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Barony sells 1 million copies as Steam Sumer Sale hits
The indie roguelike game Barony has sold over 1 million copies, with a significant portion of those sales occurring after quality-of-life updates were deployed in 2023. The game, which has been available on Steam for 11 years, is currently heavily discounted during the Steam Summer Sale. Developers Turning Wheel LLC continue to support the game with ongoing updates and DLC.
Once a Pawn a King Released
The full version 1.0 of the chess-inspired roguelike Once a Pawn a King has been released on PC via Steam. The game is available with a 35% launch discount, and a playable demo is also offered.
The biggest update YET for monster-tamer roguelike Aethermancer launches today!
The monster-taming roguelike Aethermancer has received its largest update yet, titled "Alchemical Awakening." This free update introduces a new biome, the Alchemical Woods, with nine new monsters, an additional monster type called Echo, and a new Deity boss fight. The update is now available on PC via Steam as part of the game's Early Access roadmap.
Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Playstack and Doraccoon have announced Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike, a roguelike deckbuilder that combines coin pusher mechanics with strategic item usage. The game is planned for a fall release on consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2. Players can expect to discover unique coins and items to create powerful combos and utilize different characters with distinct playstyles.
Fantasy Roguelike Dice-Builder Archon Soul Launches July 29th
The fantasy roguelike dice-builder Archon Soul is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 29th, published by PolyGryph and Goblinz Publishing. The game features deep dice customization with over 65,000 combinations, spell drafting, and four distinct characters to choose from. Founder Thomas Griffin was inspired by games like Slay the Spire and Dicey Dungeons when developing the game's unique mechanics.
Up to 80% Off Across the Steam Summer Sale!
Global game publisher CFK has launched its Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its game catalog. The sale, which runs from June 26 to July 10, features notable deals on titles like Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage and Ninja Issen. Several other games and DLCs are also available at reduced prices.
Stupid Never Dies Preview – A Punk Rock Roguelike That Refuses to Play by the Rules
Stupid Never Dies is a punk rock roguelike from debut developer Gptrack50, featuring a blend of hack-and-slash combat, a post-apocalyptic setting, and a unique love story. Players control Davy, an undead hero, navigating monster-filled dungeons with a time limit and a roguelike progression system where Davy grows stronger with each run. The game emphasizes experimentation with combat mechanics like the 'Bite' ability and a Body Hack system for upgrades, allowing players to mix and match monstrous forms and abilities.
Cooperative Brinepunk FPS Abyssus Reels in PlayStation & Xbox Launches today Alongside Free 1.3 Update
The cooperative brinepunk FPS Abyssus has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today, priced at $24.99. This console debut coincides with the release of a free 1.3 update across all platforms, which introduces new gods, areas, blessings, and crossplay functionality. A physical PlayStation 5 edition is also available for $34.99.
La sensation du FPS coopératif Abyssus est de retour sur PlayStation et Xbox et profite d’une nouvelle mise à jour gratuite
The co-op FPS roguelike Abyssus is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a new free update (version 1.3) and a paid DLC pack. The update introduces a new god, zones, blessings, and a revamped skill tree, alongside crossplay support. A physical 'Brine Edition' for PlayStation 5 is also available, bundling the base game with multiple DLC packs.
Ratatan - An Apology and Notice Regarding Launch Delay
The release of the rhythm roguelike action game 'Ratatan' has been postponed from June 25, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Developer Ratata Arts cited the need for further improvements to multiplayer stability, bug fixes based on Steam Early Access feedback, and final adjustments across platforms. Players who pre-ordered will receive Deluxe bonus content as compensation.
Captain Soda Out Now On PC And Nintendo Switch™, Switch Physical Edition Launches This July
The arcade platform shooter Captain Soda has launched digitally on PC and Nintendo Switch, with a physical edition for Nintendo Switch releasing on July 30, 2026. Developed by Ray Flower Games and published by Leoful, the game features a campaign mode with three worlds and a roguelike Endless mode. Captain Soda is also slated for release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2026.
My favourite new roguelike is all about evolution and crabs, and it's celebrating 500k sales with a big update
The action roguelike Everything is Crab has surpassed 500,000 sales and received a significant update titled Evolution 1.1. The update introduces a new evolution called Tracker, a Lick Wounds ultimate for self-healing, and various balance and quality-of-life improvements, including new cosmetics and environmental enhancements.
Mage Food Truck's big free update: Short Order Swamp
Mage Food Truck, a culinary deckbuilder by solo developer Adam Stewart of One Man Left, has received a free update introducing a new replayable scenario called Short Order Swamp. This scenario takes players to the Cro'ako frog people's home realm, featuring new threats, item cards, and a focus on simple, fast-paced recipes for high scores.
A time limited multi-challenges rougelike in the style of a haunted early 2000s educational software
Ba Bị, a time-limited roguelike inspired by haunted early 2000s educational software, is set to release on December 9, 2025, for PC and Linux. Players must pass Ba Bị's "test" of 9 minigames within 15 minutes to prove they are a "good child" and avoid punishment. The game features mechanics from subjects like Biology and Math, alongside classics like Minesweeper and Hangman.
SATED – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SATED is a new roguelike cooking horror game where players prepare meals for abominations within a decaying megastructure. Using ingredients from a sentient fridge, players must balance cooking mechanics and navigate procedurally generated mazes. A beta sign-up is currently available for the game.
Piroker – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Piroker is an upcoming eight-player PVP strategy game that blends Texas Hold'em poker with roguelike auto battler mechanics, set in a naval combat environment. Players draft crews and assemble poker hands to trigger crew abilities and engage in battle royale-style combat on the high seas. The game features over 100 unique treasure skills, 60 pirate heroes, and 40 exotic fish for permanent buffs, with modes including asynchronous PVP and real-time private matches. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland Announced
Indifferent Penguin has announced Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland, a roguelike action game where players control a Soviet-era character. The game is set to be released on PC via Steam, with the release date yet to be announced.
Co-op Soulslike Serpent’s Gaze Gets Sale Discount & Early Access Roadmap
Feeble Minds announced that their co-op soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, will be available at a 20% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The developer also revealed the Early Access roadmap, detailing plans for stability improvements, new content like weapons and classes, and a full release with a new domain, bosses, and quests.
Tower Dominion making the jump to Nintendo Switch
Forever Entertainment announced that the roguelike tower defense game Tower Dominion will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 10, 2026. The game features a modular map system, multiple difficulty levels, and over 70 buildings and 50 weapons for strategic defense against alien invaders. It will be available digitally for $14.99.
Announced today: Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland
Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland, a satirical roguelike action miner, was announced today with a trailer on IGN and GameTrailers. The game features a unique blend of logistics and crisis management, where players control an anthropomorphic bear in a sinking submarine fighting a corrupt regime. The developers aim to provide a space for players to vent real-world frustrations, drawing inspiration from the sinking of the Kursk.