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How Indie Games Are Quietly Reinventing the Luck Mechanic - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
Indie game developers are increasingly treating randomness and luck as core design elements rather than afterthoughts. Games like Slay the Spire and Hades demonstrate how to implement controlled chaos, where luck feels earned and navigable, enhancing player agency and replayability. This intentional design approach, influenced by player psychology and digital platform expectations, aims to create engaging experiences that reward skill over pure fortune.
Hades style Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is less than £3 right now
Super Evil Megacorp's roguelike game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, is available at a significant discount on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game, inspired by Hades, features local and online co-op for up to four players and has received generally positive reviews.
This Isn’t Poker. This Is Apokerlypse! Out Now on Steam
Breaker Game Studio has released Apokerlypse, a roguelike card battler, on PC via Steam. The game features five unique heroes, over 70 skills, 400 Demon Chips, and various multiplayer modes including asynchronous challenges and PvP. A free prologue, Hell is Empty, Demons Are Playing Apokerlypse, is also available.
Dice of Kalm Hits 300k Downloads; Pepperbox Studios Releases New Game Modes and Gameplay Content
Pepperbox Studios announced that its dice-based roguelike, Dice of Kalma, has surpassed 300,000 downloads across PC, iOS, and Android platforms. The latest update introduces two new modes: 'Deathly Endless Mode' for a perpetual challenge and 'Casual Daily Mode' for a synchronized 24-hour challenge.
River City Saga: Journey to the West Launches June 4
Arc System Works America announced that River City Saga: Journey to the West will launch on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game adapts the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West with roguelike progression and comedy action-adventure elements. The Kunio-kun series also celebrates its 40th anniversary with a commemorative website.
Returnal Creators Reveal Saros as Dark Successor About Power and Greed | HappyGamer
Housemarque has revealed Saros as their next project, a successor to Returnal that will explore themes of obsession, greed, power, and corruption. The Finnish studio aims to build on the success of Returnal, which proved the viability of AAA roguelikes, by tackling darker subject matter. While details are scarce, the studio is expected to integrate these mature themes into gameplay mechanics on the PlayStation 5.
FlipaBeatClub (FABC) Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
FlipaBeatClub has been announced as the Guests of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a gaming convention taking place in Roseville, CA. The event will feature beatmaking workshops, musical performances, and appearances from various voice actors, musicians, and content creators. Several other guests and announcements, including a Pokémon GO event and new game releases, are also mentioned.
Digiphile Launches “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” Bundle Featuring PEAK
Digiphile has launched the "Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase" bundle, featuring eight games including PEAK, Content Warning, Another Crab's Treasure, HASTE, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The bundle is available for two weeks and also includes artwork by Gina Chacón. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like River City Saga: Journey to the West and ULTRAKILL.
Saros: How to Deal with Corruption
This guide explains how to manage corruption in the game Saros, an ailment that lowers maximum health when hit by yellow projectiles. Corruption can be reduced using a Power Weapon charged by absorbing blue projectiles, or by punching yellow projectiles after acquiring the Shield Amplifier upgrade. While corruption is detrimental, it can also empower Corrupted Weapons for increased damage.
Roguelike Beat ’Em Up 'River City Saga: Journey to the West' Sets June Release Date Covering the Events of
Arc System Works announced that the roguelike beat 'em up River City Saga: Journey to the West will be released on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game blends side-scrolling combat with roguelike progression, featuring over 80 unlockable 'Secret Skills' and three distinct combat styles.
River City Saga: Journey to the West Launching June 4
Arc System Works' roguelike action title, River City Saga: Journey to the West, is launching on June 4 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a "Skill Enhancement" system for stat boosts and is based on the classic Journey to the West novel, reimagining its characters with a comedic action-adventure twist.
Saros: How to Unlock Locked Doors and Containers
This guide explains how to unlock locked doors and containers in the roguelike game Saros. Both require a one-time use Carcosan Key, which can be found as random drops from white/blue containers or defeated enemies. Players can also unlock five nodes in the Armor Matrix to start each cycle with five keys.
Far Far West Early Access Preview — A Real Robo Rodeo
Far Far West, an early access PVE shooter from developer Evil Raptor, offers a chaotic Wild West-themed experience with 4-player co-op. The game features roguelike elements, varied objectives, diverse boss encounters, and a robust weapon and upgrade system, making it a promising multiplayer title for PC.
Best Android Card Games – Updated!
This guide highlights the best card games available on Android devices, ranging from traditional TCGs to unique indie titles. Featured games include Balatro, Magic the Gathering: Arena, GWENT, Slay The Spire, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Legends of Runeterra, and more, each offering distinct gameplay experiences for mobile players.
Castle-on-wheels medieval roguelike battler Wanderburg arrives this Summer
The medieval roguelike battler Wanderburg is set to release later this summer. The game features a unique premise where castles and villages are on wheels, and players build a modular, expanding stronghold. It is playable with mouse, keyboard, or controller and is optimized for a wide range of hardware.
NOVA DRIFT: New Updates Available on Steam, iOS & Android
The roguelike space shooter Nova Drift has received new updates for its Steam, iOS, and Android versions, including a highly requested Save & Quit feature. The game, developed by Chimeric with support from Pixeljam, is available as a premium purchase on multiple platforms and also offers a free lite version.
Dice Roguelike Slumber Realm Feels Like a Nostalgic 90s Title
Slumber Realm is a new roguelike game that draws heavily on 90s nostalgia, featuring a dreamy and unhinged world where players fight childhood fears. Gameplay revolves around a single d6 roll that determines turn actions and can trigger chain reactions with card setups. The game includes four classes, over 150 equipment cards, and unique enemies, all set in 1997 with period-appropriate memorabilia.
FuRyu’s Project Alice Is Crymelight
FuRyu has announced Crymelight, a new roguelike game inspired by Alice in Wonderland, set to release on November 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. This title follows in the vein of FuRyu's previous games, Crystar and Crymachina. The announcement also coincided with a sale on the original Crystar game across multiple platforms.
Sci-Fi Roguelike Deckbuilder 'Voice of Belldona' Launches Next Month; New Trailer Streaming Now
The sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder 'Voice of Belldona' is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 20. Developed by Storycrop and published by Okasan’s Recipe, the full release features over 120 cards, 50 blessings, permanent upgrades, and a "Wish" system. The game is set in a war-torn world shaped by a mysterious entity named Cheryl and includes multiple areas, enemy types, and story-driven events.
Ball x Pit has a new update because who needs free time anyway?
Developer Kenny Sun and Friends has released a new update for the roguelike game Ball x Pit, titled the Shadow Update. This free update for PC players on Steam adds new characters, passive abilities, balls with unique powers, and a guildhall feature. The update significantly expands the game's already deep combination possibilities, encouraging players to dive back into its addictive gameplay loop.
