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Montabi announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Akupara Games and Mankibo have announced that the creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder Montabi will launch on August 6 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players will build decks, recruit creatures, and engage in tactical turn-based combat to save the city.
Northanda Chronicles Opens First Playtest, Inviting Players Into the Fallen City of Valmire
Hyperfocus Interactive has announced the first public playtest for their party-based roguelike deckbuilder, Northanda Chronicles, running from July 8 to July 15 AEST on Steam. The playtest features two acts, four difficulties, six heroes including the new Dorian, and invites player feedback for the game's upcoming Early Access launch.
Tarot-driven tactical roguelike AlcheMice reveals visual overhaul, new gameplay trailer, and Steam page redesign.
Spanish indie studio Red Mountain Games has revealed a significant visual overhaul for its upcoming roguelike deckbuilder AlcheMice, featuring new key art, an updated Steam page, and a gameplay trailer. The updates aim to better represent the game's core feel and player experience, with development continuing on new content.
Project Mirror Labyrinth codes (July 2026)
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox game Project Mirror Labyrinth, offering players free fragments and mega reflection tickets. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and suggests joining the official Discord server for future updates.
Bibidi Bibidi! is a wizardly card battler with real magic in its veins
Bibidi Bibidi is a wizardly card battler with a unique spell-crafting system where players combine parts of three cards to create a single spell. Developed by a team that previously made the roguelite Surmount, Bibidi Bibidi features unstable elements and tricky decisions, presented with bright colors and characterful designs. A playable demo is available on Steam.
Slay the Spire 2 just got 15 new cards out of nowhere, including some big co-op heavy hitters
A new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 introduces 15 new cards, many focused on enhancing co-op gameplay, alongside balance adjustments and a visual overhaul for the boss Aeonglass. The update also includes improvements for modding support, with Mega Crit aiming to bring these changes to the main branch soon.
Re:Night – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Re:Night is a strategy game that combines turn-based tactics with roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Players will build decks, plan tactical maneuvers, and experiment with three-character team combinations. The game features over 300 cards and 100 pieces of equipment, with a focus on elemental counters and strategic positioning. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
FLASK’s first playable demo lands on Steam, offering a new take on set bonuses, companions and deck building
The roguelike deckbuilder FLASK, developed by Chop Chop Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing, has released its first playable demo on Steam for PC and Mac. The demo offers a substantial portion of the game, excluding meta-progression, and introduces new features like companions, PvP, and a refined flask system. This release follows the game's initial appearance at Gamescom 2025 and aims to gather community feedback.
Fabulous Fool – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Fabulous Fool is a roguelite deckbuilder that integrates solitaire mechanics into strategic card battles. Players collect unique demon cards, discover relics, and face various enemies and bosses across four distinct acts. Beta sign-ups are currently open for players to experience the game's unique card-based combat and progression.
Deadhand Theater – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deadhand Theater is a dark, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where players form poker hands for combat and can sacrifice body parts at a personal cost to alter battle outcomes. The game features 60 talismans, 25 sigils, 45 hexes, and 28 modifiers to create unpredictable scenarios. Future updates will include character selection, unique starting decks, and meta progression. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
A huge Slay the Spire 2 update makes life harder but fairer, and adds Steam mod support
Slay the Spire 2 has received a major update, introducing the Aeonglass boss, a Bestiary, and significant balance changes. The update also addresses 'correlated RNG' issues, ensuring fairer randomness, and adds full Steam Workshop support for mods. The Doormaker boss has been replaced by Aeonglass, and new enemy mechanics like Infested Prism have been added.
Slay the Spire 2's 'randomness' is broken, you're not just being superstitious
Slay the Spire 2 is reportedly experiencing an issue with 'correlated randomness' (CRNG), where random outcomes are not as unpredictable as intended, potentially leading to biased results. Developer Mega Crit is aware of the problem, which affects elements like relic rolls and orb effects, and is prioritizing a fix. An analyst named tckmn has provided a detailed breakdown of the issue, which also impacted the first Slay the Spire.
Game Demos
Fame Or Folly is a roguelike deckbuilder available on Steam for Windows and macOS. Players manage a traveling troupe, putting on shows and strategically building their deck while managing the risk of upsetting the audience.
Fame or Folly Multiplayer Demo Out Now for Steam Next Fest!
The roguelike deckbuilder Fame or Folly has released a multiplayer demo for Steam Next Fest. The game features both solo and 100-player ranked multiplayer modes, with a 'push your luck' mechanic and dynamic deck pivoting. The demo is available now, with the creator aiming for a full multiplayer release within a year.
Even Gods Dread Mondays: Corporate Roguelike Deckbuilder ‘PrayPal’ Officially Revealed for Steam
Developer Yith Game and GCORES PUBLISHING have officially revealed PrayPal, a satirical roguelike deckbuilder coming to Steam. Players manage a mortal realm as a disgruntled deity, using card decks to unleash miracles or disasters while navigating corporate office politics and performance reviews. The game features multiple playable gods, hundreds of 'Authority' cards, and a darkly comedic narrative.
Play the New Stickerino Demo During Steam Next Fest with Expanded Content
Independent developer contresort has released a new demo for their roguelite deckbuilder, Stickerino, for Steam Next Fest. The demo includes a tutorial, a progression system, a new playable character, and additional in-game content, and will remain available after the event. Stickerino is slated for a full release in Summer 2026.
Voice Of Belldona Unveils Major Early Access Updates and Future Content Roadmap Following Successful Launch
Developer Storycrop and publisher Okasan's Recipe have released major updates and a future content roadmap for their sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, Voice of Belldona, following its successful Early Access launch on PC via Steam. The updates address technical fixes, difficulty balancing, and core mechanics, with the full release planned in approximately six months, including the narrative-heavy Story Mode.
I've beat Ascension 10 with every character in Slay the Spire 2, and these are the Silent cards I recommend
This guide focuses on the best cards for the Silent character in Slay the Spire 2 at Ascension 10, emphasizing fixing deck weaknesses over specific builds. It details recommended cards for early game damage, defense, draw, discard, and scaling, with a particular focus on the Sly mechanic and its synergies.
Tokyo Valkyries launches July 9
The roguelite deckbuilder Tokyo Valkyries is set to launch on July 9 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, priced at $22.99. Developed by qureate, the game features turn-based card combat where players strategize to defend Tokyo from an invading Underworld. It will support multiple languages including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Queen’s Blade Re:Build announced for Nintendo Switch
Hobby Japan announced that Queen's Blade Re:Build, a real-time roguelite deckbuilder based on the dark fantasy franchise, will be released on Nintendo Switch this fall. The game features fast-paced, real-time card combat and the signature "Armor Break" system.
