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Fortune Seller VIDEO Review
Fortune Seller is a roguelike shopkeeping simulator that blends inventory management with horror elements. Players must efficiently sell items to customers to pay off a landlord's debt, with failure resulting in negative consequences. Despite some grindy progression and minor clarity issues, the game offers a satisfying and tense experience.
Dungeon Lurker's crunchy, grimey pixel art hides a metatextual secret beneath its roguelike, dungeon crawling veneers
Dungeon Lurker is a new roguelike dungeon crawler featuring crunchy pixel art and a dark fantasy theme. Mechanically, it plays more like a beat-em-up with sword and shield combat, alongside spells and potions. The game promises over 30 hand-crafted levels and a hidden metatextual secret connected to the player's past.
Hyperwired secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Hyperwired, a 2D pixel art roguelike space shooter, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 2, 2026, for $7.99. The game features resource management, procedural levels, challenging bosses, and over 10 different ships. A demo is currently available.
Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens Finally Claws Its Way Onto Xbox
Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £5.79, following its previous releases on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. The game combines roguelike action, loot hunting, and procedurally generated dungeon crawling with challenging combat and progression systems.
Erosion Playtest Opens June 23 Ahead of 2027 Launch
Plot Twist and Lyrical Games announced that Erosion, a time-looping roguelike, will have a free Steam playtest from June 23-30. The game, which features voxel dungeons, arcade-inspired bosses, and a neon-west overworld, is planned for a full 1.0 launch in early 2027, moving away from an Early Access release.
Time-Looping Roguelike Erosion Reveals Playtest Date and New Release Schedule
Plot Twist and Lyrical Games announced that their time-looping roguelike, Erosion, will have a free playtest on Steam from June 23 to June 30, ahead of its full 1.0 release in early 2027. The game features a unique mechanic where the world ages a decade with each player respawn, impacting the narrative and gameplay as players attempt to rescue a kidnapped daughter.
Retro roguelike action game Dungeon Lurker announced for PC
13AM Games, the developer behind Dawn of the Monsters, has announced Dungeon Lurker, a new retro roguelike action game. The title is set to be released for PC.
I tried a solo dev’s upcoming cyber-medieval roguelike, and I am definitely addicted
This article provides a preview of an upcoming cyber-medieval roguelike game developed by a solo developer. The author expresses strong positive feelings about the game, indicating they are already addicted to it and recommend others try it.
Retro action game Dungeon Lurker announced
Indie developer 13AM Games has announced Dungeon Lurker, a new retro action roguelike game featuring 3D pixel graphics. The game is currently in development for PC via Steam, with a planned release in early 2027. Dungeon Lurker will feature over 30 unique levels, real-time combat against various monsters, and unlockable spells and items.
Preview: Chivalware Plays With Battle Network Style Combat
Chivalware, developed by Regal Pigeon Games, is a new title that blends Mega Man Battle Network-style grid-based combat with match-three mechanics and roguelike elements. Players control a Disk Knight navigating a fallen world, chaining matching tiles to power attacks. The game is set to release on PC in Autumn 2026, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Tile matching roguelite action game Chivalware announced for PC
Publishers The Arcade Crew and Imperfect Games, along with developer Regal Pigeon, have announced Chivalware. This new title is described as a tile-matching roguelike action game set to be released on PC.
Morbid Metal Preview: Incredible Fast-Paced Roguelike | Invision Game Community
Morbid Metal is a fast-paced, action-packed roguelike game from developer SCREEN JUICE and publisher Ubisoft, featuring stylish hacking and slashing combat. The Early Access title allows players to upgrade their mech and switch between characters on the fly, offering deep combat mechanics reminiscent of classic hack and slash games. The game boasts gorgeous graphics, a killer soundtrack by Blue Stahli, and is well-suited for platforms like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.
Chivalware Preview – A Fun New Take On Roguelikes
Chivalware offers a fresh take on the roguelike genre with its unique tile-matching combat system set in a cyber-medieval world. Players control a Disk Knight battling the mad King, matching tiles to equip weapons and chaining attacks while dodging enemies. The game features satisfying build customization through chips and floppy disks, with unlockable characters and a progression system that rewards players for each run.
OUT NOW: FREEFALL ‘95 SPLATS DOWN ON STEAM
Indie developer S-Bend Games has released their debut title, Freefall ‘95, on PC via Steam. Players perform tricks and stunts while free-falling through various environments, aiming for high scores in a time loop. The game features arcade-style gameplay inspired by 90s extreme sports titles, with roguelike elements and a narrative to uncover.
Alchemy inventory management roguelike Alchemortis gets new playtest
Alchemortis, a dark fantasy roguelike focused on alchemy and inventory management, has released its first open playtest. Players can request access on Steam to experiment with combining and mutating ingredients to create new items and optimize their inventory for powerful synergies. The game features run-based gameplay where death restarts the player from the beginning.
COCYTUS RUINS: PH'NGLUI MGLW'NAFH - A Lovecraftian roguelike for the Commodore 64 by cristiancubillos
Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh, a Lovecraftian roguelike developed for the Commodore 64, has been released. The game features procedural dungeon generation, a 'corpse run' mechanic for item recovery, and three playable classes: Investigator, Occultist, and Priest. Players must manage their sanity while navigating dangerous environments and battling cultists and abominations.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 1, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the first week of June 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Switch 2. Titles include the psychological horror game BrokenLore: FOLLOW, the cozy fantasy incremental game Chef Knight, and the sports simulation eFootball Kick-Off!.
River City Saga: Journey to the West gets official trailer
Arc System Works and UnitePlus have released an official trailer for River City Saga: Journey to the West, the first roguelike entry in the series. The game features characters from Journey to the West with Kunio as the main protagonist, offering distinct fighting styles and unlockable skills. It is set to launch on June 4th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
These 12+ PS5, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (1st-7th June)
The week of June 1st to 7th will see a relatively quiet release schedule for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus subscribers. Notable releases include the remakes of Gothic 1 and The 7th Guest, alongside new titles like BrokenLore: FOLLOW and Hell Clock. PS Plus subscribers can also look forward to Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
These 12+ PS5, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (1st-7th June)
Several new games are launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 1st and 7th, including Gothic 1 Remake, The 7th Guest Remake, and Grounded. The week features a mix of genres from horror and action RPGs to renovation simulators and sports titles.