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Vampire Crawlers Review - Cards against the undead horde
Vampire Crawlers offers a strategic take on the roguelike genre by transforming weapons into cards with mana costs, differentiating it from its inspiration, Vampire Survivors. While the game provides a deeper strategic experience with its deckbuilding and combat planning, it suffers from a barebones tutorial and a heavy reliance on specific "Duplicator" cards for progression in higher difficulties. Despite these rough edges, it remains an enjoyable roguelike deckbuilder that rewards careful planning and experimentation.
Upcoming indie Cardburners is part of the Steam Deckbuilder Fest
The upcoming indie game Cardburners, a fast-paced real-time card battler, is participating in the Steam Deckbuilder Fest. A demo will be available during the festival, with the full release on Steam scheduled for May 28th. The game emphasizes quick decision-making and features both solo and online versus modes.
Cardburners - Announcement trailer
Cardburners, a fast-paced real-time card battler from Gros Chevaux, is set to release on PC via Steam on May 28th, 2026. The game features solo and online 1v1 modes, with gameplay that requires quick decision-making. Gros Chevaux previously released Unspottable in 2020.
Kyoto Xanadu Reveals New Characters, Card Details, and Trailers
Falcom has revealed new details for its upcoming action JRPG, Kyoto Xanadu, including new characters, a class mechanic at Hirasaka Academy, and the Sacred Tree progression system. Players will strengthen attributes like Wisdom, Virtue, and Valor, and utilize Action and Support Cards for combat and growth. The game is set to release on July 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
WARENA OPENS SECOND STEAM PLAYTEST MAY 1–3
Indie developer Part Time Monkey and publisher Coyote Time Publishing are holding a second public playtest for their RTS card-battler Warena on Steam from May 1-3, 2026. This test includes new Runes, Hero Skills, in-match events, and numerous bug fixes and balance tweaks based on player feedback from the first playtest.
This Isn’t Poker. This Is Apokerlypse! Out Now on Steam
Breaker Game Studio has released Apokerlypse, a roguelike card battler, on PC via Steam. The game features five unique heroes, over 70 skills, 400 Demon Chips, and various multiplayer modes including asynchronous challenges and PvP. A free prologue, Hell is Empty, Demons Are Playing Apokerlypse, is also available.
Lunchbreak Tactics Turns Retail Hell Into Strategic Card Battle Paradise | HappyGamer
Lunchbreak Tactics, an indie card battler inspired by retail work, has launched on Steam. The game features everyday store products as weapons and asynchronous matches to accommodate busy schedules. It offers over 200 cards across 16 heroes and 6 clans, with daily challenges and monthly ranked seasons.
Clean up on Aisle 4! Lunchbreak Tactics, the boredom-beating breakroom card battler, is now available on Steam!
Borealys Games' retail-themed auto card battler, Lunchbreak Tactics, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features 16 heroes, over 200 cards, and asynchronous multiplayer. It is available at a 30% launch discount.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 27, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of April 27, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Titles range from cozy adventures like Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth and inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, to action-packed games such as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction and Invincible VS. The lineup also includes strategy games like Lunchbreak Tactics, horror with Mourning Tide, and roguelikes like SAROS and Gambonanza.
SUNSOFT announces HARD EDGE real-time tactical card battler remake Hard Edge: War Zone for PC
SUNSOFT has announced Hard Edge: War Zone, a remake of their real-time tactical card battler Hard Edge. The new version will be a four-versus-four title and is set to release on PC.
Episode One of Murder-Mystery ADV Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Releases On PC Today
Episode One of the murder-mystery ADV card battler Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter, developed by Mango Factory and published by Akupara Games, is now available on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic. The game challenges players to survive a deadly trial with sixteen other students, utilizing deckbuilding and detective skills in a narrative inspired by classic Japanese mystery-adventure games and '80s anime.
Vampire Crawlers launch trailer – next game from Vampire Survivors dev on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Vampire Crawlers, the new roguelike deckbuilder from the creators of Vampire Survivors, has launched on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game features turn-based card combat with deck-building mechanics and dungeon crawling elements.
All Weapon Evolutions in Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, the follow-up to Vampire Survivors from developer Poncle, introduces card-battling dungeon crawling mechanics. This guide details how to acquire weapon evolutions by combining specific cards and finding red orbs from chests or statues, noting that gems inserted into cards prevent evolution.
Vampire Crawlers review – New perspective, same utterly addicting loop
Vampire Crawlers, a spin-off from the developer of Vampire Survivors, offers a new first-person dungeon crawler and roguelike card battler experience that retains the addicting core loop of its predecessor. While featuring familiar characters and abilities from Vampire Survivors, it introduces a turn-based, card-based battle system and a deep progression system for deck customization. The game is praised for its satisfying gameplay, low price point, and potential for extensive replayability.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Apokerlypse Launches April 29 on Steam with Free Prologue Available Now | Invision Game Community
Breaker Games announced that Apokerlypse, a strategic roguelike card battler, will launch on PC via Steam on April 29, 2026. A free standalone prologue titled Hell is Empty is available now, featuring Satan as the player character and a challenging solo experience. The full game will include asynchronous multiplayer, 2-3 player online matches, and extensive build customization with unique heroes, skills, and demon chips.
Play Your Hand. Survive the Deadliest Game of Cards – Apokerlypse Launches April 29 with Free Prologue Demo Available Now
Breaker Games announced that Apokerlypse, a roguelike card battler set in the world of Apocalypse Party, will launch on PC via Steam on April 29, 2026. A free standalone prologue, Hell is Empty, Demons Are Playing Apokerlypse, is available now, offering a story-driven prequel where players control Satan. The full game will feature single-player progression and online multiplayer.
If you need more Shakespeare with your Slay the Spire, check out demon lawyer deckbuilder The Killing Stone
The Killing Stone is a new deckbuilder roguelite that blends card battles with contract law haggling, featuring a distinct Elizabethan dialogue option. The game draws comparisons to Slay the Spire and Monster Train, with voice acting from Liam O'Brien and Emma Gregory.
Warena Open Playtest April 17-19 on Steam
Part Time Monkey and Coyote Time Publishing announced that Warena, a real-time tactical card battler, will have an open playtest on Steam from April 17-19. Players can request access on the Steam store page for the game, which features simultaneous player actions, mid-match deckbuilding through Runes, and Hero Skills. The game also includes a single-player campaign and is built for PC with no pay-to-win mechanics.
Cave Crave Gets Less Lonely With Multiplayer Update
Vertigo Games has announced that Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, a VR real-time strategy card battler, will cease operations in July. The game was noted for its engaging gameplay within the VR space.
