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Realm of Ink: Step Into an Action Roguelite of Ancient Mythology and Relentless Combat
Realm of Ink, an action roguelite inspired by traditional Chinese ink art and mythology, is launching out of Early Access on May 26 for Xbox Series X|S. The game features deep build customization with over 50 ink gems and 200 artifacts, alongside unlockable characters and ink pets. A crossover with BlazBlue Entropy Effect introduces the character Oread with new abilities.
Realm of Ink’s Stylish Swordplay Hits Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Realm of Ink, an action roguelite developed by Leap Studio and published by 4Divinity, has launched on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a distinct ink-painted art style and a combat system focused on fast-paced swordplay, with players exploring shifting realms and unlocking new abilities. It previously gained a 'Very Positive' reputation during its Steam Early Access period.
Dinopirates from Inner Space – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Dinopirates from Inner Space is an action roguelike set in a sci-fi space environment where players assume the role of a disgraced dinosaur pirate captain. The game involves climbing the ranks by completing missions, battling enemies, and customizing combat loadouts with a mix of primitive and futuristic weaponry. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience the game's progression and humorous narrative.
Savara, the colorful action roguelite launches Today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
The action roguelite Savara, developed by Doryah Games and published by Ankama, has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This release follows its debut on PC via Steam and coincides with Ankama's 25th anniversary. Savara features strategic combat, weapon customization, and resource management in a vibrant world.
Savara Is On Xbox And PlayStation – And It Wants You To Earn Every Victory
Savara, an action roguelite developed by Doryah Games and published by Ankama Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features fast-paced combat, weapon crafting, and build experimentation, set during a festival for a warrior god. It is priced at £16.74 and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
Demon Lord: Just A Block Achieves 1,000+ Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews
Demon Lord: Just A Block, an action roguelite developed by YuWave and published by Skystone Games, has surpassed 1,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. The game features a unique mechanic where the world only moves when the player does, offering strategic combat and build customization.
Into The Unwell, the rubber hose animation-inspired action roguelike with a touch of Cuphead, has been delayed to 2027
The action roguelike Into The Unwell, inspired by rubber hose animation and compared to Cuphead, has been delayed to a full release in 2027. Developers She Was Such A Good Horse and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing announced the shift from its previously planned 2026 Early Access launch. The delay is humorously attributed to a cartoonish accident, with the team opting for a full release over a lengthy early access period.
SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"
White Owls Inc. has confirmed that SWERY and SUDA 51's action roguelite Hotel Barcelona is coming to Nintendo Switch soon. The Switch version will be a complete package including all DLC and updates for $34.99. The game, which launched in September 2025, has received a significant rework with the 'Under New Management' update.
Terraclysm Survivors Revealed — A Chaotic Online Co-Op Roguelike Inspired by Different Versions of the Apocalypse
DeadPixel Studio has revealed Terraclysm Survivors, a chaotic online co-op action roguelike inspired by various interpretations of the apocalypse. Players experiment with devastating build synergies in collapsing worlds drawn from different mythologies, facing massive enemy hordes in fast-paced combat. The game emphasizes pushing systems beyond their limits for unpredictable and insane runs, with lobby-based cooperative play and a portal system connecting distinct apocalyptic maps.
Bug Alliance Launching on Steam Early Access May 14
Bug Alliance, a top-down action roguelite focused on wave survival and deep buildcraft, is launching on Steam Early Access on May 14th. The game features a 13-chapter story campaign, an endless mode called Chaos Surge, and persistent progression systems. A demo is currently available on Steam.
CRYMELIGHT Launches in November 2026
FuRyu Corporation announced CRYMELIGHT, an action roguelike in the Cry series, will launch on November 5, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows a memory-wiped girl named Alice on a journey through Purgatory, featuring a colorful, Alice in Wonderland-inspired aesthetic and a poker-style Skill Card system for combat customization.
Build and command a flying fortress in the playtest of Castle Away
Renegade Games has announced a public Steam playtest for their strategy roguelite autobattler, Castle Away. The game challenges players to build and command a customizable flying fortress, with the playtest now supporting Linux, macOS, and controller inputs. Players strategically place structures within their keep to create synergies and battle demons across five distinct realms.
Duskfall Settles in with UnderMine 2’s 0.7 Update, Available Today!
Thorium has released the 0.7 Duskfall Update for UnderMine 2, introducing a new starting area, a new boss, a market, and a challenging "The Grim Crucible" difficulty mode. This update adds significant content as the game continues its journey towards a full 1.0 launch, building upon its action-roguelike gameplay with new characters, local co-op, and an Arcana system.
Ground Zero Hero announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Acclaim and Rowan Edmondson have announced Ground Zero Hero for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This action roguelike features a hand-drawn art style and blends bullet hell combat with horde survival mechanics. Players will evolve their characters by absorbing enemy mutations in a chaotic post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Unleash The Carnage – Bullet Heaven Vehicle-Builder TERRATECH LEGION Out Now on PC, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox Game Pass
Payload Studios' new vehicle-building Survivors-like game, TerraTech Legion, is now available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players build and upgrade unique battle vehicles to fight against robotic hordes across multiple worlds, featuring physics-based combat and a deep modular building system.
Unleash Your Inner Freak Today In Ground Zero Hero’s New Steam Demo
A free Steam demo for the upcoming horde survival action roguelike Ground Zero Hero is now available. Developed by Rowan Edmondson and published by Acclaim, Inc., the demo allows players to explore the Doomsday Desert, experiment with 14 mutations, and carry progress over to the full release. The game is set to launch this summer on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Survivor Legion Brings The Horde To Xbox
Survivor Legion, an action roguelike with a squad-based twist on the survivor genre, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £8.39. Developed and published by Happy Player, the game features team management and formation switching as key tactical elements. It offers a familiar yet fresh experience within the crowded survivor genre, distinguishing itself from titles like Vampire Survivors by focusing on leading multiple allies.
FINJI’s 868-BACK launches on May 28th
FINJI and Michael Brough announced that the computer-hacking strategy roguelike game 868-BACK will launch for PC on May 28th. The game challenges players to hack servers and steal data from corporations, with a soundtrack by Tara Macalister. FINJI, founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman, is also known for publishing games like Tunic and Chicory.
Hunt Intergalactic Criminals Together in Co-Op Roguelite, Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted, Out May 28
Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted, a co-op action roguelite shooter from Nanuq and Infini Fun, will be released on May 28 for PC via Steam. The game features eight playable outlaws, four-player online and local co-op, and a competitive "Final Showdown" mode where players battle for loot. Runs are designed to be quick, with permanent upgrades available at the Hunter's Heaven base.
Brain-Teasing Action Roguelite Demon Lord: Just A Block Moves the World on PC Today
The action roguelite Demon Lord: Just A Block, developed by YuWave and published by Skystone Games, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features a unique "world moves when the player does" mechanic, pixel graphics, and over 14 different weapons with dynamic powerups. It includes seven chapters, three distinct endings, and nine difficulty ascensions, with a launch price of $12.99 USD.