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Embrace Non-Violence in Bloodless, a Retro-Styled Samurai Adventure Set in Feudal Japan, Relaunching Today on PC
Shoreline Games and Point N’ Sheep have relaunched the retro-styled samurai adventure game Bloodless on PC and Mac. The relaunch introduces a new roguelike mode called "Namazu's Wrath" and an expanded storyline that delves deeper into the protagonist Tomoe's past. The game features unique non-lethal combat mechanics and striking environments set in feudal Japan.
NOVA DRIFT: Now Available on iOS & Android
The ship-crafting roguelike space shooter Nova Drift is now available on iOS and Android mobile storefronts as a paid premium title for $9.99, with no ads or in-app purchases. Developed by Chimeric with support from Pixeljam, the game offers deep build variety and classic arcade space combat.
Playing Slay the Spire 2 and Esoteric Ebb on my ROG Ally all weekend turned me into a happy lump of swaddled gamer joy
The author found themselves engrossed in Slay the Spire 2 and Esoteric Ebb on their ASUS ROG Ally all weekend, neglecting other activities. They highlight how well these games perform and feel on the handheld, particularly enjoying the card-based roguelike and satirical RPG for portable play.
Hexistence – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hexistence is a roguelike tower defense deckbuilder featuring a procedural hexagonal grid that players expand themselves. The game emphasizes strategic deck customization, with over 100 cards and relics across four elemental types. Players can sign up for the open beta to experience the game's real-time combat and dynamic mob patterns.
Slay the Spire 2 Devs Aims To Surpass Silksong
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit expressed surprise at the game's successful early access launch, which has surpassed 520,000 peak concurrent players on Steam, making it the most played roguelike on the platform. The team jokingly stated their ambition to match the success of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Sony's Injecting More Story Than Ever Before into Your PS5 Roguelikes
The upcoming PlayStation 5 roguelike Saros, developed by Housemarque, will feature a stronger narrative focus than typical games in the genre. The game stars Rahul Kohli as Arjun Devraj, a Soltari enforcer investigating the mysterious planet Carcosa, with narrative lead William Shaughnessy highlighting the growing dread among the crew. Jane Perry also returns as a side character.
'We'll Getcha One Day Silksong' — Slay the Spire 2 Dev 'Blown Away' by Enormous Launch as It Joins Steam Top 20 Club - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a massive early access launch on Steam, reaching over 574,000 peak concurrent players and breaking into the platform's top 20 most-played games. Developer Mega Crit expressed their gratitude and playfully targeted Hollow Knight: Silksong for future player counts. The studio also confirmed they are against microtransactions in the game.
Shard Squad receives massive special update and announces DLC at a symbolic price; Watch the trailer
Shard Squad has received a major free update called Prismatic Power, adding new mechanics, characters, stages, and balance improvements for PC players on Steam. Additionally, the Wind Character Pack DLC, featuring four new Wind elemental Shards and exclusive abilities, will launch on March 16 for a symbolic price of US$1.99.
This week in PC games: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and a myth-inspired match-3 game where you combine three dogs into Cerberus
This week's PC game releases include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a four-player co-op shooter, and the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Other notable titles are Mythmatch, a match-3 game where combining three dogs creates Cerberus, and Iter-8, a tower defense game with mining elements.
What does the Golden Compass do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Golden Compass in Slay the Spire 2 is a floor starting bonus from the guardian Tezcatara that replaces the Act 2 map with a single, predetermined path. This path includes a mix of battles, campfires, encounters, chests, shops, and elites, leading to the Act boss. While it offers a structured route, it may not be as valuable as other bonuses for experienced players.
BARDA launches today in Early Access during TurnBasedThursdayFest
Independent studio Mudita Games has launched BARDA, a chaotic inventory survival roguelike, into Early Access on Steam today as part of TurnBasedThursdayFest. The game challenges players to manage their backpack to survive and climb a procedurally generated mountain, dealing with survival conditions that physically disrupt inventory.
Roguelike horror game Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Kadokawa, ABC Animation, and Wodan have announced that the roguelike horror game Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024. Players control a shrine maiden named Yono who must survive haunted houses filled with Mononoke.
SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist launches March 26
The roguelike horror action game SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is set to launch on March 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game features a unique blend of horror and action gameplay.
Rustic Defense Review
Rustic Defense is a tower defense game with roguelike elements that offers a unique adaptive gameplay experience. While its simplistic visuals and sound design are effective, the game features a slow early pace and a steep learning curve. Despite these drawbacks, it provides great replayability for fans of the genre.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Clean Up and Put-Em-Up in Co-operative Roguelike Scrubbin’ Trubble!
Odd Object announced their debut title, Scrubbin' Trubble, a co-operative roguelike launching March 31st, 2026, on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam for $12.99. Up to four players can choose from six classes to battle the Four Filths of the Apocalypse in this turn-based game designed for quick sessions with adjustable challenge.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown reader review - Reader's Feature
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a roguelike and management sim that offers a challenging survival experience based on the Voyager TV show. Developed by Gamexcite and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It captures the aesthetic of the series while demanding careful decision-making and adaptability from players.
Wicked Defense launches on iOS and Android with roguelike tower defence and spell card builds
Wicked Defense, a new game combining roguelike runs with tower defence strategy and spell card builds, has launched on iOS and Android. Players take on the role of a washed-up witch who must save the world from a dragon, utilizing elemental spellcasting and card-based upgrades to defend against waves of enemies.
Game Reviews
IGN has published a review for Slay the Spire 2, a roguelike deck-building game. The review likely covers gameplay mechanics, new features, and overall impressions of the title.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
