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Vampire Crawlers Theme Song by Yoko Shimomura Revealed Ahead of Launch
Developer poncle has revealed that Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on Kingdom Hearts, composed the main theme song for the upcoming Vampire Survivors spinoff, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The game is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring turn-based combat and dungeon exploration, set to launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and later for iOS and Android. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Cursed Tails Announced
Indie developer Sycix has announced Cursed Tails, a new roguelite deckbuilder featuring naval combat. The game is slated for release on Steam, with the release date yet to be announced.
New Slay the Spire 2 patch notes help you survive the early game, and rein in Acrobatics
New patch notes for Slay the Spire 2's beta branch introduce changes aimed at improving early game survivability and rebalancing certain cards and enemies. Key updates include new Neow relics, adjustments to Ironclad's survivability with a new card and relic changes, and nerfs to problematic enemies like Living Fog. The game's developer, Mega Crit, is also shifting some difficulty from Act One to Act Three and has altered leaderboard calculations.
Rogue Skies Announces First Public Playtest on Steam
Mythtales Interactive has announced the first public playtest for their steampunk roguelike deckbuilder, Rogue Skies, now available on Steam. Players can experience the core gameplay loop of assembling a crew, engaging in strategic turn-based combat, and exploring floating islands. The developers are seeking feedback on balancing, mechanics, and bugs to refine the game.
Dream Team Supreme comic series revealed at Armageddon Expo!!
Big Adventure has announced a new comic series for their 2P online roguelike deckbuilder, Dream Team Supreme, in collaboration with local artist Matthew J Wills. The comic series will explore the quirky moments of the scientists piloting the giant robot Super Supreme and will feature new episodes released on weekdays via Discord. Developer Olivier Chrun stated the comics will highlight the fun aspects of the game's characters and will be tied into the game itself.
Slay the Spire 2 is cooking a "competitive" mode, but I'm most excited about its new short-time format
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano discussed potential new modes for Slay the Spire 2, including a competitive mode and a shorter-time format for players with less time. He also teased a new social multiplayer interaction mode, emphasizing that these are still in consideration and may not make it into the final game. Yano also expressed caution about adding too many features or Ascension levels to maintain the game's core simplicity and avoid an overly long completion time.
Katana Punk – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Katana Punk is a roguelike deckbuilder set in a dystopian Tokyo where players can rewrite cards mid-run to discover powerful synergies. The game features over a hundred base cards, mods, and passive treasures, encouraging creative rule-breaking and experimentation. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the precision platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, the roguelike deckbuilder Raccoin, and the eldritch horror Soulslike Tombwater. Other featured titles span genres like village building, home renovation, survival extraction, and narrative adventure, with many available on PC and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Slay the Spire 2 nerfs card removal, buffs shivs, and adds a new reward system
Mega Crit has released a beta update for Slay the Spire 2, introducing new progression systems like Badges and significant balance changes. Notably, card removal costs at shops have been increased, and several cards and relics have been redesigned to alter gameplay strategies. The update is currently available on the game's beta branch.
After 25 hours I've realised Slay the Spire 2 is wicked and vicious game, and I don't dish out such complements easily
Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the acclaimed roguelike deck-building game, offers a wicked and vicious experience that builds upon its predecessor's foundation. Mega Crit has refined the presentation, introduced new characters like The Regent and the Necrobinder, and added transformative multiplayer modes. Despite being in early access, the game feels robust and demonstrates Mega Crit's deep understanding of what makes the series so captivating.
Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation This Month
Gilligames has announced Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation, a new roguelike deckbuilder. The game will be entering Early Access this month, allowing players to experience its unique gameplay mechanics.
Shady O'Grady's™ Overnight Sensation Hits the Stage in Early Access on April 24th!
Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation, a rock band roguelike deckbuilder from Gilligames, will launch in Early Access on April 24th, 2026. The game, a spinoff of the Rising Star franchise, features procedurally generated runs, card-based gameplay for live gigs, and a soundtrack spanning 18 sub-genres of rock and metal. A demo is currently available on Steam.
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.