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RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike
RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by coin-pushing machines, has launched on PC via Steam. The game is currently available at an 18% discount for a limited time.
Choosing Your Main Digital Card Game for 2026: Hearthstone, Slay the Spire 2, or Balatro?
This article compares Hearthstone, Slay the Spire 2, and Balatro as potential main digital card games to invest time in for 2026. It highlights Hearthstone's longevity and varied modes, Slay the Spire 2's success as a roguelike deckbuilder, and Balatro's accessible yet deep poker-inspired gameplay.
Slay the Spire 2 Beginner's Guide: Everything You Need to Survive the Climb
This guide provides essential tips for new and returning players of Slay the Spire 2, a roguelike deckbuilder. It breaks down the game's core mechanics, explains the five playable characters, and offers eight key strategies to improve players' chances of survival and success in the game.
Slay the Spire 2's 'anti-infinite' balance patch has now itself been patched, much to the relief of some Silent and Necrobinder players
Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit have rolled back several controversial changes from a recent balance patch that aimed to make 'infinites' harder to achieve. The beta patch reverts nerfs to cards for the Silent and Necrobinder characters, with lead designer Anthony Giovannetti explaining the design intent behind these decisions. The update also includes buffs for the Ironclad character and the Regent, alongside adjustments to enemy encounters like the Doormaker and Skulking Colony.
AlcheMice – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
AlcheMice is a new tactical roguelike deckbuilder set in 15th-century Granada, where players control a mouse alchemist attempting to break a time loop. The game features grid-based dungeon battles with chess-inspired movement cards, alchemical infusions to alter card effects, and environmental interactions. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Project Mirror Labyrinth Codes (March 2026)
This guide provides a list of active and expired codes for the roguelite deck builder game Project Mirror Labyrinth. Redeeming these codes can grant players fragments and other in-game rewards to help them progress faster. Instructions on how to redeem codes within the Roblox game are also included.
Slay the Spire 2 is worth it just for the co-op
Slay the Spire 2's cooperative multiplayer mode is highlighted as its most significant and surprising feature. The article suggests that the co-op gameplay alone makes the sequel a worthwhile experience, fundamentally changing the way players approach the roguelike deckbuilder genre.
A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the retro first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, the video store simulation Retro Rewind, and the narrative game In Their Shoes. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder World's Goodest Pup, the comedy adventure Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, and the action platformer Dark Scrolls.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Outlines First Big Post-Launch Patch: Huge Balance Pass, New Art and VFX, and a Phobia Mode - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit has detailed its first major post-launch patch, focusing on significant balance changes to make 'infinites' harder to achieve. The update also introduces a 'Phobia Mode' with new assets, reworked card mechanics like Silent's 'Prepared', and new art and VFX for cards and energy gains. The patch is currently on the beta branch and will be released to the main branch after further tweaks.
Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers is coming to PC and consoles on April 21
Vampire Crawlers, a spinoff of Vampire Survivors developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, will launch on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 21 for $10. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions for iOS and Android planned for later in the year. This roguelike deckbuilder features a first-person perspective and card-based combat.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors launches April 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, later for iOS and Android
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a roguelite deckbuilder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is launching on April 21 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Mobile versions for iOS and Android will follow at a later date.
Is roguelike deckbuilder sequel Slay the Spire 2 worth playing in early access?
Slay the Spire 2 has launched in early access, offering a familiar roguelike deckbuilding experience with new characters and a co-op mode. While the game is polished and offers significant content, it heavily recycles elements from its predecessor, potentially feeling stale for veterans. Newcomers will find a deep and engaging introduction to the genre, though it may present a steep learning curve.
How To unlock all characters In Slay The Spire 2
This guide details how to unlock all characters in Slay The Spire 2, a roguelike deckbuilder by Mega Crit. Players can unlock characters sequentially by playing runs with previously unlocked characters, even if the run fails. The article also provides a brief overview of each character's unique mechanics and playstyle.
Slay the Spire 2 tops 3 million copies sold after 1 week
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire II has sold over 3 million copies in its first week of Early Access release on Steam for Windows PC. The developer expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response and confirmed ongoing development with plans for new content, balance patches, and Steam Workshop support.
Latest Slay The Spire 2 update stops you having over a billion HP, while tweaking the deckbuilder's mod support
Slay the Spire 2 has received an update that addresses various crash bugs, introduces new card art, modifies mod file handling, and implements balancing changes. Notably, players, enemies, and pets can no longer have their HP exceed 999,999,999. The update also includes improvements to mod support and fixes for multiplayer issues.
Slay The Spire 2 devs don't care about piracy but they hate microtransactions
Mega Crit, the developers of Slay the Spire 2, have expressed a relaxed attitude towards game piracy, stating they will not actively prevent it and even encourage learning from their decompiled code. However, the studio is vehemently against microtransactions, assuring players there will be no gacha or expensive cosmetic DLC. The game is currently in early access on Steam with plans for a console release.
Mythic Bagel announces Crownkeep - a roguelike deckbuilder that mixes minesweeper with tactical combat.
Mythic Bagel has announced Crownkeep, a new roguelike deckbuilder that combines elements of Minesweeper with tactical grid-based combat. Players will explore dungeons tile by tile, using threat markers to predict enemy locations while managing a unique one-card hand system. The game is set to release on PC via Steam.
Pluto Released
The roguelike deckbuilder Pluto has been released on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Developed by Siege World Interactive and indie.io, the game features an unusual spellcasting mechanic.
Roguelike Deckbuilder Pluto Escapes Prison – Paints the World Red on PC Today
The roguelike deckbuilder Pluto has been released on PC via Steam today, developed by Siege Wizard Interactive and published by indi.io. The game features a gesture-driven spellcasting system and follows a wizard trying to escape prison to attend his niece's birthday party. A demo is available for download, and a 20% launch discount is offered until March 23rd.
Micro Titans Wrestling announcement
Micro Titans Wrestling, a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by professional wrestling, has released a demo on Steam. The game features a unique card battle system, a roster of wrestlers and managers, and multiple game modes. The studio, Micro Titans, is based in the North of England and founded by industry veteran Steven Dalton and wrestling expert Dante Richardson.