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Warhammer 40k: Darktide Gets An Entirely New Rogue-Like Game Mode
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is receiving a new roguelike game mode called Expeditions, which will take players outside the Hive City of Tertium. This update, described as the largest content injection since launch by Design Director Victor Magnuson, features timed missions where players search for tech-remnants amidst environmental hazards and increasingly difficult enemies. Expeditions is designed for characters halfway through their progression and includes new challenges like twisters, lightning storms, and a modified grenade weapon.
Top 7 Games for Nintendo Switch 2
This article lists the top 7 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its hardware improvements and diverse game library. The selection includes titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, Hades II, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, all optimized to take advantage of the console's capabilities for enhanced performance and visual fidelity.
Apolune 2: Boost your Retro Space Mining Experience Solo or with Friends
Apolune 2 is a retro-inspired survival and discovery game that supports up to eight players locally on a single Xbox. The game focuses on asteroid mining, experimentation, and offers a replayable experience with a comedic tone. Developed by Lost Astronaut Studios, it aims to capture the feel of classic 8-bit console games.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft has revealed that developer kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will not be released until 2027, featuring custom AMD chips with advanced ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. Separately, a surprise public playtest for Secret Door and Dreamhaven's Shadowstone has launched, Nintendo is preparing an update for Pokémon Pokopia, and Square Enix has surprise-launched Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Additionally, Jeff Kaplan explained his departure from Blizzard, and deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles and games are available.
Ghost Ship Games announce the early access release date for Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
Ghost Ship Games and Coffee Stain have announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch in Early Access on May 20. This co-op roguelike spin-off of Deep Rock Galactic will feature progression-based upgrades and rewards. A playtest is also available for players to sign up for on Steam.
Stupid Never Dies, a blazing fast action game from devs behind Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, is funky, spunky and even “slightly spooky”
Stupid Never Dies, a new action RPG from GPTRACK50, led by veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has released its first trailer. The game features fast-paced combat, a zombie protagonist named Davy, and a roguelike structure with strategic character progression. It is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation and PC, with potential for Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Slay the Spire 2: Wax Relics explained
Slay the Spire 2 introduces Wax Relics, temporary buffs obtained from the Tezcatara NPC's Toy Box. These relics fade after every third fight, offering a chance for powerful, albeit transient, advantages to aid players in scaling their builds through Acts 2 and 3.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is adding a bulldozing new class, while fellow spinoff Rogue Core gets an early access release date
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is introducing a new Demolisher class on April 30th, featuring a bulldozer-riding character and new weapons. Additionally, the spinoff Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch into early access on May 20th. Both announcements were made during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.
Indie Roguelike ‘Elf Lifia’ Blends Deck-Building with Corruption Mechanics
Elf Lifia and the Labyrinth of Everdream is a new indie roguelike on Steam that uniquely integrates a corruption system as a core progression mechanic, strengthening the protagonist as she loses innocence. The game blends deck-building with branching event choices and a risk-reward system where higher corruption increases stats but affects the ending, while also featuring adult content tied to this mechanic.
Two ultra obscure video games from over 30 years ago are getting remakes in 2026
Two classic video games from over 30 years ago, Defender Of The Crown and The 7th Guest, are receiving remakes in 2026. Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns will feature retro, classic, and roguelike modes, while The 7th Guest remake by Vertigo Games will offer a modern overhaul of the 1993 puzzle adventure. Both titles are slated for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
SIDRALGAMES, Selecta Play, and Entalto Publishing Reveal HYPERWIRED
SIDRALGAMES, SelectaPlay, and Entalto Publishing have announced HYPERWIRED, a 2D roguelike space shooter featuring a unique tethered mechanic. The game is set to launch in summer 2026 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players must manage cable length while recharging weapons and dodging enemies in procedurally generated sectors.
Steam Next Fest challenged me with a word game that also contained fractions
Cursed Words is a word-building roguelike that incorporates fractions into its gameplay. The game offers a fresh take on a genre that has become somewhat saturated, providing a unique challenge.
Drink Up, Cowboy! – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Drink Up, Cowboy! is a new roguelike bartending game where players use a revolver to mix drinks and defend their saloon from troublemakers. Players can earn cash for upgrades, customize their saloon, and are invited to sign up for the beta.
Exark – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Exark is a run-based engine builder where players construct a city on a giant ark-ship. As Captain-General, players must maximize resources like Food, Production, Inspiration, and Gold to lead their people. The game features multiple Great Houses with unique arks, buildings, and crew members, offering various paths to victory.
SlashZero: Anime Roguelike Action-Platformer Revealed
Streetlamp Studio has revealed SlashZero, a 3D anime roguelike action-platformer featuring rich animations, a deep move pool, and a procedurally-generated cyberpunk world. The game is set to launch simultaneously on PlayStation, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with a focus on performance parity. Players will take on the role of a Timehacker attempting to break into parallel timelines to reset the course of history.
Moonlighter dev's next haunt is ReVamp, a tower defence roguelike where Dracula is cursed to defend his castle forever
Digital Sun, the developers behind Moonlighter, have announced their new game ReVamp, a tower defence roguelike where players control Dracula defending his castle from nightly assaults. The game features a modular castle system, monster placement for defense, and progression similar to Hades, with no release date announced yet.
Pixel art roguelike space shooter Hyperwired lined up for Nintendo Switch
The pixel art roguelike space shooter Hyperwired is set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2026, developed by SidralGames and published by SelectaPlay. Players will explore a procedurally generated galaxy, upgrade their spaceship, and unlock new ships in this top-down action shooter.
New trailer for Aesir Interactive’s open-world action survival game ‘EverRail’
Aesir Interactive has released a new trailer for their upcoming open-world action survival game, EverRail. Players must manage a massive, battery-powered train across a frozen wasteland, balancing on-rail, aerial glider, and on-foot expedition gameplay. The game features a permadeath successor system where players assume the role of another passenger if their current character perishes.
Stupid Never Dies preview - from the producer of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry
GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has revealed its debut title, Stupid Never Dies. This action RPG with roguelike elements features a zombie protagonist named Davy who can shapeshift into various forms. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC, with a focus on 'funky zombie action' and attack-based combat.
Anomaly President launches in Early Access on August 3
The side-scrolling roguelike action game Anomaly President is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 3. The game will be available on the Steam platform.