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Bientôt sur PC et Switch : dungeon scroller rétro au casting sauvage, Dark Scrolls met un peu de passé dans votre futur
Doinksoft is releasing a new retro-style dungeon crawler called Dark Scrolls for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features pixel-perfect graphics, procedural generation with hand-crafted levels, and a mix of shmup action with roguelike progression. Players can choose from nine unique characters and play solo or in local/online co-op.
Vampire Crawlers Release Date Brings Deckbuilding Goodness Next Month
Indie developer Poncle announced that the roguelike deckbuilder Vampire Crawlers will release on April 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with mobile versions to follow. The game is a spinoff of Vampire Survivors and features turn-based deckbuilding mechanics with roguelite elements.
Vampire Survivors' deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers arrives next month
Vampire Crawlers, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will be released on April 21st for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions planned for later in the year. This first-person card-slinging game aims to translate the fast-paced action of its predecessor into a new genre.
Bone-rattling Auto-battling Dungeon Crawler ‘Skull Horde’ Launches April 10 on PC
The auto-battler dungeon crawler Skull Horde, developed by 8BitSkull, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 10, 2026. The game features roguelike runs through procedurally generated dungeons where players command undead minions and create powerful builds by merging units and acquiring perks.
Vampire Crawlers Launches April 21, Coming to Game Pass Day One
Developer poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard will launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions to follow. Vampire Crawlers is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring grid-based dungeons and a unique turn-based combat system.
US: Nintendo Download for 19th March, 2026
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. New releases include MLB The Show 26, Deadzone: Rogue, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. The update also highlights various farming and life simulation titles, along with ongoing events for Mario Kart World and new music additions.
World Premiere Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon
Two Cakes Studio and Satellite235 have announced Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon, a sci-fi roguelike with tactical turn-based combat set for release in Q3 2026. Players will manage a freight ship and crew, engage in strategic battles, explore space, and navigate a story-driven adventure across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
The hilarious Lucky Tower Ultimate releases 1.0 on April 16
Lucky Tower Ultimate will launch its 1.0 version on April 16, introducing new endgame content including a major quest with three steps: Become the Chosen One, Brew a legendary potion with Alva, and Destroy the Tower. The update also adds new locations like The Castle and Evelius’s lair, over 600 new voice lines, new music, and 10 new achievements.
Terminal Shift - Release Date news
Terminal Shift, a psychological horror game set in a looping airport terminal, is set to release on April 15, 2026. Players must gather numbers hidden within procedurally generated loops to find the access code and survive encounters with a threatening entity. The game features a minimal UI, dynamic movement, and multiple difficulty modes.
River City Saga: Journey to the West details story, systems, and characters
Arc System Works and UnitePlus have revealed details for River City Saga: Journey to the West, a comedy action adventure game. The title features a roguelike progression system and character skill enhancement. It is set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Demos and Freebies
Beatrix, a dark roguelike board-builder, is now available on PC via Steam. Players can deploy "Canons" and utilize tactical positioning to shape the battlefield and defeat enemies.
Dark Scrolls Announced From Doinksoft And Devolver Digital | Console Creatures
Doinksoft and Devolver Digital have announced Dark Scrolls, a new retro dungeon crawler featuring solo and cooperative play. Players will navigate generated runs of hand-crafted rooms, battling enemies and traps with unique character abilities. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and PC this year.
Sculplings 1.0 Launches on Steam After 3 Years of Clay Monster Creation
Sculplings 1.0, a unique roguelike monster tamer developed by ConorBoltDev, has launched on Steam after three years of development. The game features creatures meticulously sculpted from clay by hand, bringing a tactile and authentic feel to the digital monster-collecting genre. This launch highlights a trend of indie developers drawing inspiration from analog art forms for digital experiences.
Dark Scrolls will slowly roll onto Switch and PC this year, always moving from left to right
Doinksoft's upcoming game, Dark Scrolls, is a dungeon scroller featuring shmup-like action and roguelike progression, set to release on Nintendo Switch and PC this year. The game draws inspiration from the NES era with an always-scrolling screen and offers nine playable characters, each with unique abilities and side objectives. While incorporating roguelite elements, it features hand-crafted rooms rather than fully randomized levels.
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft announce Dark Scrolls for Nintendo Switch
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft have announced Dark Scrolls for Nintendo Switch, set to release later this year. Developed by the team behind Gato Roboto, Gunbrella, and Demon Throttle, the game combines shoot 'em up mechanics with roguelike progression in a pixel-perfect dungeon crawler format.
Devolver's New 'Dungeon Scroller', Dark Scrolls, Is Packed With Retro Fantasy Goodness
Devolver Digital will publish Dark Scrolls, a new 'dungeon scroller' from Gato Roboto and Gunbrella developer Doinksoft, for the Nintendo Switch later this year. The game features procedurally generated levels, nine playable characters with unique skills, and both local and online co-op, all presented with a retro fantasy aesthetic.
No Rest For The Wicked Could Become A Long-Term RPG Platform, Says Moon Studios CEO
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler believes No Rest for the Wicked has the potential to become a long-term RPG platform. He envisions future updates adding new modes such as roguelike, survival, and farming elements to the game.
Top-Down Open World Space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated Revealed
Corefun Studios has revealed Solar Echoes: Star Fated, a top-down 2D open world space RPG where players pilot the starship of a criminal commander on the run with a stolen artifact. The game features real-time ship combat, over 750 equipment items, and a world that reacts to player choices. The article also briefly mentions upcoming DLC and releases for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, Obey the Insect God, Super Alloy Crush, Dead by Daylight, and a Square Enix Publisher Sale.
Amiga classic Defender of the Crown is returning for modern systems, complete with classic jousts and maiden wooing
The Amiga classic Defender of the Crown is being remade as Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns for modern platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Nordcurrent Labs, the remake will feature Retro, Classic, and a new roguelike Kingdom Mode with updated visuals and mechanics.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review | NoobFeed
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The early access review suggests the sequel has the potential to surpass the original if development continues with improvements and added content.