reimagined with modern clarity and polish.
• Nine Customizable Classes: Mix and match to build your own party strategy.
• Hand-Built + Random Encounters: Keeps pacing fresh—no forced grinding unless you want it.
• Bosses Everywhere: Dozens of climactic fights, plus hidden super-bosses for extra challenge.
• Custom Systems: Built in RPG Maker MZ with bespoke lighting, proximity audio, and a redesigned battle UI.
• Expansive Soundtrack: Over 50 original tracks spanning grim battle themes and haunting exploration pieces.

Contact

Email: mklummis@gmail.com

Studio: Potato Publishing, LLC