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Announcing Furyball: Rogue Revenge, the first BEAT’EM BALL
Rebound CG has announced Furyball: Rogue Revenge, a fast-paced roguelike featuring a deadly bouncing ball as the player's sole weapon. The game draws inspiration from pinball tables, grindhouse cinema, and sports gangs, with a disco punk soundtrack by The Toxic Avenger. A public playtest is now available on Steam.
SAROS Review – Greatness interrupted
SAROS is a stylish and gripping action roguelike from Housemarque that attempts to broaden its signature punishing gameplay with a stronger narrative focus. While the combat is exhilarating and the DualSense implementation is outstanding, the game is significantly hampered by inconsistent performance and technical issues on the base PlayStation 5. Despite its flaws, the intriguing story and addictive gameplay loop make it a compelling, albeit unpolished, experience.
Recension – Saros
Saros offers tight controls and an addictive gameplay loop with stunning environments and atmosphere, making it easy to get lost in. However, the game's focus on player progression through upgrades rather than skill mastery leads to a diminished sense of accomplishment and a narrative that feels rushed, ultimately making it more accessible but less enduring than similar titles like Returnal.
Saros Review – The Art of Controlled Chaos — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Saros is a challenging action bullet hell game with roguelike elements that builds upon Housemarque's previous work, particularly Returnal. While its narrative outside of the main character is considered forgettable and its roguelike elements are simplified, the game excels in its tight controls, spectacular boss fights, and robust accessibility options. It offers a polished and engaging experience on PlayStation 5, hitting a consistent 60fps.
SAROS Review ☀️
SAROS, Housemarque's latest title, is a visually stunning action game that refines the formula established by Returnal. Players control Arjun on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, engaging in intense combat with a variety of alien enemies and bosses. The game features deep progression systems, satisfying combat mechanics, and a compelling narrative, earning a score of 9.3 out of 10.
Saros Review — A Bad Dream I Can't Escape | Console Creatures
Saros is a roguelike game that evolves the mechanics of Returnal, featuring fast-paced combat and a compelling narrative set on the hostile planet Carcosa. Developed by Housemarque, the game offers a challenging yet customizable experience with features like Carcosan Modifiers, allowing players to adjust difficulty to their preference. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and features voice acting from Rahul Kohli and Jane Perry.
Saros review: "A lean fusion of roguelike sci-fi action and eldritch horror that successfully remixes Returnal for a broader audience"
Saros is a successful fusion of sci-fi action and eldritch horror, remixing the roguelike formula of Returnal for a broader audience. Developed by Housemarque and published by Sony, the PlayStation 5 title features fast-paced combat, a haunting atmosphere, and an engaging narrative, though some mechanics are noted as thin and certain plot points too obvious.
TMNT: Splintered Fate Dev Says "There's More To Come" As Roguelike Action Game Hits Major Sales Milestone
The roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate has surpassed one million sales worldwide across its Nintendo Switch versions. Developer Super Evil Megacorp thanked players and hinted that more content is planned for the future. The game has received numerous updates and paid DLC since its launch.
Tears of Metal Is Coming to Xbox and Game Pass
Paper Cult announced that Tears of Metal, a medieval co-op roguelike, will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Microsoft Store, and Steam. The game is set to enter Early Access in Spring 2026 and features players reclaiming their island from invaders with various powers and upgrades.
Demos and Freebies
Airport Contraband is a roguelike-simulation game available on Steam for PC. Players assume the role of a customs officer, inspecting documents and questioning passengers to identify risks in every suitcase.
Cambria Eyes May Launch for Dungeons Mode, Previews Gold Rush Update Before Genesis Mainnet
Cambria is preparing to launch its Diablo-inspired roguelike mode, Dungeons v0, on the mainnet in May, offering a quick deposit-to-play experience. Future updates include a PvPvE expansion called Hardcore Dungeons and a rebuilt Gold Rush mode focused on resource extraction and crafting within seasonal leagues. The game has also received technical enhancements and community-driven localization into Chinese and Korean.
Voidling Bound ‘Abyss Playtest’ now available
Hatchery Games has released a trailer for their monster-taming action RPG, Voidling Bound, introducing the "Abyss" endgame. A playtest for the Abyss mode is now available on PC via Steam until April 27. The full game is set to release on PC on June 9, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
Base-building roguelike tower defense game Hull Rupture announced for PC
Publisher Team17 and developer Konfa Games have announced Hull Rupture, a new base-building roguelike tower defense game. The title is set to release on PC.
I thought I was playing a cute little city builder about managing a fairytale town in a tree, but it turns out it's a brutal roguelike and now all my gnomes are getting eaten by ghosts
Little Tree Kingdom initially appears to be a charming city builder where players manage gnomes in a tree, but it reveals itself to be a brutal roguelike deckbuilder with tower defense elements. Players must manage resources and community welfare while defending against ghosts, with failure leading to game over. The game's core loop involves using dwindling resources effectively and planning for disaster, offering a unique twist on the genre.
HACK-AND-SLASH ROGUELIKE TEARS OF METAL ANNOUNCES XBOX & GAME PASS RELEASE
Montreal studio Paper Cult announced that their upcoming hack-and-slash roguelike, Tears of Metal, will be released on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The game is also available on the Microsoft store and Steam, with an Early Access launch planned for Spring 2026. The announcement was made during the ID@Xbox Showcase.
Tears of Metal adds Xbox Series version
The medieval cooperative roguelike hack-and-slash action game Tears of Metal is adding an Xbox Series version. The game is known for its cooperative gameplay and challenging combat.
Hope you saved room after Slay the Spire 2, because the Vampire Survivors deckbuilder is already Overwhelmingly Positive…
Poncle's new deckbuilding game, Vampire Crawlers, has achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 98% positive reviews out of over 4,000 submissions. This success comes shortly after Slay the Spire 2 saw a dip in its review score following its first major update.
Acclaim Brings Indie Excitement to LVL Up Expo With GRIDbeat! and Ground Zero Hero
Acclaim is showcasing two of its upcoming indie titles, Ground Zero Hero and GRIDbeat!, at the LVL Up Expo in Las Vegas. Ground Zero Hero is a horde survival action roguelike with a unique art style, set to launch on Steam on April 30. GRIDbeat! is a rhythm-infused dungeon-crawler that has received positive reviews on Steam and is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
After 18 years of beating roguelikes, I think I've finally found my kryptonite
The author, an experienced roguelike player, finds themselves challenged by the tactical depth of Gambonanza, a game that uses chess mechanics on a small board with roguelike elements. Despite its simple premise, the game's intricate puzzles, strategic piece deployment, and challenging bosses prove to be a difficult hurdle. Gambonanza is available as a free demo on Steam ahead of its full release.
The First Public Duty-Free Demo for Airport Contraband Debuts on Steam today
The first demo for Airport Contraband, a roguelike Customs Officer simulation game from DRAGO Entertainment, is now available on PC via Steam. The demo allows players to experience the initial days at Caldora Airport, balancing civic duty with the temptations of corruption. DRAGO Entertainment, known for Gas Station Simulator, aims to deliver a high-quality production with this new title.
