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G SQUAD IN THE LINEUP FOR JUNE STEAM NEXTFEST
Vigorous Games has announced that their handcrafted autobattler, G Squad, will be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The game combines strategy roguelite and RPG elements with a unique art style and synth soundtrack, aiming to provide an approachable strategy experience on PC.
UnderMine 2’s Lunar Magic Update Arrives Today, Introducing a New Playable Sorceress and More
Thorium has released the Lunar Magic Update for their action-roguelike game UnderMine 2, currently in Early Access. This major update introduces a new playable character, Minerva the Lunar Sorceress, alongside a Bestiary, new encounters, and quality-of-life improvements. The update also adds features like relic sharing and new achievements, continuing the game's development towards its 1.0 launch.
Wizard's Path: Web Demo
Wizard's Path: Palette of Spells is a fast-paced browser action roguelite featuring spell combinations, enemy waves, and tag-based mage identities. The game allows players to level up and combine spells to overcome challenges.
Monsters are Coming! gets Xbox release this summer
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Ludogram have announced that their game Monsters are Coming! will be released on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on August 6th. The game, which has been available on PC since November 2025, is a tower-survivor action-roguelite where players defend a moving city against monster hordes.
Demon Spore – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Demon Spore is an upcoming action roguelite where players take on the role of a scientist attempting to escape a research lab overrun by a rapidly evolving tentacle horror. The game features randomized layouts, local co-op for up to four players, and environmental interaction for survival. Beta sign-ups are currently open via the game's Discord server.
Where Giants Fall is a 3D top-down fantasy bullet-heaven action roguelite where movement, upgrade choices, and active ability timing decide whether a fragile run stalls out or becomes unstoppable.
Where Giants Fall is a new 3D top-down action roguelite with bullet-heaven elements, developed by Everclear Games. The game emphasizes movement, upgrade choices, and active ability timing, featuring auto-fire weapons that evolve and unlock ultimate abilities. It will be available on PC with Steam Deck support and is a single-purchase title with no microtransactions.
Grab A Bat, A Puck And A Bowling Ball – SPORTAL Is Here
SPORTAL, a retro-inspired action roguelite developed by Sleepwalking Potatoes and published by Retrovibe, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a unique premise where players use sporting equipment as weapons against B-movie monsters across six themed arenas, incorporating classic arcade action and modern roguelite progression systems.
Beatdown City Survivors Smashes Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass
Beatdown City Survivors, a survivors-like action roguelite, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and is available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by NuChallenger, the game features chaotic urban environments with interactive hazards and a deep weapon combination system. This new title builds upon the creative energy of the previous game, Treachery in Beatdown City, offering a faster-paced and more humorous experience.
HellHeart Breaker Revealed, Mixing Roguelite Combat With Monster Girl Romance
Red Dunes Games and BattleBrew Productions have revealed HellHeart Breaker, an action roguelite featuring monster girl romance and branching narrative choices, set to launch on PC in Q2 2027. Players will battle through seven distinct worlds, build relationships with characters that grant unique abilities, and uncover the truth behind a prophecy in this blend of Asian mythology and neon-lit fantasy.
The Vampire Survivors Team Found The Perfect Anime To Adapt
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle announced Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, an adaptation of the popular anime and manga series. The multiplayer game will feature up to eight players battling Cursed Spirits and accumulating points, with mechanics inspired by the Culling Games arc. It is set to launch in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Action roguelite To Kill a God gets a new mage character, and a demo for you to try them out in
The action roguelite To Kill a God has revealed a new mage character, Talorim, in a trailer shown at the PC Gaming Show. A demo featuring this new character is now available for download on Steam. The game features a unique 'SkillMap' system that combines skill trees with world traversal for progression.
Blood Dungeon Announced, Nidhogg Creator’s New Action Roguelike Gets Steam Demo
Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a new action roguelike from the creators of Nidhogg, set to release in late summer 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo is currently available on Steam. The game features fast-paced 2D action, parkour, monster kiting, and a progression system through a "Bone Shop" for upgrades.
Vampire Survivors Announces Switch 2 Version, New DLC And Name Update
Poncle has announced a new chapter for Vampire Survivors, including a Nintendo Switch 2 version with improved performance and mouse support. The 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC will launch this summer with new characters, weapons, and a stage, while the base game will be renamed to 'Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton' as part of the new 'Survivaton' initiative. Additionally, a new Japanese subsidiary, Poncle Japan, has been established.
Into the Unwell gets new Day of the Devs trailer
Into the Unwell, a co-op action roguelite inspired by rubber-hose animation, received a new trailer at Day of the Devs showcasing the character Charcat. Developed by She Was Such A Good Horse and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game will now have a full release in 2027 instead of Steam Early Access.
33 Immortals finally leaves early access next week
Thunder Lotus Games announced that their co-op action roguelike, 33 Immortals, will exit Early Access on June 10th for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The 1.0 release includes all three playable worlds, a final boss, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback. The game features 33-player co-op runs, large-scale raids, and a progression system focused on collecting resources and permanent upgrades.
Demos and Freebies
Chivalware, a frantic tile-matching action roguelite, is available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players' reflexes and coordination on a grid battlefield, requiring them to evade attacks and match tiles.
Master of Chaos demo out now on Steam: Beat or Break the Game
The demo for Master of Chaos, a solo-developed action roguelite, is now available on Steam for PC and Steam Deck. The demo features engaging combat with counter mechanics, objective-driven runs, stackable projectile patterns, and a unique 'game break' win condition. The game is being developed by Johan Lind and incorporates feedback from community playtesters.
Realm of Ink launch trailer – new action roguelike for Nintendo Switch
Realm of Ink, an action roguelike developed by Leap Studio and published by 4Divinity, has officially launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features fast-paced combat, a companion system with transformational abilities, and a distinct art style inspired by classical Chinese ink-wash painting. Players can explore diverse realms, battle unique creatures, and test their skills in various challenge modes.
Realm of Ink Released
Leap Studio and 4Divinity's action roguelite game, Realm of Ink, has officially launched its version 1.0 on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game previously underwent an Early Access period.
REALM OF INK - OUT NOW! BREAK THE CYCLE AND REWRITE YOUR DESTINY!
Leap Studio's ink-painted action roguelite, Realm of Ink, has officially launched its V1.0 version, exiting PC Early Access and debuting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game features fast-paced combat, a Chinese-inspired art style, and a narrative where players rewrite destiny. A crossover collaboration with BlazBlue Entropy Effect adds a new playable character.