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Dice A Million making the jump to Nintendo Switch
Dice A Million, a strategic roguelike deckbuilder, is launching on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026, for $12.99. The game challenges players to roll one million points by crafting synergistic builds of dice, rings, and cards to escape a soul-sucking job.
Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation
Usual June is an upcoming action-adventure game that blends Hades-like combat with a classic Halloween aesthetic. Players control June, a college student who must defend her town from crystalline crabs and ghosts using a morphable wrench. The game is set to release on October 28th and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Rogue Reigns Deals Out an October Release Date for Xbox, PlayStation and More
Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy deckbuilder from Venn Studios, will launch on October 28th, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game features a unique party-based system where players control three heroes simultaneously, each with their own deck. A Steam playtest is available from August 27th to September 3rd.
Rogue Reigns now coming to Nintendo Switch 2, release date, new trailer
Venn Studios announced that Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, will be released on October 28, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features hand-drawn characters, procedurally generated 3D environments, and an innovative party-based combat system where players control three heroes simultaneously, each with their own deck. The studio, known for its community engagement through its YouTube channel, has shaped the game's development based on extensive player feedback.
Ray Chase, the voice of Cyclops in X-Men '97, has '1,000 freaking hours' in Slay the Spire and is running a 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: ' I wear perfumes and walk into battle with my fancy boy outfit'
Voice actor Ray Chase, known for his roles in X-Men '97 and Final Fantasy 15, discusses his extensive playtime in Slay the Spire, accumulating over 1,000 hours. He also details a unique 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and his love for lightweight PC games like Brotato.
Origins TCG hands demo players a deckbuilder and 70+ fresh cards in weekend trial
Koin Games is conducting a weekend trial for the Origins TCG demo, introducing over 70 new cards, five new decks, and a deckbuilder. The Steam demo, released on July 15, has received a "Very Positive" rating. The full game is slated for release in Q4 2026, with a shift in its trading model to the Steam Marketplace.
This week in PC games: Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tōkon, plus a round table RPG, some flammable robots, and a flock of lovestruck pigeons
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as the RTS Flow of War, the post-apocalyptic action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the multiplayer puzzle game Big Walk. Other notable titles include the roguelite Anomaly President, the turn-based RPG Cielle is Not Happy, and the tag-team fighter MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
Barda: Backpack Roguelike Is Now Available on Mobile
Barda: Backpack Roguelike, a new indie game developed by Jérôme Bodin, is now available on Android for $4.99. The game combines inventory management with roguelite progression, tasking players with climbing a massive mountain as a bird named Thömi. Players collect over 140 unique items, manage limited backpack space, and unlock new abilities through an Explorer's Tree.
PETSCII Dungeons & Droids C64 - Fancy a bit of PETSCII gameplay, then check out this new game by Ko-Ko (Kornel Kolma)
PETSCII Dungeons & Droids, a new tactical roguelike deck-builder for the Commodore 64, has been released by developer Ko-Ko (Kornel Kolma) and published by PleasureBytes Games. The game features PETSCII graphics, card-based battles with sentient dice, and a soundtrack by Vincenzo, known for his work on The Witcher 3. It utilizes a single joystick for control and offers deep tactical gameplay with numerous enemy variations and upgradeable abilities.
Grab This Chess Roguelike Free on Mobile — Only Six Days Left
The chess roguelike deckbuilder, The Ouroboros King, is available for free on Android and iOS devices through the Epic Games Store Mobile app until July 23. Developed by Oriol Cosp Games, the title has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and offers a unique blend of classic chess strategy with roguelike progression.
Spin the Wheel to Success: Roulette Dungeon Just Released on Steam Today!
Hooded Traveler Games has released their roguelike deckbuilder and dungeon crawler, Roulette Dungeon, on Steam for PC. The game features roulette mechanics, multiple characters with unique abilities, and various item combinations. Players help a gambling-addicted cat escape prison by manipulating the roulette wheel, placing bets, and collecting upgrades.
Slay the Spire meets Terra Nil in The Solace of Flowers, an "eco-dystopian" deckbuilder in which you cover corrupted islands with foxgloves, bees and, er, lions
The Solace of Flowers is a tactical roguelike deckbuilder with gardening elements, where players plant flora and deploy animal cards on corrupted islands to fend off apocalyptic threats. Developed by Ceiling Games, the game combines deckbuilding synergies with grid-based island colonization mechanics, aiming for a unique eco-dystopian experience.
Battle Waves: Mobile Launches Friends & Foes, Its First Major Seasonal Update
Gabriel's Games has launched Season 2: Friends & Foes for its mobile deckbuilder and auto-battler, Battle Waves: Mobile. The update introduces direct friend PvP invites, new daily quests, a new Battle Pass, and expanded PvP customization. This marks the game's first major seasonal update since reaching 175,000 downloads during its initial season.
Annihilated Has Been Delayed to Q4 2026 To Launch It in the Best Quality Possible
Annihilated, a dark roguelite deckbuilder RPG from developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games, has been delayed to Q4 2026. The extra time will be used to further polish the game's feel and battle balance. An updated demo will be released during this period.
DEAD SPIN: Gamble for Your Life in a Horror Slot-Machine Roguelike Deckbuilder
Strong Monkey Games announced DEAD SPIN, a horror roguelike deckbuilder featuring slot-machine duels, set to release in late 2026 for PC via Steam. The game will have a Steam Playtest and features over 250 items, unique opponents, and a grimy VHS-inspired horror aesthetic.
Bet Your Life in Blackout Jack - Brutal Blackjack Roguelike Revealed for Steam
Developer Blargis has revealed Blackout Jack, a blackjack-inspired roguelike deckbuilder for PC via Steam, with a playtest launching July 15. The game features a grimdark medieval setting where players must gamble with their lives, construct strategies to kill the dealer, and explore a mysterious city for clues and tools.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
10 gorgeous indies to check out in July 2026
This article highlights ten indie games scheduled for release in July 2026 across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The featured titles span various genres including literary experiences, supernatural life-sims, time-bending roguelikes, puzzle adventures, 3D platformers, rhythm visual novels, sci-fi deckbuilders, action RPGs, and cozy plant shop simulations.
"I could feel myself coming apart at the seams": Suicide Squad leads on almost leaving the games industry after its failure
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League co-director Axel Rydby and associate design director Johnny Armstrong considered leaving the games industry due to the game's troubled development and public failure. They discussed the shift from Rocksteady's traditional single-player games to a live-service model, the pressure from Warner Bros. executives, and the eventual decision to move on. Both developers have since started a new studio and are crowdfunding their upcoming game, Secret of Circadia.
Lunchbreak Tactics, a quirky deckbuilder inspired by convenience stores, is now available on Mac
The convenience-store-themed roguelike autobattler Lunchbreak Tactics is now available on Mac, developed by Borealys Games. A new quality-of-life update for PC players also released today, coinciding with a 25% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The game features asynchronous card battles with unique convenience store item-based clans.
