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The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 2: The Old Toys
This guide explores older handheld consoles like the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS as viable options for JRPG players, especially those interested in retro gaming. It highlights their extensive libraries, including classic PS1 and PSP titles for the Vita, and a broad range of Nintendo games and Shin Megami Tensei titles for the 3DS, emphasizing the value of original hardware for specific game series.
Do a bit of visual programming and watch your party of heroes conquer an evil tower in Dungeon Automata
Dungeon Automata, developed by Medium-Rare Games, introduces an "autologic" genre that blends auto battlers with logic-based visual scripting. Players program their party's behavior through a node-linking system, optimizing actions and navigation without direct control during combat. The game features handcrafted levels, black and white pixel art, and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, with a demo available on Steam.
After 33 years, Japan's most beloved Dragon Quest spin-off and the progenitor of the entire roguelike Mystery Dungeon series is out in English for the first time
Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Classic HD, a Super Famicom roguelike untranslated for 33 years, has received a surprise English release. The game, which pioneered the Mystery Dungeon series, is now available for $25 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This HD version features updated visuals and a unique streamer-focused DLC for the Steam release.
This week in PC games: Wardogs, Shroom and Gloom, a heist game from the King of Dragon Pass creators, and a bullet time FPS inspired by F.E.A.R.
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres and styles. Highlights include Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative experience from the creators of King of Dragon Pass; SPRAWL, a bullet-time FPS inspired by F.E.A.R.; and Wardogs, a 100-player military FPS with destructible environments. Other notable titles are the fungal dungeon crawler Shroom and Gloom and the literary horror game The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline.
Turn-Based Dungeon Crawler Legends of Amberland – RPG Is Out Now
Legends of Amberland, a classic old-school RPG with pixel art and turn-based combat, is now available on Android for $9.99. Developed by Silver Lemur Games, the game features first-person grid-based movement and party creation, drawing inspiration from 90s CRPGs. The first game, The Forgotten Crown, is out now, with the rest of the series to follow.
Cult-classic Castle Ravenloft D&D board game rises from the grave with an all-new edition
Renegade Game Studios is releasing a new edition of the Dungeons & Dragons board game Castle Ravenloft in February 2027. This updated version features a visual overhaul to match modern D&D aesthetics, with both standard ($100) and premium ($200) versions available for pre-order. The game retains its classic co-op dungeon-crawling gameplay where players battle monsters and seek treasure before facing the vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich.
Dungeon Crawl RPG Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition Is Out Now
Gambrinous has released Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition, a remastered version of their 2015 indie hit for mobile and PC. This edition includes two DLCs, Pirates Cove and Ice Cream Headaches, rebalanced gameplay, new classes, monsters, loot, quests, and expanded customization options. The game is available for $7.99.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Is Now Open On Xbox, Game Pass And More!
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, also joining Xbox and PC Game Pass. The sequel expands on the original's shop management and dungeon crawling gameplay with new combat options, an expanded shop, and a challenging post-game Endless Vault mode.
In Dungeon Settlers, you build a colony on top of a teeming RPG labyrinth in a trim take on Rimworld
Dungeon Settlers is an early access title that blends Rimworld-style colony simulation with party-based dungeon crawling. Players build a colony on the surface while sending teams into procedurally generated dungeons for resources, facing challenges like swarms of rats and stone golems. The game features a complex interface and has faced criticism for its use of generative AI in localization.
Moonlighter 2 review – the joy of shelf stacking and inventory arrangement
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault refines the original's blend of dungeon crawling and shopkeeping with improved 3D graphics and more stock management. While the core gameplay loops remain engaging, some upgrades feel minor and the roguelite elements can rely heavily on random chance.
Choose My Adventure: Dungeon delves to wrap up my opening stint in EverQuest Legends
The author reflects on their experience playing EverQuest Legends, detailing their adventures in the Crushbone and Befallen dungeons. Despite making some suboptimal character choices, they found the game to be a charming and challenging classic server experience. The article also announces changes to the 'Choose My Adventure' column format and the author's new role as managing editor for Massively OP.
"People stopped making games like this": Former Path of Exile boss sticks up for one of the most underrated…
Former Path of Exile boss Chris Wilson praises Legend of Grimrock as a revival of classic dungeon crawler mechanics that have fallen out of vogue. He laments that games like this are no longer commonly made, with the genre's popularity waning after the advent of full 3D environments and titles like Doom and Diablo.
The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a massive month for video game releases, with over a dozen highly anticipated titles launching across various platforms. The month features new entries in established franchises like Onimusha and Fire Emblem, alongside promising new IPs such as Crimson Moon and Orbitals. Notable releases include Marvel's Wolverine, Dune: Awakening, and the full console launch of Valheim.
Wizardry - Sir-Tech 1980's legendary dungeon crawler is coming to the Atari ST via Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams is porting the classic 1980s dungeon crawler Wizardry to the 16-bit Atari ST platform. Originally planned for 8-bit, the developer switched to a 16-bit version for efficiency, utilizing GFA BASIC and leveraging the Atari ST's expanded RAM and graphical capabilities. A first version is now available, featuring character management, spells, and dungeon exploration.
Kill Your God and Become Worthy in Horripilant, Out Now on Xbox And More
The incremental dungeon crawler Horripilant is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Pas Game Studio and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game features over 1000 floors of exploration, combat, puzzles, and gear upgrades, with the ultimate goal of defeating a god.
Quest of Dungeons coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and it’ll have a new mode
Quest of Dungeons is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026, with support for mouse controls and a new challenge mode called Mansion Abyss. The turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler, previously released on Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and Switch, will cost $8.99, with a 10 percent pre-order discount available.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Drops New Trailer Showcasing The Sift And Its Dangers
A new trailer for Minecraft Dungeons 2 showcases "The Sift," a new interconnected world with new areas, battles, and customization options. The game is set to release on September 29 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch for $30, with potential for post-launch DLC.
Dungeon Antiqua 2 Takes Its Retro RPG Adventure Deeper
Dungeon Antiqua 2, a SNES-inspired retro RPG, has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £8.09 with Play Anywhere support. The sequel features a new story set centuries after the original, with six dungeons to explore, a strategic combat system, and ten character jobs to customize. The game offers a compact 10-12 hour experience with 2D pixel art and sound reminiscent of the SNES era.
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Nicalis has announced that The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online will be released for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2026. This version will include all DLC and updates, along with online co-op support for up to four players across various game modes.
MCDM's New TTRPG, Crows: Fortune or Death, Brings Dungeon Crawling Terror
MCDM Productions, led by Matt Colville, has announced its new tabletop role-playing game, Crows: Fortune or Death. This survival-horror dungeon crawler is now available on Backerkit, offering a terror-filled dungeon crawling experience.