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Montabi Launches August 6 on PC and Xbox
Akupara Games and developer Mankibo announced that Montabi will launch on August 6 for PC and Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This creature collector roguelike deckbuilder features tactical 3x3 grid battles and over 500 cards. A demo is currently available on Steam, with an updated version coming June 15 for Steam Next Fest.
Shacknews E4 Trailer Debut: Battle Comic-Style Behemoths in Roguelike Deckbuilder Dream Team Supreme
Big Adventure debuted a trailer for their co-op kaiju-battling roguelike deckbuilder, Dream Team Supreme, during the Shacknews E4 Showcase. The game features comic-style art and allows players to pilot a two-headed mech, synergizing decks with a partner to battle giant monsters. A demo is currently available on PC via Steam.
Inside INFERIUS: How a Canadian Indie Team Is Reimagining the Underworld
Lucid Rain Studios, an indie team from Canada, is developing INFERIUS, a debut title blending first-person horror, surreal creature design, and roguelike deckbuilding, inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Game Director Rosche Rheeder and Technical Director Ricardo Rheeder discuss the game's origins, its unique underworld interpretation, and the challenges of building a new horror universe. The game features a demo available on Steam, with a full release date yet to be announced.
Last Minute Studios announces wheel of fate roguelike “Please, Spin”
Last Minute Studios has announced Please, Spin, a dark, score-based roguelike deckbuilder launching on PC via Steam in Q3 2026. Players will experience high-stakes survival mechanics where their fate depends on the spin of a wheel, with a playable demo available during Steam Next Fest in June 2026.
PLAY THE 'WORLDS UPON THE WIND' DEMO NOW!
The roguelite deckbuilder Worlds Upon The Wind is now available as a demo during the Strategems Festival and Steam Next Fest. Players can experience a significant portion of the game, with progress carrying over to the full release in July 2026. The game features a unique art style inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints and deep strategic systems.
SUSHIAMO - A new Sushi-themed roguelike deckbuilder, launches on Steam with a playable demo
Indie developer Panellino Games announced that a free playable demo for their upcoming roguelike deck-builder, Sushiamo, is now available on Steam. The game, inspired by Balatro, features sushi-making with a focus on creating high-scoring combos and synergies. Sushiamo is slated for a full launch in 2026.
As the UK plunges once more into political chaos, I’ve found the roguelike deckbuilder that can help me process it
Prime Monster is a roguelike deckbuilder that uses a warped political simulation to satirize the UK's political landscape. Players take on the role of Prime Monster, navigating parliamentary battles and dilemmas to survive their premiership. The game's satirical tone and mechanics offer a cathartic experience, drawing parallels between its fictional world and real-life political struggles.
All In: Advanced Strategies for Earning C++ in Balatro
This guide provides advanced strategies for the popular roguelike deckbuilder Balatro, focusing on how to achieve 'C++' status by earning gold seals on all decks and Jokers. It covers unlocking cards, prioritizing money and value Jokers, building the 'trifecta' of chips, +Mult, and X-Mult, and mastering specific poker hands like high cards and pairs while avoiding less effective ones. The article also details the strategic use of vouchers like Hieroglyph and Petroglyph, and Jokers like Blueprint and Brainstorm for maximizing score and progression.
New Slay the Spire 2 patch buffs the newest boss and reworks more enemies and cards, including some that the patch notes…
The latest update for Slay the Spire 2 introduces several changes to enemies, including buffs to the boss Aeonglass and reworks for other creatures and cards. Quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and new animations are also included, with some tweaks not explicitly detailed in the patch notes. The game is currently in early access, with further updates expected.
Slay the Spire 2's least frightening enemies just got a lot more scary
Mega Crit has released patch 0.106.0 for Slay the Spire 2 on the beta branch, introducing significant changes to enemies like Infested Prism and Aeonglass, making them more challenging. The update also includes buffs for the Ironclad character and adjustments to other characters and relics. This patch aims to increase the difficulty and strategic depth of the roguelike deckbuilder's early access phase.
Gambonanza The Grandmaster Fight Guide - All Phases
This guide provides a strategy for defeating The Grandmaster, the final boss in the chess roguelike deckbuilder Gambonanza. The guide details the three phases of the fight, offering tips on recommended equipment and gambits for each stage.
Voice of Belldona Early Access
Storycrop and Okasan's Recipe have launched Voice of Belldona, a sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game is now available for players to purchase and experience.
Subnautica 2 exec is tired of Balatro-likes, says devs pitched "maybe 250 roguelike deckbuilders in the last 12…
Krafton executive Victor Lee expressed fatigue with the surge of roguelike deckbuilders inspired by Balatro, noting that the company receives hundreds of pitches for similar games. He advised developers against chasing short-lived trends, emphasizing the rapidly shortening trend cycles in the gaming industry.
Voice Of Belldona Enters Early Access on May 20th, Following Recent Viral Buzz on X and "Popular Upcoming" Feature
Voice of Belldona, a sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder from developer Storycrop and publisher Okasan's Recipe, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam on May 20th. The game features strategic deckbuilding, high-risk decisions, and a dark cosmic aesthetic inspired by Warhammer 40K. The Early Access release includes expanded content and refined gameplay systems, with developers seeking community feedback.
Rune Dice Review | TheXboxHub
Rune Dice is a charming roguelike deck-builder that offers an innovative dice-rolling gameplay loop with unique mechanics and visual appeal. While the core gameplay is compelling, the article notes that the traversal and stage design can become repetitive over time, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's charming presentation and strategic depth.
"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"
Victor Lee, director of Europe investments for Krafton, expressed frustration with the oversaturation of roguelike deckbuilder games, likening many to 'Balatro with different cards.' He highlighted the diminishing trend cycles in gaming and advised developers to focus on passion projects rather than chasing fleeting fads, especially for longer development cycles.
Rogue Reigns wants to reinvent the roguelike deckbuilder, and don’t we just need that right now
Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder from Brazilian indie developer Venn Studios, is set to launch in September 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The game distinguishes itself with a three-character party system, where each hero has their own deck and abilities, requiring strategic resource management to avoid character neglect. Venn Studios is leveraging their own 'Wildcard' engine for a unique visual blend of hand-drawn characters and procedurally generated 3D environments.
Rebel Roar – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rebel Roar is a new tactical roguelike deckbuilder set in an animal cyberpunk universe where players lead a revolution against the Sapien Corporation. The game features over 500 cards, 20 unlockable rebel animals, and strategic card battles against unique enemies. Players can sign up for a beta playtest.
Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition Surfaces On Xbox And PC
Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition, a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The Complete Edition includes the base game and "The Rift of Sanity" DLC, featuring new content and a playable character. The game combines card-based combat with roguelike progression and a sanity mechanic, offering four distinct playable heroes.
Black Jacket – Dealing A Winning Game Pass Hand?
Black Jacket, a roguelite deckbuilder that blends blackjack with underworld survival, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Developed by Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH and published by Skystone Games, it features strategic card manipulation and a narrative mystery.
