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Anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer SlashZero announced for PS5, PC
Skystone Games and Streetlamp Studio have announced SlashZero, an anime-inspired side-scrolling roguelike action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android
Pre-registration for the roguelike kingdom builder 9 Kings is now open on Android. Developed by Sad Socket and published by Playdigious, the game challenges players to build a kingdom capable of surviving endless threats through strategic combinations of buildings, units, and spells. 9 Kings was previously released in early access for Windows and macOS in May 2025.
Slay the Spire 2 players can't decide if they love or hate the Spectral Knight, who can break your deck, but whose "debuff will be more of a buff" once you understand the fight
Players in Slay the Spire 2's early access are divided on the Spectral Knight enemy, whose ability to turn cards ethereal can be disruptive but also potentially beneficial. Some players find the debuff a "buff" once they understand the fight's mechanics, especially for characters not reliant on retaining cards. The Spectral Knight is one of three Elites encountered in Act 3.
Review: Cupiclaw Involves a Charming Routine
Cupiclaw is a charming roguelike that can be played in short bursts, featuring cute graphics and a silly story. While its simple gameplay loop is easy to learn, the game's success heavily relies on RNG, which can sometimes lead to frustrating runs. Despite its simplicity, Cupiclaw offers a pleasant experience, especially for players looking for a palate cleanser.
New Roguelike Echoes of Myth Brings Customizable Difficulty to Steam
Echoes of Myth, a new roguelike developed by Shifting Reality Interactive, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features seven distinct biomes, seven major bosses, and a three-tier difficulty system designed to offer accessibility alongside challenge. The developers emphasize customizable gameplay through weapons, spells, talents, and divine relics within semi-randomized paths.
Mewgenics will have 'at least two' DLCs, and the 'small' one is almost a third as big as the base…
Mewgenics creators Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel have announced plans for at least two DLC expansions for the tactical roguelike. The first, described as 'small,' will add four new classes and over 300 abilities, with a larger expansion to follow. McMillen also indicated potential updates for The Binding of Isaac.
Infinite Ball Well – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Infinite Ball Well, a Pachinko roguelike, is currently in open beta. Players launch balls to hit pegs, score points, and progress through increasingly deeper levels. The game features over 100 unique pegs and relics, offering strategic depth and fast-paced gameplay.
Rogue Rollers – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rogue Rollers is a pinball roguelike where players battle through chaotic arenas and dungeons using pinball physics combined with dungeon-crawling elements. Players can choose from Rogue, Mage, or Knight classes, discover over 100 stackable relics, and face multi-stage boss fights. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Second Public Playtest for The Vow: Vampire's Curse news
The Vow: Vampire's Curse is announcing its second public playtest, running from March 9 to March 16, following player feedback and implemented changes. Key updates include reworked defeat rules, redesigned Day phase abilities, three new building types, and the introduction of traps and auras for battlefield control. The developers have also added new items, ally types, improved sound effects, visual clarity, and a new blood system.
The best games of 2026, so far
This ranked list highlights the best games released so far in 2026, focusing on titles that received a 4-star rating or above. The selection includes a mix of sequels, remakes, and surprising new IPs across various genres, with Resident Evil Requiem topping the list.
Abyssus Confirmed For Xbox And PlayStation – Underwater FPS To Finally Surface On Console
The underwater roguelike FPS Abyssus is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, launching this summer with a major free 1.3 update. This update includes new areas, enemies, blessings, and full crossplay support across all platforms. A physical PlayStation 5 edition with all cosmetic DLC will also be available.
Wild Tower Brings Dark Fantasy Action to Steam with Three Kingdoms Twist
Wild Tower, a new indie dark fantasy action-adventure game with roguelike elements, has launched on Steam. It uniquely blends the historical Three Kingdoms period of ancient China with supernatural horrors, tasking players with exploring a cursed tower. The game emphasizes exploration, equipment scavenging, and tactical combat, offering a fresh take on historical settings by using them as inspiration for original narratives.
Marathon Review in Progress – The joys of accidentally abandoning your friends
This review in progress for Marathon highlights the roguelike gameplay loop of looting and dying repeatedly. The article touches on the experience of playing with friends and the potential for accidental abandonment within the game's structure.
All Slay The Spire 2 Bosses
Slay The Spire 2 features 12 bosses across its early access acts, each with unique mechanics and tactics. This guide details the encounters with Vantom, The Kin, Ceremonial Beast, Waterfall Giant, Soul Fysh, Lagavulin Matriarch, The Insatiable, Knowledge Demon, Kaiser Crab, The Queen, Doormaker, and Test Subject #C8, offering strategies to overcome their challenges in this roguelike title.
How To Unlock Slay The Spire 2 Epochs
This guide details how to unlock the various Epochs in Slay the Spire 2's early access period. Epochs are tied to completing objectives within runs, such as beating bosses, defeating elite enemies, or accumulating score, and unlock new cards, relics, potions, and characters.
Release Dates
Several games have announced their release dates. Bloodless - Namazu's Wrath, a roguelike, will be released on March 18th. Stellar Tactics will launch on March 30th, and Subway Invasion's release date was announced on April 3rd.
Why Slay the Spire 2 Is So Hard to Put Down
Slay the Spire 2's early access build has quickly captivated players with its addictive roguelike gameplay, drawing in a significant player base on day one. The game retains the core mechanics of its predecessor while introducing compelling new elements like multiplayer co-op and a challenging difficulty curve that encourages repeated runs and strategic adaptation.
After beating Slay the Spire 2 with an 8 year old deck, I'm starting to feel like this is more of a remake than a…
Slay the Spire 2's Early Access release feels more like a remake than a true sequel, heavily relying on familiar characters, cards, and strategies from the original game. While the core deckbuilding gameplay remains strong and enjoyable, the sequel has not significantly evolved with the genre, unlike other recent titles. The new co-op mode is currently barebones and does not add substantial innovation.
Classic Ship-Crafting Roguelike Space Shooter Nova Drift Lands on Android
The ship-crafting roguelike space shooter Nova Drift has launched on Android devices, featuring arcade-style combat blended with action RPG progression systems. Developed by indie studio Chimeric, the game offers thousands of ship-building combinations and is available for $9.99 with a free lite version.
Cooperative Brinepunk FPS Abyssus Surfaces PlayStation & Xbox Releases This Summer Alongside Brand New Free Content Update & Crossplay
The cooperative brinepunk FPS Abyssus is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this summer, coinciding with a free 1.3 update that adds new gods, areas, blessings, and crossplay. A physical PlayStation 5 edition including all DLC will also be available for pre-order. A paid Brinerot Pack with cosmetic items will also be released.