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Tetris Fans May Want to Check Out This Strategy Puzzle Hybrid When It Comes to PS5 This Month
The strategy puzzle hybrid Drop Duchy: Complete Edition is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 21, 2026, following its PC release. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by The Arcade Crew, the game combines Tetris-like piece dropping with roguelike and deckbuilding elements, earning high ratings on Steam.
Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi x Devil May Cry 5 collaboration announced
COLOPL announced a collaboration between Kazuma Kaneko's deckbuilding game Tsukuyomi and Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 for the Nintendo Switch. Players will encounter Dante, Nero, and Vergil as formidable foes who can later join the player's side as powerful "Jinma" cards. The collaboration also introduces signature weapons as "Divine Gear" items.
Beyond Words Review | TheXboxHub
Beyond Words is a genre-defining fusion of roguelike deck-building and word-puzzle mechanics, drawing inspiration from games like Balatro and the classic board game Scrabble. Developed by MindFuel Games, the title challenges players to create words using a tile system with various modifiers and power-ups, offering deep strategic gameplay. Despite occasional controller navigation issues on Xbox Series X, the game is praised for its replayability and clever design.
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition for PS5, Switch launches April 21
The strategic kingdom building hybrid, Drop Duchy: Complete Edition, is launching for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21. Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Saw Mill Studio announced the release date for the roguelite strategy game. The game previously launched on PC and Xbox Series platforms.
Pay 2 Win: The World is Mine Launches May 4 on PC
Pay 2 Win: The World is Mine will launch its Version 1.0 on May 4 for PC, featuring a blend of incremental systems, deckbuilding, and game development satire. Players manage a chaotic video game studio, aiming for success through escalating numbers and questionable decisions, with support for both idle and active playstyles.
Bonereader Is an Upcoming Deckbuilding Title with a Shamanic Purgatory and Psychedelic Atmosphere
Bonereader is an upcoming PC deckbuilding game with dice mechanics developed by Russian indie studio Bonereaders. The game features a shamanic purgatory setting inspired by Carlos Castaneda and Cormac McCarthy, with two modes: Story Mode and Casino Roguelike Mode. A Steam page is live for wishlisting, and a demo will be available on April 21st, 2026.
Felicity – Steam page now live
The deckbuilding and resource management game Felicity, featuring roguelike elements, has launched its Steam page with a planned release in Q3 2026. Unlike other deckbuilders, Felicity is described as a wholesome game where players set their own goals. The game involves building decks, upgrading cards, and rolling dice to manage resources, with random events and personality cards ensuring unique playthroughs.
Dark Fantasy RPG Willow Guard Launches Frostreign DLC on April 23
Independent Finnish developer MiTale announced that the dark fantasy action RPG Willow Guard will release its Frostreign DLC on PC via Steam on April 23. The expansion introduces a wolverine cub companion named Súri and continues the story of the protagonist Ghweros as he ventures to Regnum Polis to prevent a monster attack.
Osprey Games Announces Undaunted 2200: Revolution, The Largest Scale Entry to Date
Osprey Games has announced Undaunted 2200: Revolution, the latest entry in their narrative deckbuilding series. This new installment features the largest scale combat to date, incorporating combined arms with mechs and aircraft across space stations, asteroids, and planetary surfaces. The game is a standalone experience with four narrative arcs and 15 standalone scenarios, designed for 2-4 players and set to release on October 6, 2026.
"Coin pusher roguelike" Raccoin sells over 100K units on Steam in 24 hours
The coin pusher roguelike Raccoin has achieved over 100,000 unit sales on Steam within its first 24 hours of release. Developed by Doraccoon and published by Playstack, the game combines arcade coin pusher mechanics with roguelike and deckbuilding elements. Separately, Embark Studios released the Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders, which aims to improve the looting experience by prioritizing players with custom loadouts for fresh servers.
First ever Riftbound ban list kills off popular cards that have become so ubiquitous they're hurting the game
Riot Games has implemented the first ban list for its trading card game Riftbound, removing seven cards to improve competitive balance. The changes target cards associated with "Miracle" decks, powerful Battlefield cards, and specific cards like Draven, Vanquisher, which were deemed too dominant or unhealthy for the game's meta.
BLOODLETTER Early Access
BLOODLETTER, a deckbuilding game focused on medical malpractice, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. Developed by ALDAMAMI GAMES, the game casts players as a medieval healer.
Roguelite RPG Made in Abyss: An Irredeemable Journey of Mysteries Opens Pre-Registration on Mobile
Made in Abyss: An Irredeemable Journey of Mysteries, a free-to-play deck-building roguelite RPG, has opened pre-registration for mobile devices. The game, set to launch on September 23rd, 2026, features card collection, relic management, and branching paths as players delve into the Abyss. This marks the first official mobile title in the Made in Abyss franchise.
Bloodletter sort aujourd'hui en accès anticipé
Bloodletter, a medieval-inspired deck-building strategy game from ALDAMAMI GAMES, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam for $12.49, with a 20% discount available until April 6. The developer also released a roadmap detailing planned updates before the full 1.0 release later this year, including new bosses and environments.
Ultimate Slay the Spire Watcher Guide
This guide provides an in-depth look at playing The Watcher, a character in the deckbuilding roguelike Slay the Spire. It details her unique mechanics, including stances like Calm and Wrath, the Scry and Retain keywords, and the powerful Divinity stance. The guide also covers specific cards and strategies to help players master The Watcher's complex but rewarding playstyle.
