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Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion?
Tower Dominion, a roguelike tower defense game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Forever Entertainment, the game features modular maps, a wide array of buildings, weapons, heroes, and doctrines for players to experiment with to create unique defensive strategies against increasingly difficult waves of enemies.
Podd-dags: Sulfur-utvecklaren om balansgången: ”Why do you hate fun?”
Anton Albiin from Swedish studio Perfect Random discusses the development of their game Sulfur, a unique blend of FPS, roguelike, and 2D vector graphics. The interview covers the game's journey to Early Access, balancing challenge with fun, and fan engagement.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Announced, Includes New Echoes of Sekigahara Expansion — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, which includes the new 'Echoes of Sekigahara' expansion and a new 'Most Wanted' roguelike survival mode. The expansion adds new story content set during the Battle of Sekigahara and a new area in the present day. The Complete Edition will be available on October 2, with upgrade options for existing owners.
Combolands is a roguelike city builder that fuses Balatro’s combo math with Cities: Skylines tile-laying
Combolands is a new roguelike city builder from Crux Games that blends the combo-math mechanics of Balatro with the tile-laying gameplay of Cities: Skylines. Players must strategically place tiles to maximize adjacency bonuses within a limited time frame to meet population milestones. The game is set to release on August 24 for PC via Steam.
Wes Fenlon's recommendations
PC Gamer writer Wes Fenlon shares his personal recommendations for games, movies, gadgets, and more, reflecting on his decade-long career covering PC gaming. He highlights his interest in emulation, Japanese games, and niche communities, often finding himself drawn to complex simulations like Satisfactory or older titles like Final Fantasy.
Acclaimed PlayStation 5 Exclusive Gets Major Story Expansion, Release Date Set
Sucker Punch Productions announced that the PlayStation 5 exclusive Ghost of Yōtei will receive a story expansion titled Echoes of Sekigahara and a new survival mode called Most Wanted on October 1, 2026. The Complete Edition will be priced at $69.99, with an upgrade option for existing owners at $14.99.
Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one…
Sony has announced Ghost of Yotei: The Complete Edition, launching October 1, 2026, which includes the new Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and a roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted. Existing owners will need to pay $14.99 to upgrade their copies, a price point criticized as unfair, especially for digital deluxe edition owners. A free patch will also add quality-of-life features and a Beauty of Yotei mode for all players.
Ghost Of Yōtei story DLC and roguelike mode coming in October reveals Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced new downloadable content for Ghost of Yōtei, including a story expansion titled Echoes Of Sekigahara and a single-player roguelike mode called Most Wanted, both launching October 1, 2026. A Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will also be available, bundling the base game and all new content.
Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 later this year, with new story additions, a new roguelike survival mode, and more
Sony and PlayStation have announced Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, launching October 1, 2026. This definitive version includes all original content, new story additions titled Echoes of Sekigahara, a new roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted, and other enhancements. An upgrade option will be available for existing owners.
Ghost Of Yotei Expansion, Roguelike Survival Mode, And Complete Edition Announced
Sucker Punch has announced new content for Ghost of Yotei, including the 'Echoes of Sekigahara' narrative expansion and a single-player roguelike survival mode called 'Most Wanted'. A 'Complete Edition' bundling all content, including the 'Ghost of Yotei Legends' online co-op mode, is available now, with the expansion and survival mode launching October 1. A new patch on the same date will add a 'Beauty of Yotei' mode and quality-of-life updates.
Pets Survivors Lets Cats, Dogs And Chickens Battle Monster Hordes
Pets Survivors, a roguelike arena shooter where domesticated animals battle monster hordes, has been released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.19. Developed by Eastasiasoft and Vergiu Games, the game features 14 playable animals, various weapons, and permanent upgrades to encourage replayability.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer's singleplayer is a clever roguelike gauntlet I could easily sink hours into
Star Wars: Galactic Racer features a surprisingly deep singleplayer campaign that incorporates roguelike elements, offering branching paths and upgrade choices. Developer Fuse Games has crafted distinct vehicle handling for Landspeeders, Skim Speeders, Speeder-Bikes, and Podracers, with meta-progression allowing players to improve base stats or unlock cosmetics after failed runs.
Payday has come to Fortnite, because today's cool gamers are 'discovering legendary IPs in entirely new…
Starbreeze has launched "Heist Escape Roguelike: Payday Experience," a new UEFN game within Fortnite, aiming to introduce the Payday IP to a new audience. This roguelike shooter reimagines elements of the Payday franchise across three distinct heists, promising high replayability. The move is part of Starbreeze's strategy to engage new players, especially as Payday 3 continues to struggle while Payday 2 maintains a strong player base.
In cosmic roguelike The Carcass, you build a colony inside the corpse of a god that's slowly becoming aware of you
The Carcass is a new text-based roguelike from Turkish developer PiqFocus Interactive, where players build a colony inside the decaying corpse of a space god. The game features ASCII graphics with CRT glow, resource harvesting, research into various arts, and multiple endings. It is described as being similar to games like Caves of Qud and Dwarf Fortress and is available on PC with a demo currently playable.
Former Assassin's Creed lead's new game has a roguelike twist with randomized abilities that reset on death, and your witchy protagonist will look great using them
Patrice Désilets, the creator of Assassin's Creed, is developing a new game called 1666: Amsterdam, which features roguelike elements. Players will discover randomized abilities found in jewelry box coffers, but these perks reset upon death, forcing a restart with a new set of skills. The game is set to launch on August 25.
1666: Amsterdam hands-on preview - Assassin’s Creed creator casts a spell
1666: Amsterdam, the historical fantasy game from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets's studio Panache Digital Games, is heading to PC in early access on August 25, 2026. The game features witchcraft and allows players to switch between controlling a witch named Noa and her cat companion, Aaron, in a detailed recreation of Amsterdam. Despite a troubled development history and some rough edges, the game aims for a roguelike structure with randomized spells and an evolving narrative shaped by player feedback.
Black Flower Review | TheXboxHub
Black Flower is a gardening simulation game that blends serene farming with brutal roguelike elements, similar to a Dark Souls-inspired Stardew Valley. Players manage a 3x3 grid of plants, facing random weather events, pests, and plant life cycles that often lead to death. While the game's reliance on randomness can be frustrating, its unique mechanics and achievement-driven progression offer a challenging experience for players who enjoy high-stakes gameplay.
Scallywags looks like FTL and Bomber Crew with pirates, and frankly, that’s us in
Scallywags, the debut game from former Digital Extremes veterans at FloWHOA, is a pirate-themed management roguelike inspired by FTL: Faster Than Light and Bomber Crew. Set to launch on PC in Q1 2027, the game tasks players with managing a pirate crew and ship through various challenges, featuring unique mechanics like living Bow Spirits and Siren Songs. The developers aim to capture a sense of adventure similar to One Piece, with players hunting powerful Pirate Aces on their journey to become a Pirate Legend.
This Free Turn-Based RPG Plays Like Skyrim Filtered Through Ultima — And The Demo Is Live
Tuoni is a free turn-based RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Ultima, featuring procedurally generated lands based on Finnish folklore. The game, developed by Old Dog, offers a tactical combat system and two modes: Adventure with checkpoints and Traditional where death resets progress. A demo is currently available on Steam, providing 1-3 hours of content, with the full game's release date yet to be announced.
'I am a big roguelike guy, but also a fan of minimalism and elegance': Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story, guides us through the games in his Steam Library
Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Immortality, discusses the games in his Steam library, highlighting his appreciation for roguelikes, minimalism, and elegant game design. He shares his current playthroughs of 868-BACK and D: The Game, his enduring love for classics like The New Zealand Story and Dragon Wars, and his extensive hours in Shiren the Wanderer and Riven.
