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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 The Doormaker boss has been replaced by Aeonglass, and new enemy mechanics like Infested Prism have been added.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.
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.
