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The Huge ‘Peglin’ 1.0 Update Is Now Live on iOS, Android, and Steam Following Switch Launch Yesterday – TouchArcade
Red Nexus Games' pachinko roguelike Peglin has launched its 1.0 update on iOS, Android, and Steam, following its Nintendo Switch release. The update introduces new Cruciball levels, a forest miniboss, a new relic, and numerous balance and gameplay adjustments.
Arrowfell’ and More – TouchArcade
TouchArcade has released its weekly roundup of new mobile game releases for the past seven days. This week's list includes titles such as Death Travelers, Dusk of Dragons: Survivors, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, RWBY: Arrowfell, and Spidersaurs, covering various genres like action-adventure, roguelike, and puzzle.
Reviews Featuring ‘Bakeru’ & ‘Peglin’, Plus Highlights From Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale – TouchArcade
This article provides reviews for Bakeru, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, and Peglin on the Nintendo Switch. It also announces the upcoming release of Guilty Gear Strive for the Switch in January 2025 and highlights a large number of deals available in Nintendo's Blockbuster Sale.
‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th – TouchArcade
The popular roguelike card game Balatro is launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade on September 26th for $9.99. Developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack, the game has already sold over 2 million units on PC and consoles. A major free update is planned for 2025.
Survival Craft Odyssey EverRail Future Games Show Trailer Released
A new trailer for Icebird Studios and Aesir Interactive's survival craft game EverRail showcases its core gameplay loop of managing a high-speed train, gliding for exploration, and undertaking roguelike expeditions. An Early Alpha Demo is available on Steam, with the game also available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 16, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam between March 10 and March 13, 2026. The featured titles include 'Mama's Sleeping Angels,' a Lethal Company-like experience, the procedurally generated 'Lucid Blocks,' the decision-based 'The State of Nowhere,' and two old-school dungeon crawlers, 'Thysiastery' and 'Pluto,' which is also a roguelike deckbuilder.
I thought I’d give the original Slay the Spire a quick look and now I’m a convert for life
The author details their unexpected conversion to Slay the Spire after initially seeking a more casual gaming experience. Despite initial struggles with characters like the Defect, they found mastery with The Silent's poison-based gameplay and are now eager to try Slay the Spire 2.
Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Marathon's secret sauce has a special ingredient: the team behind masterful indie roguelike Caves of Qud
Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat, the creators of the indie roguelike Caves of Qud, have revealed their involvement in assisting the narrative team for the upcoming game Marathon. The Freehold Games developers contributed to Marathon's narrative for several years.
Slay the Spire 2 Sales Surpass 3 Million Units In Its First Week
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved over three million units sold worldwide in its first week of early access release on PC via Steam. The game has also become the most-played roguelike on the platform, surpassing 430,000 concurrent players. Mega Crit Games plans to introduce features such as alternate acts, more cards, events, Steam Workshop support, and multiplayer quality-of-life improvements.
Donkey Kong Bananza May Influence Future Projects, But Producer Says Freshness is the Real Standard
Nintendo producer Kenta Motokura stated that ideas from Donkey Kong Bananza may influence future projects, similar to how Super Mario Odyssey influenced Bananza's development. The focus remains on delivering fresh experiences to players, with the game featuring unique mechanics like Pauline's singing power. The article also mentions the paid DLC, DK Island and Emerald Rush, which adds a roguelike mode and limited-time events.
Fear not, phobia havers, Slay the Spire 2 will be catering to you in a future update
Slay the Spire 2 will be receiving a phobia accessibility mode in a future update, according to a recent newsletter. While no specific release date has been provided, developer Mega Crit is also working on revamping the badge and scoring system, adding Steam Workshop support, and improving multiplayer features. The game is currently in early access.
'Even though I threw out my back from overworking, I'm feeling high in spirits': Slay the Spire 2 sold 3…
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved significant success, selling 3 million copies within its first week of release. Developer Mega Crit also noted that players have completed 25 million runs of the game. Future updates will include Steam Workshop support and a revised scoring system.
Dead in Antares Is Fun When It Works
Dead in Antares offers an engaging survival management experience with a compelling gameplay loop, but is currently hampered by significant bugs and random number generator issues that have led to lost save files and frustrating gameplay. While the developer Ishtar Games is actively patching the game, the article suggests waiting for further updates before purchasing, as it feels closer to an early access build in its current state.
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.
Slay the Spire 2 Sells 3 Million Copies in First Week, Over 25 Million Runs Recorded
Mega Crit Games' Slay the Spire 2 has achieved significant success in its first week of early access, selling three million copies on PC via Steam and recording over 25 million player runs. The development team is actively working on future updates, including multiplayer quality-of-life improvements, Steam Workshop support, and balance patches, though a specific roadmap has not yet been released.
Slay the Spire 2 Surpasses 3 Million Sales in One Week of Early Access
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire 2 has sold over three million units in its first week of Steam Early Access. The developer also detailed upcoming content updates, including new acts, cards, and accessibility features, alongside plans for Steam Workshop support and multiplayer improvements. Related merchandise and a board game expansion were also highlighted.
"Slay the Spire 2 has been out for merely a week and we have already hit 3 million units sold with more than 25 million runs," says a stunned Mega Crit after becoming Steam's biggest roguelike
Mega Crit Games announced that Slay the Spire 2 has sold over 3 million units and surpassed 25 million runs within its first week of release. The studio expressed excitement for the sequel's success, noting it has become Steam's biggest roguelike.
How to beat Vantom in Slay the Spire 2
This guide provides strategies for defeating Vantom, a challenging Act 1 boss in Slay the Spire 2. It focuses on managing Vantom's Slippery status effect by maximizing hits rather than damage per hit, and suggests specific card types like Twin Strike. The guide also advises on managing Vantom's increasing damage output and Wound cards.
