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Vampire Crawlers Release Date Brings Deckbuilding Goodness Next Month
Indie developer Poncle announced that the roguelike deckbuilder Vampire Crawlers will release on April 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with mobile versions to follow. The game is a spinoff of Vampire Survivors and features turn-based deckbuilding mechanics with roguelite elements.
Vampire Crawlers Launches April 21, Coming to Game Pass Day One
Developer poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard will launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions to follow. Vampire Crawlers is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring grid-based dungeons and a unique turn-based combat system.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review | NoobFeed
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The early access review suggests the sequel has the potential to surpass the original if development continues with improvements and added content.
Best Slay The Spire 2 Builds
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The sequel is poised to achieve significant popularity, potentially surpassing the original, with ongoing development and improvements planned. It is currently available in Early Access on PC.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review | NoobFeed
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The early access review suggests the sequel has the potential to surpass the original if development continues with improvements and additions. It is currently available on PC.
THE FIRST MILLION
Indie studio Sonderland Games announced THE FIRST MILLION, an idle deckbuilder set for release in Q3 2026 on PC via Steam, followed by mobile and console versions in Q4 2026. The game combines idle mechanics with roguelike deckbuilding elements, focusing on strategic progression and unlocking new cards and upgrades.
Put a Billionaire on Trial in Courtroom Deck-Builder All Will Rise as Kickstarter Enters Final Days
All Will Rise, a narrative courtroom deck-builder developed by Speculative Agency, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter campaign on March 23. The game focuses on a lawyer's fight against a corrupt billionaire for environmental destruction. The studio recently returned funding from Microsoft due to the 'No Games for Genocide' boycott, aligning with the game's themes of accountability. A demo is available on Steam.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 16, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam between March 10 and March 13, 2026. The featured titles include 'Mama's Sleeping Angels,' a Lethal Company-like experience, the procedurally generated 'Lucid Blocks,' the decision-based 'The State of Nowhere,' and two old-school dungeon crawlers, 'Thysiastery' and 'Pluto,' which is also a roguelike deckbuilder.
Slay the Spire 2: Wax Relics explained
Slay the Spire 2 introduces Wax Relics, temporary buffs obtained from the Tezcatara NPC's Toy Box. These relics fade after every third fight, offering a chance for powerful, albeit transient, advantages to aid players in scaling their builds through Acts 2 and 3.
Slay the Spire 2 has delayed Palworld 1.0 "at least a whole day," jokes publishing head: "Pocketpair is…
Pocketpair Publishing lead John Buckley jokingly stated that the release of Slay the Spire 2 has delayed Palworld 1.0 by at least a day. He explained that Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe, a fan of Slay the Spire, has been heavily playing the new release, impacting his availability. The article also touches on the success of Slay the Spire 2 and its potential for "Indie of the Year."
After beating Slay the Spire 2 with an 8 year old deck, I'm starting to feel like this is more of a remake than a…
Slay the Spire 2's Early Access release feels more like a remake than a true sequel, heavily relying on familiar characters, cards, and strategies from the original game. While the core deckbuilding gameplay remains strong and enjoyable, the sequel has not significantly evolved with the genre, unlike other recent titles. The new co-op mode is currently barebones and does not add substantial innovation.
Echo Generation 2 Drops New Trailer At The MIX Spring Showcase | Console Creatures
Cococucumber has released a new trailer for Echo Generation 2, a turn-based deckbuilder developed with support from Xbox's ID@Xbox program. The game, which focuses on uncovering Jack's past and collecting over 100 unique cards, had a demo that performed well during Steam Next Fest. Echo Generation 2 is set to launch this year, with a demo available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S.
Hexistence – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hexistence is a roguelike tower defense deckbuilder featuring a procedural hexagonal grid that players expand themselves. The game emphasizes strategic deck customization, with over 100 cards and relics across four elemental types. Players can sign up for the open beta to experience the game's real-time combat and dynamic mob patterns.
Slay the Spire 2 Devs Aims To Surpass Silksong
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit expressed surprise at the game's successful early access launch, which has surpassed 520,000 peak concurrent players on Steam, making it the most played roguelike on the platform. The team jokingly stated their ambition to match the success of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Slay the Spire 2 hits nearly 575,000 concurrent players, almost beating Silksong's record
Slay the Spire 2 achieved a peak of nearly 575,000 concurrent players on Steam shortly after its Early Access launch, nearly matching the record set by Hollow Knight: Silksong. Mega Crit's sequel has reportedly sold 2.8 million units and generated $55.1 million in revenue. The developer switched to the Godot engine for Slay the Spire 2, citing dissatisfaction with Unity's Runtime Fee policy.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Planet of Lana II. It also covers releases like The Legend of Khiimori and Lost and Found Co., alongside updates for Ratcheteer DX and Birds Watching. Upcoming titles like My Little Puppy and The House of Hikmah are also featured, along with Ballgame and Echobreaker.
How to heal and restore health in Slay the Spire 2
This guide explains how to heal and restore health in Slay the Spire 2. Players can recover HP at Rest Spots by choosing to Rest instead of Smith, or by using specific Relics and consumables found during runs. The Ironclad character also has a default relic, Burning Blood, that heals them after combat.
Slay the Spire 2 dev celebrates its instant success by reminding players to support 'small indie passion…
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved significant success since its early access launch on March 5, topping Steam's best-seller charts with over 224,000 concurrent players. Developer Mega Crit is reminding players to support "small indie passion projects" and plans to keep the game in early access for one to two years, adding new content.
