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Old school RPG Crystals of Irm coming to Nintendo Switch
Deck13 Spotlight and Lots of Stuff Games have announced that the old-school RPG Crystals of Irm will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game features dungeon-crawling elements and a movement-based grid combat system. Launch timing has not yet been provided.
Clockfall – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Clockfall is a hybrid dungeon crawler featuring a time loop mechanic where players must defend their village from repeated attacks. The game balances dungeon exploration for resources and loot with tower defense elements against overwhelming invasions. An open beta is currently available, allowing players to request access and break the cycle.
Hands On: The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Square Enix's Team Asano, aims to capture the classic Zelda formula with its dungeon crawling, puzzle-solving, and open-world exploration. The game features an HD-2D art style and a young hero accompanied by a fairy companion, with combat and abilities offering customization. The preview was conducted on PlayStation 5, with hopes for strong performance on Nintendo Switch.
Elementallis Review
Elementallis is a 2D action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, offering engaging exploration, challenging dungeons, and a unique elemental combat system. While the game excels in its core gameplay loop and world-building, occasional pacing issues due to backtracking and some frustrating boss mechanics slightly hinder the experience. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and AnKae Games, and published by Top Hat Studios Inc, it is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Pinball roguelite dungeon crawler Pin-Crawl announced for console, PC
So Romantic has announced Pin-Crawl, a new pinball roguelite dungeon crawler. The game is set to release on PC and consoles.
FATE: Reawakened Launches Anticipated ‘Prometheus’ DLC; Delivering New Dungeons, Monsters, and More
Publisher gamigo and developer Tableflip have launched the 'Prometheus' DLC for FATE: Reawakened. This new content, inspired by Greek mythology, introduces new pets, dungeons, monsters, and a town, and is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. FATE: Reawakened is a remastered collection of the original four FATE games, featuring graphical overhauls and expanded language support.
Chef Knight gets June 2026 release date — MP3s & NPCs
Clover Bite's upcoming dungeon cooking game, Chef Knight, is scheduled to launch on June 1 for PC. The game features top-down dungeon exploration where players fight monsters, collect ingredients, and cook them into dishes to sell to customers. Players can reinvest profits into a skill tree to improve combat and cooking efficiency, all presented in a hand-drawn art style.
Cook What You Kill: Chef Knight, the Cozy Dungeon-Cooking Game from the Studio Behind GRIME, Launches June 1st.
Clover Bite announced that their new cozy fantasy incremental game, Chef Knight, will launch on PC via Steam on June 1st, 2026. Players will slay monsters, harvest ingredients, cook gourmet meals, and reinvest profits to upgrade their skills and expand their culinary empire. The game features a hand-drawn aesthetic and builds upon the studio's previous success with the GRIME series.
Dungeon Clawler Review | TheXboxHub
Dungeon Clawler is a charming and addictive roguelike dungeon crawler developed by Stray Fawn Studio. The game cleverly uses a claw machine mechanic for item collection, presented with unique claymation cutscenes and vibrant art style. Despite some minor frustrations with the claw's precision and occasional input issues, its simple yet engaging gameplay loop, combined with RPG elements and increasing difficulty, offers significant depth and replayability.
Vampire Crawlers Review - Cards against the undead horde
Vampire Crawlers offers a strategic take on the roguelike genre by transforming weapons into cards with mana costs, differentiating it from its inspiration, Vampire Survivors. While the game provides a deeper strategic experience with its deckbuilding and combat planning, it suffers from a barebones tutorial and a heavy reliance on specific "Duplicator" cards for progression in higher difficulties. Despite these rough edges, it remains an enjoyable roguelike deckbuilder that rewards careful planning and experimentation.
Cambria Releases Dungeons Whitepaper, Begins Invite
Cambria has announced the upcoming invite-only early access for its new Diablo-inspired blockchain game, Dungeons, starting May 14. Players will enter randomized dungeons, defeat bosses, and collect Artifacts to earn Dungeon Coins, which translate into weekly USDC payouts from a communal prize pool. The game features a persistent leveling system up to level 99 and integrates with Cambria's broader ecosystem through Trinkets and leaderboards.
Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modes
Dark and Darker has received a fix for an issue that prevented players on Linux and Steam Deck from accessing certain game modes due to new anti-cheat measures. The Season 9 update also introduced new content like a revamped Inferno, skills for Rogue and Ranger, an in-game ping system, and a new party finder. The developer, Ironmace, has also reportedly resolved previous legal disputes with Nexon.
Broken Crown - A procedurally generated roguelike for the Commodore 64 by BarracudaBits
BarracudaBits has released Broken Crown, a new procedurally generated roguelike for the Commodore 64. The game features a dynamic overworld and randomly generated dungeons, paying homage to 1980s dungeon crawlers. Broken Crown is available via a D64 disk image for real hardware or emulation, a standalone PRG file, and a browser-based version.
Battle Systems Announces Core Space: Evolution
Battle Systems has announced Core Space: Evolution, the second edition of its sci-fi dungeon-crawler, set to launch on Gamefound. This new edition features a streamlined rule set, expanded faction mechanics for the Rogue Purge, and branching narrative campaigns, while remaining compatible with existing miniatures and terrain. The game aims to incorporate a decade of player feedback and modern design principles.
Japanese hybrid dungeon crawler RPG Serial World gets a demo
Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer Serial Project have released a demo for their hybrid RPG, Serial World. The playable demo is available for Windows PC via Steam and features roguelike deckbuilding elements. The game is being developed by Serial Project, an indie studio founded by former Level-5 developers Takashi Maeda and Sho Kawasaki.
Dark Scrolls receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft have announced that Dark Scrolls will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2026. The retro-styled dungeon crawler features roguelike progression, nine playable characters with unique skills, and procedurally generated levels. A new trailer promoting the release date has also been released.
Axie: Mystery Den Announces 1,000 bAXS Creator Contest
Sky Mavis is hosting a 1,000 bAXS creator contest for guides on their newly launched game, Axie: Den of Mysteries. The contest, which ends on May 22, features two categories for video and thread/infographic submissions, with prizes awarded to ten winners in each. Axie: Den of Mysteries is a dungeon-crawler on the Ronin network where players manage Stamina to navigate short dungeons and earn rewards through Treasures, Shards, and defeating bosses.
Nearly 40 years after launch, NetHack just got a 5.0.0 release with over 3,000 patch notes
NetHack, a historically significant roguelike originally released nearly 40 years ago, has received a major 5.0.0 update. This open-source project, maintained by a community DevTeam, continues its active development, building upon the legacy of early dungeon crawlers like Rogue. The game is also recognized for its historical importance, being featured in the Museum of Modern Art.
Witherbloom – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Witherbloom is a new 1-4 player survival-ARPG dungeon crawler where players explore abandoned divine realms to gather loot, resources, and survivors. The game features challenging combat, survival mechanics, and a hub-building system. Beta sign-ups are now open for players to help rebuild civilization.
Vampire Crawlers Surpasses 1 Million Players as Update 1.4.1 Fixes Crashes, Endless Mode Coming
Developer poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has surpassed one million players. The studio also released hotfix version 1.4.1 to address crashes and save data issues, confirmed that Endless Mode is coming soon, and teased a content roadmap. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.