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"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.
This week in PC games: a new King's Field-like RPG, an American Revolutionary War sim, and a dreaming megacity full of cool architecture
This week's PC game releases include a King's Field-like RPG called Forgotten Blood, an American Revolutionary War simulation, and Lullabies Made of Static, an exploration game set in a megacity. Other notable titles are the puzzler The Message from Deep Space, the fighting game Ninja Masters, and the bullet heaven game Mycofall.
VAMPIRATE HORDE SURVIVOR ON THE HIGH SEAS - ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM
Rock Pocket Games has announced Outsail the Sun, an action roguelite horde survivor game coming to Steam. Players will command a demonic pirate ship, manage a crew of vampirates, and battle sea creatures while avoiding the sun. The game will feature a playtest on Steam.
OUR BURROW — A Roguelite Where You Fight by Linking Animals – Expert Game Reviews
NO ENTRY: OUR BURROW is a fast-paced roguelite from indie developer One Team, featuring a unique combat system where players link animals together to unleash attacks. The game blends bullet heaven, tower defense, and action roguelite elements, with a free demo available on Steam. Players can experiment with animal combinations to create powerful builds, with permanent upgrades and new animals unlocking over time.
Shape Survivors — A Bullet Heaven Where the Arena Shrinks Around You – Expert Game Reviews
Shape Survivors is a solo-developed roguelite that introduces a shrinking arena mechanic to the crowded bullet-heaven genre. This twist forces players to constantly reposition and prioritize weapon choices, making every run a high-stakes firefight. The game also features score-attack leaderboards and permanent meta-progression, with a free demo available on Steam and the full game planned for 2026.
Hell Maiden Early Access Release Date Revealed
The deck-builder bullet heaven game Hell Maiden will launch in Early Access on July 16, featuring the first two Circles of Hell with new challenges and boss fights. The release will include voice acting by Diana Garnet and Phoebe Chan, and the opening theme will be crafted by the band Mili. Hell Maiden is inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.
Heretic’s Rapture – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Heretic's Rapture, a sequel to Heretic's Fork, is entering an open beta and combines Tetris-like block placement with tower defense, deck building, and bullet heaven gameplay. Players construct defensive towers from blocks that synergize when placed adjacently, aiming to survive demon hordes and optimize builds through strategic placement and deck optimization.
