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Phantom Tower is an upcoming Action RPG inspired by the hack and slash genre, set to release on PC via Steam. Players will explore an immense tower filled with monsters, treasures, and dangers, while forging their own equipment.
Action Roguelike RPG Phantom Tower Enters Early Access July 13th
Horien Studio announced that its action roguelike RPG, Phantom Tower, will enter Early Access on Steam on July 13th, 2026. The game features hack-and-slash combat, deep dungeon crawling, eight playable classes, elemental combat systems, and extensive gear customization.
The Best Android Action Games – Updated!
This article provides a curated list of the best action games available on Android in 2026, updated to keep players engaged. It includes a variety of genres such as shooters, racers, and hack-and-slash titles to cater to different preferences. Featured games include Dead Cells, Brotato, Door Kickers, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, My Friend Pedro: Ripe For Revenge, and Halls Of Torment.
Hack Fate – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hack Fate is a fast-paced cyberpunk hack-and-slash action game featuring pixel-style graphics and time manipulation mechanics. Players control twin characters with one-hit kill abilities and time travel, making strategic choices that impact their journey through a neon-soaked world. Beta sign-ups are now open for players to request access to the playtest.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Trailer Reveals New Genma Boss Dohatsu-ten
Capcom has revealed new footage for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, showcasing the new Genma boss, Dohatsu-ten, a winged warrior designed to challenge Miyamoto Musashi with fast-paced combat. A free demo is available now, and pre-orders include bonus in-game items. The game is set to launch in September for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Romeo is a Dead Man Drops A New Update, Adds Customization Options and Photo Mode
Romeo is a Dead Man has received a new update, "Romeo's Updated, Man," which introduces a variety of new costumes, including Hotline Miami-themed outfits and masks. The update also adds a Photo Mode accessible from the pause menu, allowing players to capture their customized characters. Sales are also available on Steam, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 storefronts.
Urban-Occult Action Roguelite ‘7Trials’ Officially Announced by Newcore Games
Newcore Games has officially announced 7Trials, a top-down action roguelite featuring hack-and-slash combat and online co-op for up to four players, inspired by Korean afterlife folklore. The game blends urban-occult aesthetics with traditional mythology, set in a school transformed into a realm between the living world and the afterlife. Players control Yeoubi, a temporary Reaper, tasked with surviving seven trials over 49 days to uncover secrets and free trapped souls.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has released Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, a port that impressively runs at a stable 60 FPS both docked and handheld. This version includes all previously released DLC and Special Edition content, featuring three playable characters: Nero, Dante, and V, along with the unlockable Vergil. Despite minor drawbacks like rapid battery drain and slightly longer loading times in handheld mode, the game is lauded as a faultless port and the definitive Devil May Cry experience on Nintendo hardware.
Tears of Metal launches into early access on July 22nd
Paper Cult has announced that their hack and slash roguelike, Tears of Metal, will launch into early access on July 22nd. The demo will be removed on July 6th. The early access version will include the full progression loop, three acts with unique enemies and bosses, and three playable heroes.
Endangered: Evolved Animals Return for Revenge in New Roguelite, Hack-and-Slash Game
Solo developer Chris Considine announced Endangered, a new roguelite, hack-and-slash game where evolved animal heroes seek revenge on humanity. Players control animal warriors battling through diverse environments with unique abilities and progression systems. The game is in development for PC and available to wishlist on Steam.
Tears of Metal Hits PC Early Access on July 22
Tears of Metal, a medieval co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game, will launch into Early Access on July 22 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass also included. Developer Paper Cult announced that an Xbox console version is planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will feature three acts, three playable heroes, and various upgrade systems, with more content planned for future updates.
Tears of Metal launches in Early Access for PC on July 22
The medieval hack-and-slash cooperative roguelike game Tears of Metal will launch in Early Access for PC on July 22 via Steam and Microsoft Store. Developer Paper Cult Games announced that the Early Access version will include the complete core experience with three acts, three playable heroes, and full progression. The demo will be removed on July 6.
HACK-AND-SLASH ROGUELIKE TEARS OF METAL OUT IN EARLY ACCESS ON PC ON JULY 22
Montreal studio Paper Cult announced that their hack-and-slash roguelike Tears of Metal will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on July 22. The game will also be available as part of Xbox Game Pass for the Microsoft Store, with a full Xbox version planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will include three Acts, three playable Heroes, and various upgrades and equipment.
Monochrome Echoes – White – coming to Nintendo Switch
Publisher Mebius has announced that Monochrome Echoes – White –, an RPG originally released for PC, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in Japan this summer. The game features hack-and-slash combat, class changes, and skill panels, with randomized dungeons and equipment. A Black variation of the game also exists, but its release on Switch has not been confirmed.
Only One for steam
The hack and slash roguelite game Only One, originally released on mobile in 2014, has been updated and released on PC via Steam. The PC version features improved gameplay, graphics, new enemies and bosses, 120 levels, a new Trials mode, an updated endless mode, and full controller support, including for Steam Deck. The game removes microtransactions and aims to reach a new audience in its purest form.
Kosenki – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kosenki is a single-player dark fantasy hack and slash game where players control Hayato, a samurai battling in a techno-feudal world. The game features combo-based combat, environmental destruction, exploration for loot, and unlockable abilities. A beta demo is available on Steam.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Showcases Combat-Heavy Gameplay, Theseus Flashback and a “Monster”
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, will launch on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game showcases Sophia's earlier adventures with hack-and-slash combat, parrying, and stealth sequences, alongside playable flashbacks as Theseus.
Echoes of Aincrad Preview – SAO Sans Kirito
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad offers a fresh perspective on the first season's story, focusing on tertiary players rather than Kirito and Asuna. The preview highlights surprisingly brutal, impactful combat with limb-severing mechanics and a unique visual style. The game is set to release on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
We're finally getting a Vanillaware game on PC - Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an expanded 4K edition of the gorgeous Japanese action RPG
Vanillaware is bringing an expanded 4K version of their 2009 action RPG Muramasa: The Demon Blade, titled Muramasa: Revenant Blades, to PC. This new edition includes content from the PlayStation Vita port Muramasa: Rebirth and the Genroku Legends DLC. The game is set for release next year and features detailed sprite art, varied combat, and mature themes.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition announced for Switch 2
Capcom has announced Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch digitally on June 23, 2026, and physically on August 28, 2026. This edition includes the Vergil playable character DLC and bonus content, offering a smooth 60 frames-per-second experience in both TV and handheld modes.
