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Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book," "Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition," and "Coffee Talk Tokyo." Other notable releases include "Bubsy 4D," "FZ: Formation Z," and "R-Type Dimensions III," alongside numerous indie titles across various genres.
SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force Announced
Paintbucket Games has announced SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force, a new game blending historical-political deduction with roguelike elements. The game is set in West Germany during the Cold War in the 1970s.
Acclaim Claims BITSummit With Kidbash: Super Legend and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate
Publisher Acclaim announced at BITSummit that it will publish two indie titles: Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer from Indonesian developers Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, an arcade snowboarding racer from Mexican studio Wabisabi Games. Both games are available for hands-on demos at the event in Kyoto, Japan.
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: ‘FREEFALL ‘95’ SPLATS DOWN ON STEAM JUNE 1ST
Indie developer S-Bend Games announced that their debut title, Freefall '95, will launch on PC via Steam on June 1st. The game features a time-looping premise where players perform tricks and stunts while falling to achieve high scores, inspired by 90s extreme sports arcade games.
Master of Chaos – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Master of Chaos is a fast-paced action game featuring wizards who use precise counters, deflections, and chain combos to defeat enemies. Players build combo meters by chaining kills and gathering upgrades through various in-game methods. The game's unique mechanic involves building enough power to literally break the game, granting victory to the player. An open beta is currently available.
Deep Rock Galactic roguelike spin-off launches to "Mostly Positive" Steam reviews that can't decide if they love or hate its timer and shared progression tool
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, a roguelike spin-off of the popular co-op shooter, has launched into Steam Early Access. While it has achieved a 'Mostly Positive' rating with 70% of nearly 2,000 reviews being favorable, players are divided on its new timer and shared progression mechanics. The developer, Ghost Ship Games, anticipates an 18 to 24-month development period before the 1.0 release.
Pixel MMO Soulbound gets revived with new Steam version
Developer SpiderWare has launched the Steam page for Soulbound: Online, a revived pixel-art MMORPG that previously ran on Web3 technology. The game, which features fast-paced roguelike dungeons, character progression through loot and crafting, and cooperative gameplay for up to three players, is set to release on Steam this summer. The narrative centers on players exploring a virtual world and battling hostile entities known as The Anima.
Roguelike FPS offshoot Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into early access with its own dangers, its own dwarves, and at last, its own identity
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, the roguelike offshoot of the popular co-op FPS, has launched into early access. Developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game introduces new dangers, characters called Reclaimers, and distinct gameplay mechanics that differentiate it from its predecessor. Early impressions suggest a more challenging and team-focused experience compared to the original Deep Rock Galactic.
Democracy Under Pressure: SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force Announced
Paintbucket Games and the Federal Agency for Civic Education have announced SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force, a historical-political deduction game with roguelike elements set in 1970s West Germany. Players lead a special police task force during a state of emergency, uncovering terrorist networks and managing public perception. The game, developed with historical research, aims to encourage discussion on democracy and extremism and is set for a PC release via Steam in early 2027.
Malignant Survivors 2 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Malignant Survivors 2 is an upcoming 3D crowd combat game that emphasizes hero selection, build customization, and loot collection to survive relentless hordes. Players can experiment with different characters and equipment combinations to find effective strategies against increasingly dangerous enemy waves. Sign-ups for the game's beta playtest are now open.
Returnal Director Founds New Studio, First Project Will be “Unapologetically Gameplay First”
Harry Krueger, the director of Returnal, has founded a new studio called Cosmic Division in Finland. The studio's first project will be a single-player, gameplay-first new intellectual property for PC and consoles, aiming for strong emotional resonance. Krueger previously worked on games like Resogun and Nex Machina at Housemarque, and his latest project there, Saros, received a 9 out of 10 review.
Rune Dice Review 🎲
Rune Dice is an indie roguelike that features clever dice-based gameplay where matching dice numbers creates combos for attacks, healing, and coins. The game offers a variety of unlockable characters and items, with pixel-perfect visuals and charming sprites. While generally engaging, the core gameplay can become repetitive, and occasional frustrating dice physics are noted.
A Fantasy Adventure Combining Hex-Based Tactical Combat and Roguelike Builds
The Steam page for Land of Ruins, a strategy RPG developed by a two-person indie team, is now live. The game combines hex-based tactical combat, roguelike exploration, and deep party-building mechanics, allowing players to recruit heroes and create unique builds. Public playtest recruitment has also begun for the game, which currently supports five languages.
Slay the Spire 2 review bomb didn't actually affect sales that much, Steam expert says, even though "in any other case you would say this game is dead"
Despite a significant review bomb on Steam, Slay the Spire 2's sales were not heavily impacted, according to IndieBI founder Tom Kaczmarczyk. While the negative reviews, particularly from players in China, caused the score to plummet, Kaczmarczyk stated that in other cases such a drop would indicate a game is dead. He believes the game will endure due to its strong foundation and the nature of early access development.
Pokermancer Is a Poker-Puzzle Roguelite, Out on Android Now
Pokermancer, a poker-themed puzzle roguelike from indie developer Selador, is now available on Android. The game challenges players to create poker hands by drawing paths on a 4x4 grid, featuring build-crafting systems, hazards, and boss rounds. The first two tables are free, with the full game unlockable via a $4.99 purchase.
Roguelike dev makes $220,000 in 3 weeks after blowing up on Steam – and I know you can't complain, but that's his share of roughly $1.8 million in sales
The indie developer behind the chess-themed roguelike Gambonanza has achieved significant financial success, earning $220,000 in three weeks from approximately $1.8 million in sales. The game sold 200,000 copies across PC and mobile platforms, a stark contrast to the developer's previous titles.
Rune Dice Is All About Chain Reactions And Smart Planning
Rune Dice, a fantasy roguelike strategy game developed by Smart Raven Studio and published by Kwalee Ltd, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique mechanic where players launch magical dice, fuse matching rolls, and create chain reactions to defeat enemy waves. It offers eight different classes, tactical combat, and challenging boss battles, aiming for high replayability.
Tiny Mushroom. Massive Firepower. Shroomwood Joins Steam Bullet Fest June 8.
Shroomwood, a top-down action roguelike from Sporelite Games and Zemore Indie Games, will be featured in Steam's Bullet Fest event starting June 8th. The game, which combines ranged and melee combat with roguelike progression, will have its playable demo and playtest available during the festival. Shroomwood is planned for an Early Access launch on Steam in 2026.
Pool game roguelike STICKER/BALL is total unfiltered score-chasing chaos
STICKER/BALL is a chaotic roguelike that combines pool mechanics with score-chasing and sticker-based power-ups. While the game can become overwhelming with its numerous effects, its random nature and addictive gameplay loop make it a fun experience for players who enjoy games like Balatro. It runs well on Linux via Proton.
20 Must-Play Games on Steam Deck in 2026 (Verified and Optimized) | TAG
This guide highlights 20 games that perform exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, focusing on session-friendliness and battery life. It categorizes games into quick sessions, hour-long sessions, and deep dives, while also noting AAA titles that are playable with adjustments. The article also details Valve's 'Steam Deck Verified' system and lists games that did not make the cut due to performance issues.