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Tower Petroleum – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tower Petroleum is a new tower defense deckbuilder roguelike where players build turrets, assign heroes with unique abilities, and use devastating card combos to defend against encroaching darkness in frozen wastelands. The game features deep strategic interplay between hero placement, module upgrades, and card timing, offering significant build variety and replayability.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is finally happening, and in fact it’s happening this year
Microsoft and Mojang Studios have confirmed that Minecraft Dungeons 2 is scheduled for release in 2026. The sequel to the action RPG dungeon crawler will be available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring new challenges and locations.
Atomic Owl for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch launches May 20
The side-scrolling roguelike action platformer Atomic Owl is set to launch on May 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Further details about the game's release were provided.
IGF 2026 Honorable Mention Below the Crown Enters the Dungeons of 1.0 on April 21st
Below the Crown, developed by Misfits Attic, will launch its 1.0 version on PC via Steam on April 21, 2026. The game, an IGF 2026 Honorable Mention, combines chess mechanics with roguelike and dungeon crawler elements, introducing new content like the Queen Wizard and a final boss battle. The update also includes additional spells, skills, runes, daily challenges, and quality of life improvements.
A Deep-Diving Action Strategy Across Multiple Parallel Worlds Million Depth Major 2.0 Update New Main Postgame Mode and Enhanced Roguelike Elements
PLAYISM and Cyber Space Biotope have released a major Ver. 2.0 update for the action strategy game Million Depth, significantly enhancing its roguelike elements with a new high-difficulty mode called Dimension Over Mode. The update also introduces a speedrunning mode, improved weapon crafting, Steam Deck compatibility, and various bug fixes. Additionally, a collaboration bundle with the adventure game Decollate Decoration is available.
23 Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games To Play Right Now
The Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become a powerhouse for gaming, offering enhanced versions of existing titles and exciting new releases. This list highlights the best games available, from enhanced RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster to new adventures like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World. The article emphasizes how the Switch 2's improved hardware benefits games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hollow Knight: Silksong, providing smoother frame rates and better visuals.
Slay the Spire 2 reminds us that this week's patch "was the first of many to come over the next 1-2 years"
Developer Mega Crit has announced that the recent balance patch for Slay the Spire 2 is the first of many planned over the next one to two years. The studio emphasized its patching methodology, which involves experimental changes on a beta branch informed by player feedback and metrics, aiming to achieve a balance similar to the original Slay the Spire. The game has seen significant launch success, achieving 3 million sales and a high concurrent player count on Steam.
No Hero Fights Alone — Forsworn Reveal Trailer Unveiled
Resummon Studios LLC has unveiled the first trailer for Forsworn, a roguelike turn-based tactical RPG. The game emphasizes powerful party synergies and deep build-crafting systems, drawing inspiration from titles like Divinity: Original Sin, Baldur's Gate 3, and XCOM. Forsworn is being developed by solo developer Dat Le and is set in a realm consumed by divine war.
Rescue the Princess. Save your best friend. Break the curse.
Eko and the Bewitched Lands, a fast-paced rogue-like action RPG developed by Twin Studios and published by RedDeer.Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch. The game features reactive combat, environmental gameplay, and elemental experimentation, with randomized worlds and builds ensuring high replayability.
Demos and Freebies
Destiny on PC utilizes physics-based dice rolls for aiming and combat, allowing players to shape their builds and unleash them in chaotic bullet hell encounters. The game focuses on strategic dice placement to create unique builds.
Nearly 2 years after hitting 1.0, goblin pachinko roguelike Peglin adds a fourth act and a final boss: 'It's…
Developer Red Nexus Games has released a significant update for the goblin pachinko roguelike Peglin, nearly two years after its 1.0 launch. The update introduces a fourth act with a final boss, a new path for unlocking playable classes, optional challenges, new music, achievements, and relics. The game is also currently available at a 40% discount.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die proves roguelikes don't need to fill 100 hours
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a highly regarded Hades-style roguelike that distinguishes itself with unique mechanics and a concise playtime. The game offers an engaging experience without overstaying its welcome.
God is dead and I am a bullet hell boss of my own making in the physics-based dicerolling roguelike DeeSicks
DeeSicks is a physics-based, dicerolling roguelike where players embody a bullet hell boss after the death of god. The game features strategic dice rolling to activate and boost magical abilities, with combat taking place in a ring-based arena. While currently in demo with no release date, the game offers a challenging kinetic experience with a breakcore soundtrack.
Dark Scrolls Preview Hectic Action and Roguelike Loops in a Retro Shell | COGconnected
Dark Scrolls is a game that draws inspiration from arcade classics, blending retro aesthetics with modern gameplay elements. It features hectic action and roguelike loops within its distinct visual style.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of a gaming publication share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Modulus, Crimson Desert, and Pokopia being mentioned. One writer is also playing an interactive theatre production and another is revisiting the autobattling roguelike 9 Kings on Steam Deck.
Dark Scrolls Preview – Hectic Action and Roguelike Loops in a Retro Shell | COGconnected
Dark Scrolls offers a preview of its hectic action and roguelike gameplay loop, presented within a retro visual style. The game aims to combine fast-paced combat with elements of replayability.
Slot or Not – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Slot or Not, a deck-building turn-based slot machine battling adventure, is now available in open beta. Players control Bun Dorian and their companion Slottie, a fighting slot machine, to save their village from evil fruits. The roguelike game features over 30 items and 25 trinkets to keep runs fresh, with no actual gambling mechanics involved.
Saros Dev Explains How the PS5 Game Is More Approachable, Customisable Than Returnal
Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, will feature more approachable progression and customization options compared to Returnal. Associate design director Matti Hälki explained that while Saros will still be challenging, players can unlock permanent buffs and abilities through an upgrade tree and customize difficulty using the Carcosan Modifiers system. Unlike Returnal, players can also instantly return to previously visited biomes.
No-Skin released on Nintendo Switch
Feardemic has released the horror roguelike game No-Skin on Nintendo Switch. Developed by NoEye-Soft, the game features an experimental art style and storytelling combined with strategic gameplay, challenging players to uncover the mystery of the 'No-Skin Man'.
Eko and the Bewitched Lands announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
RedDeerGames has announced that Eko and the Bewitched Lands, an action adventure RPG with roguelike and puzzle elements developed by Twin Studios, will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 7, 2026, for $12.99. The game features randomly generated layouts and encounters, requiring players to strategize their way through a cursed realm to rescue a princess.
