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Insano, brutal e… cruel: “Mad & Cruel Bundle” chega à Steam com dose dupla de ação extrema
Epopeia Games has released the 'Mad & Cruel Bundle' on Steam, combining the fast-paced FPS roguelike Mullet MadJack with the brutal horror experience CRUEL. The bundle offers a dual dose of intense action, stylized violence, and challenging gameplay for fans of extreme action titles.
BEYOND WORDS OUT today
Beyond Words, a roguelike word-crafter developed by Mindfuel Games, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game, created by industry veterans Steve Ellis and David Doak, blends wordplay with roguelike mechanics, featuring word combo building, unlockable upgrades, and evolving boards.
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: YOGSCAST GAMES REVEALS ROGUELIKE BRAIN-TEASER ‘INFINITY SWEEPER’ LAUNCHES MAY 7
Yogscast Games and Longshot Studio announced that their retro puzzle roguelike, Infinity Sweeper, will launch on PC via Steam on May 7th. The game combines logic-driven gameplay inspired by Minesweeper with roguelike replayability, featuring procedurally generated grids, upgrade systems, and boss encounters.
Conan the Barbarian Unleashes Mayhem as a Playable Character in Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel!
Conan the Barbarian is now a playable character in the roguelike horde survivor game Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The DLC introduces Conan's unique combat mechanics and a new Stygia region. A free update also adds a local co-op feature and a new 'God of Fate' blessing system.
The Best Roguelikes for 30-Minute Sessions (We Actually Timed These) | TAG
This guide identifies roguelike games genuinely suitable for 30-minute play sessions, distinguishing between games that can be paused and those with naturally short, complete runs. It highlights titles like Vampire Survivors, Brotato, Balatro, Hades, and Dicey Dungeons as perfect fits, while also discussing games like Into the Breach and Slay the Spire that work well with save-and-quit features despite longer individual runs. The article aims to help busy gamers find satisfying experiences within limited time constraints.
PS Plus Premium Adds Free Game Trials Worth Playing After Hiatus
PlayStation Plus Premium has reintroduced free full game trials for members, featuring two upcoming 2025 PlayStation 5 titles and a 2019 PlayStation 4 RPG. The trials include the action shooter Forgive Me Father 2, the roguelike deckbuilder Deathless: The Hero Quest, and the adventure RPG Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark. Progress made in these trials carries over to the full game purchase.
‘Everything is Crab’ Turns Animal Evolution Into Roguelike Action
Everything is Crab is a roguelike game where players start as a blob and evolve their creature by hunting and scavenging to survive. The game features a unique animal evolution mechanic, allowing players to grow various traits and face evolved bosses. Currently in development, the game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Fulqrum Publishing Brings Three Titles to PlayStation Trials
Fulqrum Publishing has announced that three of its titles are now available as part of PlayStation Trials for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Players can experience "Deathless: The Hero Quest" for up to 3 hours, "Forgive Me Father 2" for up to 90 minutes, and "Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark" for up to 4 hours. Progress made during these trials carries over to the full game purchase.
Samson proves there's still room for smaller Grand Theft Auto-style sandboxes – I just wish this one was…
Samson, the debut game from Liquid Swords, offers a purpose-driven take on the open-world crime sandbox genre, inspired by titles like Grand Theft Auto and Heat. While it compromises on polish, particularly in its combat and driving mechanics, its blend of roguelike and life simulation elements, focused on paying off debt as an ex-con, provides a compelling experience. The game aims to fill a niche for moderately-scoped sandboxes in an industry dominated by larger titles.
Fugue Shot – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Fugue Shot is a roguelike game featuring arcade-style challenges and synergistic item collection within an evolving dreamscape. Players will encounter over 150 unique Memories that modify abilities and warp playstyles, with procedurally generated encounters ensuring replayability. The game boasts stunning pixel art and a meditative soundtrack, and an open beta is currently available.
Mad King Redemption – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Mad King Redemption is a 2.5D beat 'em up roguelike featuring four distinct heroes with customizable stats and skill trees. Players battle through a corrupted kingdom, using a blend of traditional brawler mechanics and roguelite progression with randomized elements and permanent upgrades. Beta sign-ups are now open for those interested in experiencing the game's combat and progression systems.
I can be a roguelike hater, but I slammed the Steam wishlist button on this one after my sicko coworker showed me its Hades upgrades and dark dollhouse world
The Ashen OZ, a dark fantasy action roguelite from Ashbone Games, has garnered significant interest for its unique blend of Hades-like upgrade systems and a dark dollhouse aesthetic reminiscent of American McGee's Grimm. The game features a ball-jointed doll protagonist battling monsters with a witch's umbrella and utilizes a dice-based upgrade system. While still in early development with no release date, its style and themes are tapping into a contemporary fascination with retro-looking horror and fairytale interpretations.
Roguelike Action Brawler 'Super Alloy Crush' Launches on PC via Steam Early Access; New Trailer Streaming Now
The roguelike action brawler Super Alloy Crush is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam, developed by Alloy Mushroom and published by Neverland Entertainment. The game features two playable characters, extensive customization options, and two-player co-op, with more content planned during its Early Access period.
Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi Adds Devil May Cry 5 Collaboration Ahead of Switch Launch; We're Also Not Sure Why
Colopl announced a collaboration between Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi and Devil May Cry 5, featuring Dante, Nero, and Vergil as boss encounters and playable "Jinma" cards. This crossover will be available when the Nintendo Switch card-based RPG launches on April 23, 2026. The game, a reworked version of Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunters, incorporates deck-building RPG and roguelike elements, with the Switch version using pre-created artwork instead of generative AI for illustrations.
21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
This guide highlights the best Nintendo Switch 2 games available for under $25, focusing on value and quality rather than the absolute cheapest options. The list includes titles like BALL x PIT, BOKURA: planet, Cast n Chill, Core Keeper, DAVE THE DIVER, Deltarune, Fast Fusion, Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and KUUKIYOMI 4: Consider It, with prices and brief descriptions for each.
DreamHack 2026 – Indie Playground Highlights
DreamHack 2026 in the UK featured an "Indie Playground" showcasing numerous independently developed games. Highlights included "The Drifting Crown" by Sponge Hammer Games, a roguelike action-adventure; "Character Limit," a fast-paced word game from Hotel Outlaw; and "Chronicles Reborn," an open-world survival adventure by Brightwyn Games. Other featured titles were D’Avekki Studios' full-motion video murder mystery "The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2," Galatico Studios' retro shooter "Galatico," and "Everything is Crab," an animal evolution roguelite published by Secret Mode.
PUBG: Battlegrounds' new PvE mode is all about fighting off an alien invasion, and/or hiding in a big man-made dirt hole
Krafton has launched a new PvE mode for PUBG: Battlegrounds called Xeno Point, where players team up to fight an alien robot invasion. The mode features roguelike elements with increasing difficulty and new "supers" and "blue chip skills." Additionally, the 41.1 update introduces destructible terrain to Erangel and includes crossover content with Stellar Blade and Aespa.
Super Alloy Crush Early Access
Super Alloy Crush, a 2D action-platformer with roguelike brawler elements inspired by Mega Man X, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. The game offers frenetic gameplay for players to experience.
Dark Rail Announced
Steam Veil has announced Dark Rail, a new roguelike turn-based management simulation game. The title is set to release on PC via Steam later this year.
Hard-Hitting Samson: A Tyndalston Story Now Available
Liquid Swords' action title Samson: A Tyndalston Story is now available for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $24.99. The game emphasizes close-quarters combat, momentum, and environmental interaction, drawing inspiration from titles like Sifu and Sleeping Dogs.
