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This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Wanderburg, a bullet heaven where you drive around a Frankensteinian hybrid of a castle and a tank, is out in early access today
Wanderburg, a bullet heaven roguelike where players control a castle-tank hybrid, has been released in early access today on Steam. The game features a modular castle that expands with new modules and weaponry as players level up, with mechanics involving collecting sheep and defeating rival fortresses. Developer Randwerk plans to add more content and make adjustments based on community feedback over the next six to 12 months.
Blood Dungeon Is A Survivors-Like For People Who Don’t Like Vampire Survivors
Blood Dungeon is a new "survivors-like" game from developer Messhof that aims to improve upon the formula popularized by Vampire Survivors. While Vampire Survivors is criticized for its passive gameplay and uninspired aesthetics, Blood Dungeon incorporates traditional platforming mechanics, a distinct hand-drawn art style, and a strong sense of personality to create a more engaging and interactive experience.
Blood Dungeon launch trailer – Nidhogg dev releases action roguelike on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Blood Dungeon, the action roguelike from Nidhogg developer Messhof, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a feverish bullet heaven platformer experience with over 100 enemies, unlockable characters, and dynamic music. A launch trailer is available, and the game can be purchased on the Nintendo eShop.
Endless Rails Is a Train-Building Bullet Heaven Roguelite Releasing Soon
Studio Monoblok's isometric bullet heaven roguelite, Endless Rails, is set to release on PC on September 30, 2026. The game challenges players to build and survive with a train in a post-apocalyptic, monster-infested wasteland, featuring permanent upgrades and strategic train car management.
Blood Dungeon review
Blood Dungeon, developed and published by Messhof, offers an enjoyable take on the autoshooter or 'bullet heaven' roguelite genre, translating the typically top-down experience into a side-scrolling platformer. While it adheres to the genre's core mechanics of upgrading abilities and surviving waves of enemies, the review notes that the game's appeal wanes after the initial hours, becoming more of a grind than a rewarding experience despite its slick presentation and satisfying gameplay feel.
"Accidental" Vampire Survivors expansion Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the original tale I've been craving, for just $1
Poncle has announced the "accidental" DLC for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon, set to launch on August 28, 2026, for $0.99. Originally intended as a content update for Legacy of the Moonspell, it has evolved into a full expansion featuring 12 new characters, over 16 weapons and evolutions, a new stage, and additional music. The developer also confirmed that Legacy of the Moonspell will receive its own content buff.
Yet Another Zombie Survivors Finally Leaves Early Access For Full Launch
Yet Another Zombie Survivors has officially launched out of Early Access for PC, PlayStation, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Awesome Games Studio, the bullet heaven survival game allows players to build a three-person squad to face zombie hordes. The 1.0 release includes new story content, quests, and a Survivors' Base.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes Of Hel Review
Jotunnslayer: Hordes Of Hel offers an addictive gameplay loop in the "bullet heaven" genre, though it suffers from less-than-stellar visuals and performance on the Nintendo Switch. The game manages to hook players with its engaging mechanics.
Helldivers 2 is Out Now on PS Plus Extra/Premium, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Coming Next Week
Helldivers 2 is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring new Illuminate enemies and a level cap increase. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released on August 18th, alongside Vampire Survivors. Later in August, Hell is Us and Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash will join the service, followed by Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2 Stay Human on August 25th. Premium subscribers also gain access to classic titles Onimusha: Dawn of the Dreams and Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Spaceship bullet heaven Seven Suns of Orion has what Vampire Survivors lacks: semi-Newtonian physics and railguns
Seven Suns of Orion is a spaceship bullet heaven game that distinguishes itself from Vampire Survivors with semi-Newtonian physics and railguns. Players must survive seven minutes against an invading drone army, culminating in a boss battle. The game features distinct ship handling and control schemes, encouraging strategic movement and use of environmental gravity wells.
Release Dates/Windows
This article announces release dates for several games. Cloudbreaker, an inventory management, bullet heaven, and roguelite game, is set to release on September 15th. Danchi Days also received a release date trailer, with its launch scheduled for October 29th. Fallen Tear - The Ascension is also mentioned.
Blood Dungeon announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from Nidhogg creators
Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a new action roguelike bullet heaven game, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set to launch on August 25, 2026, and features frenetic, movement-focused gameplay with over 100 enemies, unlockable characters, weapons, and a dynamic soundtrack.
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD, which is its real name, is free on Steam for a limited time
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD is currently free on Steam for a limited time to promote the upcoming release of Yet Another Zombie Survivors. The twin-stick shooter, originally released in 2017, features zombie shooting and base defense mechanics, with unlockable weapons and traps. Its successor, Yet Another Zombie Survivors, is a bullet heaven game currently in early access, scheduled for a 1.0 launch on August 20.
Roguelike bullet heaven Divine Comedy but with anime girls Hell Maiden is out today in early access
The roguelike bullet heaven game Hell Maiden, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy with an anime aesthetic, has been released in early access on Steam. The game features deckbuilding elements and a progression system similar to Hades, with plans for significant content updates in 2026 and beyond. The developers intend for the game to remain in early access for approximately one year, with a price increase planned for the full release.
8,846 Captains Later, Sublight's Demo Just Got a Lot More Dangerous
Codebrew Software has released a major update, patch 0.18.0, for the demo of their space bullet heaven roguelike, Sublight. The update introduces reworked weapons, balance changes, and a new flagship enemy that spawns after 30 minutes to challenge players. This update incorporates player feedback received during the recent Steam Next Fest, where the demo garnered 8,846 downloads.
Shard Squad launches on consoles on July 30!
Shard Squad, a Brazilian bullet heaven game published by Nuntius Games, will launch on consoles on July 30, 2026, following its PC debut. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It features a squad-based combat system with elemental creatures, strategic combinations, and over 20 hours of story content.
Shard Squad coming to Nintendo Switch
Nuntius Games announced that Shard Squad, a bullet heaven game developed by The Root Studios, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026. The game features elemental creatures, strategic squad building, and over 20 hours of content, including a local co-op mode.
COMMAND THREE, SURVIVE THOUSANDS! ‘LUMINAS: PARASITE REIGN’ EARLY ACCESS LAUNCHES ON STEAM JULY 24TH
SOTO Game Studio announced that their debut game, Luminas: Parasite Reign, will launch on Steam in Early Access on July 24th, 2026. This party-based roguelite features up to three controllable magical beings, waves of enemies, boss battles, and unlockable treasures, with player feedback shaping future content.
Sodaman Fizzes Onto Xbox Series X|S
Sodaman, a roguelike game inspired by Vampire Survivors, Death Must Die, and Balatro, has launched on Xbox Series X|S for £6.69. Developed by Tape Corps and published by GameDev.ist, the game features a unique premise where players control a hero powered by fizzy drinks to fight aliens and save the universe from a soda-less catastrophe. It offers deep progression with customizable weapons, cybernetic augmentations, and collectible cards.
