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Coming Out in gaming this week — August 10, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres and platforms. Highlights include the roguelike pinball deckbuilder Cult of PiN, the remastered RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the action-adventure survival game Grounded 2. Other notable titles launching include the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die and the arcade sports game Pro Jank Footy.
Recension – SULFUR - en hejdundrande recension
SULFUR is a Swedish indie title that blends classic boomer shooter mechanics with roguelike elements, featuring a unique art style and dark humor. Players take on the role of a priest battling demons and a witch to save their captured clergy, with progression tied to weapon upgrades and resource management. Despite some minor early access menu optimization needs, the game is a highly recommended and inventive experience.
Milo – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Milo is a one to four player online cooperative horde survival game where players awaken in a stranger's body and must survive waves of cultists while growing rats. Each run begins in a different victim's body with distinct classes, weapons, and abilities. Players can extract to an arcade to earn upgrades for future runs, featuring a World War era arsenal.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Trailer Breaks Down the Strengths and Weaknesses of Landspeeders
Fuse Games' upcoming title, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, will feature various vehicle types, starting with the Landspeeder. While not the fastest, its drift capabilities and durability are highlighted, alongside a repair mechanic. The game launches on October 6th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and will also incorporate roguelike elements.
Montabi review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Montabi is a creature-collecting roguelike that successfully blends monster taming, deckbuilding, and tactical combat. Developed by Mankibo and published by Akupara Games, the game was rebuilt from the ground up, resulting in a cohesive experience that rewards experimentation and replayability. The review highlights the satisfying tactical grid combat, the distinct deck for each creature, and the rewarding progression systems, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
Heroes of Magic & Cards slated for Nintendo Switch
Forever Entertainment is partnering with First Day Games to bring the deckbuilding poker roguelike, Heroes of Magic & Cards, to the Nintendo Switch. The game features three heroes, over 90 abilities, more than 40 enchantments, and powerful relics that alter gameplay. Players will build decks, collect cards, and refine tactics to defeat bosses, with poker hands activating combo effects.
Hell Clock Review | TheXboxHub
Hell Clock is a Diablo-style action RPG with roguelike elements, set in the historical aftermath of the War of Canudos in Brazil. The game features high production values, satisfying combat, and deep build customization, though the endgame can become a grind. It offers a refreshing historical setting distinct from typical European fantasy ARPGs.
Surprise! The original Quake gets a free expansion on all platforms to celebrate its 30th birthday
To celebrate Quake's 30th birthday, id Software and MachineGames have surprise-released a free expansion, Quake: Dawn of the Machine, on all platforms including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The expansion features a 19-map campaign with a looping structure, new enemies, weapons, and a soundtrack, offering a fresh take on the classic shooter with roguelike elements.
"If FromSoftware released the full Dark Souls design document, no one would be debating the lore": Creator of one of the highest-rated new roguelikes on Steam says hands-off storytelling was key
Solo developer YuWave discusses the narrative design of their successful roguelike, Demon Lord: Just a Block, highlighting the effectiveness of hands-off storytelling inspired by games like Dark Souls and Hades. The game's approach of using short, punchy text and fragmented lore has resonated with players, leading to overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.
Catch, Build, Battle – Montabi Launches On Xbox, Switch, PC
The creature-collecting, deckbuilding roguelike game Montabi has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £16.74, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Developed by Mankibo and published by Akupara Games, it is also available on Nintendo Switch and Steam. The game features tactical 3x3 grid battles where creature positioning and card combinations are key to success.
Tower Tactics 2 Announced
Assemble Entertainment and asraworks have announced Tower Tactics 2, a deckbuilding tower defense roguelike. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam for PC in the third quarter of this year.
33 Immortals Review – Massive 33-Player Roguelike Battles | Invision Game Community
33 Immortals is a roguelike co-op action game from Thunder Lotus where players team up with up to 32 others to battle gods. While the core gameplay loop of fast-paced multiplayer combat is fun, the game suffers from bugs, performance issues, and misleading player count in later levels. Despite its flaws, it offers enjoyable short bursts of play, especially on PC and Steam Deck, for its low price point.
You have 4 days to get one of our favorite roguelikes for free on Steam thanks to its sequel leaving Early Access
The roguelike action RPG Moonlighter is available for free on Steam for a limited four-day period, starting August 5th. This promotion coincides with the upcoming full release of its sequel, Moonlighter 2, which is leaving Early Access on September 2nd. The offer allows players to claim the original game permanently before the sequel launches.
Möt SULFUR-Anton från Perfect Random
Anton Albiin, designer and balancer for the game SULFUR, discusses the development of the title and its inspirations. He highlights the game's unique gear-based single-player shooter gameplay with moddable weapons and its Swedish language support. Albiin also touches on his background in the gaming industry, including his time at Minecraft's customer support and working for the Swedish Game Industry.
Four Devs Made A Robot-Cowboy Parkour Shooter — And The Demo Is Free On Steam Today
Torn Ace Studios has released a free playable demo for their upcoming roguelike parkour FPS, Cyber Rail, on Steam. The game features robot cowboys and a fast-paced, unforgiving movement system reminiscent of Ghostrunner. While a full release date has not yet been announced, the demo is available as part of Steam's Cyberpunk Fest.
Mexican Ninja comes to consoles and PC later this month — MP3s & NPCs
The 2.5D roguelike beat 'em up Mexican Ninja is set to launch on August 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Creative Director Dario Hoyo expressed excitement for the game's release, emphasizing its core themes of resilience and swagger. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Game Demos
Cyber Rail is a roguelike first-person shooter for PC featuring robot cowboys and parkour mechanics. Players can grapple, slide, and swing through the game as they hunt down enemy bandits.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and More Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in August
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several titles in August, including a beta for Gears of War: E-Day starting August 6th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other new additions include Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Grounded 2, and more. Several games will also be leaving the service on August 15th.
Funny Roguelike Autobattler How Many Dudes? Launches on Mobile
The roguelike autobattler How Many Dudes? has launched on Android, published by Butterscotch Shenanigans. The game challenges players to recruit a ridiculous army of unique 'dudes' to battle various enemies, with over 850,000 possible team compositions and hundreds of relics and trinkets to discover.
