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Mysterious 2D MetroidVania Adventure of Samsara 2.0 Post-Launch Update Live
Ilex Games and Atari have released the 2.0 update for their Metroidvania game Adventure of Samsara, featuring a combat overhaul, new boss battles, spells, and secret areas. The update is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Atari's VP of Games, Ethan Stearns, highlighted the team's commitment to community feedback and enhancing the game's unique experience.
Corebreaker launches in Early Access on May 9
The fast-paced action platformer with roguelike elements, Corebreaker, is set to launch in Early Access for PC on May 9. The game will feature a focus on challenging combat and procedural generation.
Roguelike WANDERBURG Coming to Early Access This Summer
The roguelike game WANDERBURG, developed by Randwerk and published by Sidekick Publishing, is set to launch in Early Access this summer. The announcement was made during INDIE Live Expo Asia with a new trailer, highlighting over 400,000 wishlists and a successful demo phase. The game features a castle on wheels in an open-world ecosystem and will include Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean localization at launch.
Auto Dungeon Released On Steam
Independent studio Blüd Brüther has released their dungeon-crawling autobattler roguelite, Auto Dungeon, on Steam. The game has received a major update introducing new creatures, quality-of-life improvements, and a community-requested unit called the Puppomancer. The studio now considers the game finished but plans to release occasional updates.
Cheat Death. Break the Rules. Stack the Deck. Stabjack Joins Steam Deckbuilder Fest This May.
Indie developer Cosmic Cog LLC and publisher Zemore Indie Games announced that their comic-noir roguelike blackjack deckbuilder, Stabjack, will participate in Steam's Deckbuilder Fest from May 4th to May 11th. The game, currently in development for PC, features a unique blend of blackjack mechanics and deckbuilding roguelike strategy, set in a dark, comic-inspired world. A demo will be available during the festival.
Froggy Hates Snow, the Cozy-Weird ‘Snowguelike’ Launches May 7 on PC & Consoles
Froggy Hates Snow, a cozy-weird 'snowguelike' survival roguelite developed by Crying Brick and published by Digital Bandidos, is set to launch on May 7, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features digging mechanics, unique frog characters, and a choice between combat or exploration-focused gameplay, with a Peaceful Mode available for a relaxed experience.
How to save in Saros
Saros features a limited, auto-save only system that constantly records progress after most actions, including clearing rooms of enemies or puzzles. While there's no manual save, players can utilize three distinct save slots accessible from the Passage hub zone to manage multiple playthroughs on a single PlayStation 5 file.
Hell Clock coming to consoles alongside new expansion pack
Publisher Mad Mushroom and developer Rogue Snail announced that the roguelike action RPG Hell Clock will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on June 2nd, alongside its "Cursed War" expansion pack. The game, originally released on PC in June 2025, features a story set in 19th century Brazil and offers deep build customization and diverse abilities.
Pixelated soulslike game Cursemark launches in June
Publisher Mad Mushroom and developer CLYDE Games have announced that their pixelated roguelike soulslike game, Cursemark, will launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam on June 8th. A playable demo is currently available. The game features intense melee and spellcasting combat with a deep rune system for build variety.
Voice Of Belldona Launches on PC May 20th, A Sci-fi Deckbuilder Inspired by Warhammer 40K’s Dark Cosmic Aesthetic
The sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder Voice of Belldona, developed by Storycrop and published by Okasan's Recipe, will launch on PC via Steam on May 20th. The full release promises expanded content, refined gameplay systems, and deeper progression, featuring over 120 cards, 50 unique blessings, and more than 40 story-driven events.
Imbibe to Survive in Tipsy Russian Roulette Survival “Drunken Goddess Reflux” on PC Later This Year
The roguelike survival game Drunken Goddess Reflux will be released on PC via Steam in 2026. Developed by WHO YOU and published by Alliance Arts, the game challenges players to outdrink an alcoholic demon in a Russian Roulette-style survival scenario. It will feature English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
River City Saga: Journey to the west releases this June for Nintendo Switch
Arc System Works and UnitePlus have announced that River City Saga: Journey to the West will be released digitally on the Nintendo Switch on June 4, 2026, for $19.99. This action RPG features roguelike progression and a character skill enhancement system, drawing inspiration from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
River City Saga: Journey to the West launches in June
Arc System Works and UnitePlus have announced that River City Saga: Journey to the West will be released on June 4th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, priced at $19.99. The game features a beat 'em up combat system with roguelike progression and character skill enhancements, drawing inspiration from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Colourful Indie Games (Part 7) 🌈
This article reviews six colorful indie games: Tiny Bookshop, Gecko Gods, Spica Adventure, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, ROGOLF, and Fruit Mountain Party. Tiny Bookshop is a charming bookshop sim, Gecko Gods a stylish 3D puzzle platformer, and Spica Adventure a revival of a classic arcade platformer. Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege offers a classic 2D action experience, ROGOLF blends mini-golf with roguelike elements, and Fruit Mountain Party is a fun multiplayer game inspired by Suika Game.
Erik Wolpaw, co-writer of Portal and Portal 2 adores Burnout Paradise and has 1,500 hours in Slay the Spire: 'This…
Writer Erik Wolpaw, known for his work on Portal and Portal 2, discusses his extensive gaming history and current preferences. He expresses a deep affection for Slay the Spire, having accumulated over 1,500 hours, and also highlights Burnout Paradise as a game he will never uninstall. Wolpaw also touches on his experiences with Soulslike games like Nioh and Dark Souls 3, and his appreciation for the strategic depth of Slay the Spire.
Sunday Interviews
The creators of Enter the Gungeon reflect on the current state and potential future of the roguelike genre. They discuss the challenges and evolution of the genre, drawing from their experience developing the popular title.
Publisher Apogee Entertainment Highlights Partial 2026 Lineup at the Second Wind and Wishlisted Showcases
Apogee Entertainment showcased its partial 2026 lineup, featuring new trailers and announcements for Below the Stone, Littlelands, LUCID, and Vexlands. Below the Stone and LUCID are set for a summer 1.0 launch on PC, with Vexlands also launching on PC and consoles this summer. Littlelands will release its demo on May 4, 2026.
CRYMELIGHT Surpasses 10,000 Steam Wishlists as Soundtrack and Voice Drama Are Previewed
FuRyu announced that its upcoming roguelike action RPG, CRYMELIGHT, has surpassed 10,000 Steam wishlists. The developer also released preview videos for the game's soundtrack and an included voice drama. CRYMELIGHT is set to release on November 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
This PS5 Roguelike Turns Alice in Wonderland into a Gritty Poker Action Game
FuRyu announced CRYMELIGHT, a dark bishoujo action roguelike with Alice in Wonderland themes and poker-based combat, for PlayStation 5 on November 5th. The game follows a young girl named Alice on a journey through Purgatory. A standard digital edition will cost $19.99, with a Deluxe Edition available for $39.99.
Castle roguelike game Wanderburg launches this summer
Sidekick Publishing and developer Randwerk announced that their minimalist roguelike game Wanderburg, where players control a roaming castle, will launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam this summer. The game features modular castle building, strategic combat, and unlockable upgrades.
