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Vampire Crawlers Beginner's Tips
This guide provides beginner tips for Vampire Crawlers, a turn-based dungeon crawler that shares similarities with Vampire Survivors but offers a distinct strategic experience. Key advice includes prioritizing Greed and Might upgrades early, utilizing the Combo Stack relic for card synergy, interacting with light sources for rewards, saving healing items like chickens for critical moments, and strategically using the Sharp Mind Arcana. The guide also suggests grinding previous levels for gold and checking the Grim Grimoire for evolution combinations.
Properly funny chaotic dungeon crawler Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 has launched
Studio Seufz has officially launched Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0, exiting Early Access with a significant content update. This chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler features randomly generated levels, hand-drawn 2D graphics, full voice acting, and new end-game content including a multi-stage quest and over 600 new voice lines. The game is confirmed to work well on Linux via Proton and on Steam Deck.
Starless Umbra – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Starless Umbra is a story-rich action RPG featuring real-time combat and couch co-op, where players explore puzzle-filled dungeons in a fog-consumed world. The game focuses on character customization, dynamic combat inspired by MMORPGs and action RPGs, and a 15-25 hour story with minigames and puzzles. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Kyoto Xanadu Gameplay Showcases Combat, Exploration, and Daily Life Systems
New gameplay footage for Falcom's JRPG Kyoto Xanadu showcases its dual gameplay pillars: exploring the real world of Kyoto with life simulation elements and delving into 2D and 3D dungeons. The game features card-based upgrades and action combat using Soul-Devices. Kyoto Xanadu is set to release on July 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Japan.
Vampire Crawlers Switch 2 Listing Pops Up On eShop
A listing for Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has appeared on the Nintendo eShop for the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2, priced identically to the current Switch version. The developer, Poncle, has been contacted for more information regarding potential upgrades or save data transfer.
Dash Dash Dead Revealed with New Trailer - A Running Man–inspired Turn-based Roguelite Where Hesitation is Death
Dash Dash Dead, a turn-based roguelite inspired by The Running Man, has been revealed by solo developer Virtual Void Studio and publisher Drillhounds. The game features fast-paced tactical combat with time pressure, where players combine items to create builds and face procedurally generated arenas, enemies, and bosses. It is set to launch on Steam this year.
Dungeon Within Delays Open Test to April 24, Adds iOS Launch & Major Features
Gamecoaster has delayed the open test for their dungeon crawler Dungeon Within to April 24th, coinciding with the addition of iOS support. The update will also include new content such as Stage 4, Grade 7 Monsters, and features like the Memento Mori system, Succession System, and cloud saves.
LightSup Set To Release on PC & Consoles in 2026!
LightSup!, a colorful couch co-op adventure from developer BugBlio Studio and publisher Red Dunes Games, is set to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game blends dungeon exploration, roguelite mechanics, and hack-and-slash combat with a light-versus-dark theme, emphasizing teamwork and friendship.
CLOCKFALL Announced
Rever Games and Radical Theory have announced CLOCKFALL, a new dungeon crawler featuring a time-loop mechanic. The game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Sol Cesto Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the roguelite dungeon crawler Sol Cesto, which features 21 achievements. It lists all achievements, including defeating bosses, finding specific items, and fulfilling character destinies.
Vampire Crawlers Theme Song by Yoko Shimomura Revealed Ahead of Launch
Developer poncle has revealed that Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on Kingdom Hearts, composed the main theme song for the upcoming Vampire Survivors spinoff, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The game is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring turn-based combat and dungeon exploration, set to launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and later for iOS and Android. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Labyrinth.os is a dungeon crawling ode to late '90s and early 2000s uncanny CGI
Labyrinth.os is a new 3D dungeon crawler for Windows that evokes the uncanny CGI aesthetic of late '90s and early 2000s media. The game features grid-based exploration, random encounters, and turn-based combat, drawing inspiration from classic titles and films like Kowloon's Gate and Planet Laika.
Clockfall Announced – A Time-Bending Roguelite Where Every Second Counts
Clockfall is a new hybrid action-RPG roguelite from Rever Games and Radical Theory where time is a core mechanic, actively working against the player. It will launch in Steam Early Access in 2026, with a full release planned for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in 2027. Players will manage time as a resource during dungeon runs and use gathered resources for village defense and permanent upgrades.
How A Giant, Throbbing Nose Led Me To Love Sol Cesto
Sol Cesto is a roguelite that streamlines dungeon crawling with an odds-based system, encouraging experimentation with consumable items and strategic choices. The game features a unique mechanic where players can stun the shopkeeper by interacting with his nose to get a free item, adding a quirky element to the gameplay. Its turn-based nature and surprising depth make it an enjoyable experience, particularly on the Steam Deck.
Death end re;Quest Code Z Switch Version Announced for Asia with English Support
Publisher eastasiasoft announced that the Nintendo Switch version of Death end re;Quest: Code Z will be released in Asia in 2026 with English text and Japanese audio. Pre-orders for physical releases open April 16. The game features a new protagonist, Sayaka Hiwatari, exploring the dangerous Strain Area with turn-based tactical combat and a narrative building on the series' lore.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 13, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. Titles include the narrative-driven cyberpunk platformer R.E.A.C.H., the fast-paced PvP shooter Last Flag, and the RPG dungeon crawler Regions of Ruin: Runegate. Other notable releases span genres like social simulation with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and action-adventure with Pragmata.
Skull Horde Released
Skull Horde, a dungeon crawling auto-battler developed by 8BitSkull, has been released on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game's launch was accompanied by a trailer showcasing its gameplay.
Fantasy Flight Games Announces End of Descent: Legends of the Dark
Fantasy Flight Games has announced the discontinuation of the dungeon crawler board game Descent: Legends of the Dark due to rising manufacturing costs and global economic shifts. While the companion app will remain online without further updates, Act III of the game is canceled. A video game adaptation, Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, is still planned for release on PC, Mac, and consoles.
Skull Horde is out now on PC, where it’s bone vs flesh and business is booming (in the afterlife)
Skull Horde, an auto-battler dungeon crawler roguelite from developer 8BitSkull, is now available on PC via Steam, with support for Steam Deck, macOS, and Linux. Players control a necromancer's skull seeking revenge, raising an army of skeletons to battle through procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies and loot. The game focuses on buildcrafting through unit merging, stacking perks, and creating powerful synergies.
Level-5's Snack World Remake Drops Nintendo Exclusivity, Coming to PS5
Level-5's roguelike dungeon crawler, Snack World, is dropping its Nintendo exclusivity and will be released on PlayStation 5. Originally launched on Nintendo 3DS and later Nintendo Switch, the game will feature enhanced graphics and refined gameplay, with a new mode allowing players to control the anime's protagonist, Chup. A release date for the PlayStation 5 version has not yet been announced.
