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What will Slay the Spire 2's eventual ending be like? 'I do want it to be more extravagant when you win,'…
Mega Crit is considering multiple endings for Slay the Spire 2, with the current placeholder featuring a figure called The Architect. The developers are open to player feedback shaping the final conclusion, which is expected to be more extravagant than the current version.
Raccoin Review - Lets go gambl... wait, I've been here before....
Raccoin is a roguelike deckbuilder that uses a coin pusher mechanic, developed by Doraccoon and published by Playstack. While it offers satisfying combo-building and unlockable characters, the game suffers from balancing issues and an overwhelming sound design during large combos. It is seen as another entry in the 'gambling but not really' genre popularized by Balatro, but struggles to differentiate itself.
The 14 most exciting new video game releases of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for new video game releases, with at least 14 titles catching the eye of critics. Notable releases include Darwin's Paradox, a Starfield PlayStation 5 port, Pokémon Champions, and the highly anticipated Saros. The month also features new entries in various genres, from stealth platformers and roguelikes to party games and fighting games, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
This roguelike coin pusher game has all the addictive fun of the arcade without wasting your pocket money
Raccoin, a new indie roguelike deckbuilder inspired by arcade coin pusher games, has been released on PC via Steam. The game features over 150 unique coins with powerful effects, 15 power-up items, six playable characters, and eight difficulty levels, alongside an infinite endless mode.
JokerJack Hits Xbox – Blackjack Gets Twisted Into Something Much Bigger
JokerJack, a game that twists the classic Blackjack into a fast-thinking, combo-driven deckbuilder, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £8.39. Developed and published by Stardom Game Studios, the game features over 60 Joker cards that bend the rules and a roguelike structure with evolving challenges. It draws comparisons to the popular roguelike deckbuilder Balatro.
Death Howl Review | TheXboxHub
Death Howl is a challenging deckbuilder that blends Soulslike difficulty with turn-based strategy elements. Players take on the role of Ro, a shamanistic woman on a quest to revive her son, navigating a macabre Spirit World. While praised for its artistic direction and satisfying gameplay loop, the game's harsh punishment for failure and reliance on grinding may not appeal to all players.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 30 to April 4
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between March 30 and April 4. The upcoming releases include a variety of genres such as action platformers, co-op horror, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Nutmeg is a love letter to retro football, teletext, and the humble fax machine
Nutmeg is a deckbuilder game that captures the nostalgic feel of retro football, incorporating elements like teletext and fax machines. The game aims to evoke a bygone era of the sport with its presentation and themes.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories launches April 29
The side-scrolling adventure deckbuilder Magin: The Rat Project Stories is set to launch on April 29 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game combines deckbuilding mechanics with an adventure narrative.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories Launches April 29 // Xbox and PS5 Pre-Orders Now Open
Magin: The Rat Project Stories, a dark fantasy narrative deck-builder from developer The Rat Project and publisher Daedalic Entertainment, is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with pre-orders for Nintendo Switch opening April 1, 2026. The game is set to release on April 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players can expect a story-driven adventure with deck-building mechanics, branching narratives, and choices that impact the gameplay.
Analysts say Slay the Spire 2 is the best-performing deckbuilder of all time—and the competition isn't close
Analysts from Newzoo report that Slay the Spire 2 has achieved the best launch performance for any deckbuilder game on record, significantly surpassing titles like Balatro and its predecessor. The game sold 3 million copies in its first week of early access on Steam, generating approximately $75 million in gross revenue before platform cuts.
Topdeck Automat - Steam playtest is live - the printer vs. aliens auto-battler
The roguelike auto-battler Topdeck Automat has launched its first public playtest on Steam, allowing players to experience its core gameplay loop. Developed by Ludokultur, the game combines deckbuilding and auto-battler mechanics with a unique theme of worker droids fighting aliens. This alpha version, while lacking final assets, is available for feedback on Discord and Steam forums.
Tower Petroleum – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tower Petroleum is a new tower defense deckbuilder roguelike where players build turrets, assign heroes with unique abilities, and use devastating card combos to defend against encroaching darkness in frozen wastelands. The game features deep strategic interplay between hero placement, module upgrades, and card timing, offering significant build variety and replayability.
Review: Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime Oozes Charm
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime is a charming turn-based strategy and deck-building game from Bonte Avond, featuring likable characters, a compelling narrative, and an excellent soundtrack. The game's strategic Frogtime battles, which involve collecting and deploying unique frogs on a grid, offer significant replayability. It is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
New Slay The Spire 2 patch will "make infinites harder to achieve" by letting the Doormaker eat your cards, amongst other surprises
Slay the Spire 2 has received its first major update, focusing on game balancing and making 'infinites' harder to achieve. The patch introduces changes to enemy behaviors, card nerfs, and adjustments to in-game shops and stat stacking. New visual features and a 'Phobia Mode' are also included, with the update currently available as an opt-in beta.
Vampire Crawlers, the 'Turbo Wildcard' Vampire Survivors spinoff, is coming in April
Vampire Crawlers, a spinoff of Vampire Survivors, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 21, with console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch also releasing on the same day. The game promises more cards, locations, and gameplay hours, building on the addictive 'one more run' appeal of its predecessor.
Vampire Survivors PS5 Spin-Off Over Double the Price of the Original, But It'll Be More Than Worth It
The spin-off game Vampire Crawlers, set in the world of Vampire Survivors, will launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5 with a price of £9.99/$9.99. This dungeon crawler and deckbuilder hybrid features turn-based combat and a similar progression system to its predecessor, offering a different gameplay experience.
New Game Announcement — Card Homestead | Post-Apocalyptic Deckbuilder
South Korean indie studio CoffeeNap Games has announced its debut title, Card Homestead, a post-apocalyptic deckbuilder for PC. Players will place supply cards on a grid to build a hideout and survive the wasteland, with survival tested on periodic Settlement Days. The game features deck-building mechanics combined with strategic grid-based placement.