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Moonsigil Atlas is a genuine delight that makes you rethink deckbuilders
Moonsigil Atlas is a unique deckbuilder that reinvents the genre by replacing energy systems with a shape-fitting mechanic on a battle board. Players must strategically place cards with corresponding shapes to attack enemies and defend the central 'Moon'. The game features three unlockable characters, a non-linear upgrade system, and cosmic enemies that alter combat rules, offering a challenging and inventive experience.
New save slot system, gameplay overhaul, balance changes, improved feedback systems and dozens of QOL
58BLADES and Human Qube Games have released a major Early Access update for Handmancers, a first-person roguelite deckbuilder. The update, driven by community feedback, introduces multiple save slots, overhauls SPRINT mechanics, improves combat feedback, and rebalances various game elements. Handmancers is available on Steam Early Access.
Tiny indie team Sonderland will launch THE FIRST MILLION on June 26
Indie developer Sonderland Games announced that their money-making deckbuilder, The First Million, will launch on June 26, 2026. The game combines idle game mechanics with roguelike deckbuilder strategy and will be available on PC, iOS, and Android.
Echo Generation 2 Lands Day One On Game Pass!
Echo Generation 2 has launched day one on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. The sequel shifts from small-town mystery to sci-fi, featuring six playable characters, deckbuilding combat with over 150 cards, and a unique voxel art style.
Check out the demo for Topdeck Automat, blending autobattlers and deck-builders
Topdeck Automat, a new game from Ludokultur that combines autobattler and roguelike deck-builder mechanics, has released a demo with native Linux support. The game features over 200 cards with a free-form upgrade system, over 100 modules, 50 enemy types, and 30 unlockable characters. The developer has also overhauled the combat UI and added new features since the last playtest.
Lucky Break Announced on Steam
Ian Durra announced Lucky Break, a slot-machine roguelike deckbuilder set to release on Steam in August 2026. Players take on the role of an addict trying to pay off mob debts by playing a cursed slot machine, with gameplay featuring talking to mobsters, spinning slots, and purchasing drinks to influence outcomes.
The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards Announced
Ep1t0me Studios and Automatic Pictures have announced The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, a single-player deckbuilder game. The title is set to be released for Windows PC via Steam in the summer.
Frank Beddor’s Best-Selling Universe Returns with Strategic New Video Game Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards
Author Frank Beddor announced a new video game, The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, set to release on PC via Steam in summer 2026. This single-player strategic deck builder, inspired by tabletop games, features a quest-based progression system and a persistent campaign. The announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Beddor's best-selling trilogy and will be accompanied by a Kickstarter for an artbook.
Roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND launches this summer
The roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND, produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, is set to launch this summer. Further details regarding its release are expected soon.
Black Jacket launch trailer – narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder hits Nintendo Switch
Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder where players gamble souls against spirits in the afterlife, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique take on blackjack, challenging players to exploit rule-bending cards and understand opponents' stories to earn coins and escape the underworld. The game is available as a digital download.
Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five New Games with Prototype Funding
Gamecity Hamburg, an initiative of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, is providing up to 80,000 euros in prototype funding to five game development projects based in Hamburg. The selected games include Manor Cartographer, Odem, Welken, Ungradable: Twisted Card Grading, and The Wrong Horse. A second funding round is scheduled for fall 2026.
All Will Rise devs 'definitely expect some pushback from Western audiences' over its depiction of violent…
The narrative-driven deckbuilder All Will Rise, developed by Speculative Agency, explores themes of activism and ecoterrorism, with narrative director Meghna Jayanth expecting potential pushback from Western audiences regarding its depiction of violence. The game is set in a fictional Indian-inspired city and aims to represent the plight of indigenous peoples and activists facing severe oppression. While a demo is available, a release date has not yet been announced.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Crunchyroll Adds Card-Battler Visual Novel Battle Suit Aces to Its Android Vault
Crunchyroll has added the card-battler visual novel Battle Suit Aces to its Android Game Vault for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Developed by Trinket Studios, the game features tactical deckbuilding combat, a space opera narrative structured like a cartoon series, and over 75 fully-voiced characters. The PC version was released in October 2025.
After close to 140 hours with it, I think Slay the Spire 2 feels more like a sequel than a DLC, even if Megacrit was…
This analysis argues that Slay the Spire 2 feels more like a true sequel than a DLC, despite initial impressions. The author highlights significant changes in ancient relics, enemy design, and overall pacing that differentiate it from the original Slay the Spire. These subtle yet impactful shifts create a more engaging and constructive gameplay experience, leading the author to prefer it over the original.
One of BioShock's directors has been questioning the point of one of its key systems: 'I don't care about…
Jonathan Chey, co-founder of Irrational Games and director of BioShock, is exploring new design directions for immersive sims with his studio Blue Manchu's upcoming game, Godzone 6. He questions the necessity of certain systems in traditional immersive sims and believes that incorporating elements from roguelikes and deckbuilders, such as randomized choices and compressed replay cycles, can lead to more engaging and varied player experiences.
Black Jacket Released
The deckbuilder roguelite Black Jacket is now available on PC via Steam, with a 15% launch discount. Developed by Mi'pu'mi and Skystone, the game offers a roguelite experience.
What’s the Password? Is a Minimalistic Puzzle Game, Launching on Android Soon
What’s the Password?, a minimalistic puzzle game from solo developer Dan DiIorio of TrampolineTales, is set to launch on Android, iOS, and PC on May 28th, 2026. The game features over 100 puzzles focused on decoding 4-digit passwords, with a black and white visual style and support for 18 languages. It will be priced at $4.99 on the Google Play Store.
'We're doing something a bit more interesting': All Will Rise dev says its progressive deck-builder shouldn't be dumped in the 'woke, liberal bucket'
The developers of the upcoming deck-builder All Will Rise aim to create a game that is more than just a 'woke, liberal' title, focusing on progressive themes with a unique blend of card battles and choice-based narrative. Narrative director Meghna Jayanth and design director Hugo Bille discuss how the game uses interactive fiction elements and card mechanics to explore complex themes like climate activism and social change, encouraging players to imagine alternative futures.
Demos and Freebies
IKARUS, a game blending bullet-hell and roguelike deck-building mechanics, is available on Steam for PC and macOS. Players can dodge, parry, and shoot through waves of enemies in this strategic arcade shmup.