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King's Well Announced
Fire Brick Games has announced King's Well, a new roguelite deckbuilder inspired by Balatro. The game is set to release on PC in Q3 of this year.
Tactical Roguelike Kingdom Loop Coming Soon to PC. Build, Fight, Survive!
Kingdom Loop, a tactical roguelike with deck-building and city-building mechanics, is set to release on PC on April 28, 2026. Developed by RootGame and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game will later launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It features turn-based combat with two distinct factions, humans and the undead, and emphasizes player decisions over randomness.
Block-Stacking Drop Duchy: Complete Edition Now Available
Sleepy Mill Studio and The Arcade Crew have released Drop Duchy: Complete Edition, a game blending deckbuilding, puzzle mechanics, and roguelite progression. The Complete Edition includes all previously released DLC, "The Tribe" and "The North." It is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Vampire Crawlers Turns Vampire Survivors Into A Game Pass Deck-Building Dungeon Obsession
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, developed by Poncle Limited, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This spin-off shifts from the frantic auto-shooting of Vampire Survivors to a turn-based, card-driven deck-building dungeon crawler experience. The game is available day one on Game Pass for Xbox and PC subscribers.
Dialoop -Roguelite Puzzle- Released
Dialoop, a roguelite puzzle game featuring deckbuilding and Match 3 mechanics, has been released on Steam for Windows. The game offers both solo play and other modes, combining puzzle solving with survival elements.
Dialoop slated for Nintendo Switch
Byking announced that the roguelite puzzle game Dialoop will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 17, 2026. The game features deckbuilding, puzzle-solving, and exploration with over 160 relics and multiple characters. The 1.0 update will include three new characters and three hidden mini-games.
Vampire Crawlers review: Deck-building in the dungeon depths
Vampire Crawlers offers a fun take on the genre by incorporating deck-building mechanics into a dungeon-crawling roguelike experience. The game successfully captures the addictive gameplay loop of titles like Vampire Survivors.
Unstoppable Board Game Review
Unstoppable is a deck-building board game that innovates with a momentum-driven system, rewarding strategic planning and adaptability. While it can be frustrating at times, its unique mechanics make it a compelling choice for solo players.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for April
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including Kiln, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several titles will also be leaving the service on April 30th. New additions span various genres and platforms, with some games available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors Review | TheXboxHub
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a vampiric deckbuilder that initially blends dungeon crawling with fast-paced combat, reminiscent of Vampire Survivors. While the game offers a highly rewarding experience with extensive unlocks and satisfying combos for the first twenty hours, it eventually becomes too easy and repetitive, lacking the long-term challenge of a live service game.
Vampire Crawlers Review - Pixel-Perfect Pandemonium
Vampire Crawlers is a deckbuilding spin-off of the roguelike Vampire Survivors, translating its core mechanics into a first-person dungeon-crawling adventure. The game retains the retro visuals and tone of its predecessor while introducing turn-based card battles and strategic deck construction. It offers a gripping experience that blends familiarity with new gameplay elements, providing around 15-20 hours of content.
Demon Bluff Is an Upcoming Single-Player Social Deduction Game where the Cards Lie
Demon Bluff is an upcoming single-player social deduction and roguelike game from developer UmiArt, set to be published by offbrand games and supported by streamer Northernlion. The game features a deckbuilding mode and over 100 unique character cards, with a playtest currently available on Steam.
Slay the Spire 2 patch – first major update brings plenty of changes – here’s what’s new
Slay the Spire 2 has received its first major update on Steam, introducing significant changes to gameplay balance and features. The patch includes reworked map generation, adjusted shop relic prices, and character-specific balance changes for Ironclad, Silent, Regent, and Necrobinder. Additionally, new Neow relics, enemy reworks, visual upgrades, and a revamped leaderboard system with badges have been implemented.
Vampire Crawlers Switch 2 Listing Pops Up On eShop
A listing for Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has appeared on the Nintendo eShop for the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2, priced identically to the current Switch version. The developer, Poncle, has been contacted for more information regarding potential upgrades or save data transfer.
April 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in April 2026, with all titles available starting April 21. The lineup includes The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, Monster Train, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the lineup of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in April 2026, available starting April 21. Titles include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 2026 Console, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4. Additionally, Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are available as freebies until May 4.
Subterra codes (April 2026) for Chrono Shards and EXP boosts
This guide provides active and expired codes for the Roblox adventure game Subterra, which can be redeemed for in-game rewards such as Chrono Shards and EXP boosts. The article also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and mentions the deck-building elements that can be enhanced by these rewards.
One Card One Shot – Mafia Blends Deckbuilding And Sniping Into Something A Little Different
One Card One Shot – Mafia, developed and published by YAW Studios, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. This hybrid game blends deckbuilding strategy with first-person shooting mechanics, requiring players to plan their moves with cards before executing precise shots. Runs are short, typically lasting 8-15 minutes, and the game focuses on strategic deck management and resource control under pressure.
Drop Duchy Complete Edition drops April 21 on PlayStation 5
Drop Duchy Complete Edition, a game combining deckbuilding, puzzle, and roguelite elements, will be released on April 21 for the PlayStation 5. Players will build their duchy piece by piece in this original title.
Geometric Puzzle Drop Duchy: The Complete Edition Is Coming to PS5 and Switch Soon!
Drop Duchy: The Complete Edition, a blend of deckbuilding, puzzle, and roguelite genres, is launching on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21st, 2026. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by The Arcade Crew, this edition includes The North and The Tribe DLCs from the start. Previous releases include PC and Xbox Series X/S versions.
