Roguelike
Ongoing coverage on Roguelike.
Latest coverage
Japanese hybrid dungeon crawler RPG Serial World gets a demo
Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer Serial Project have released a demo for their hybrid RPG, Serial World. The playable demo is available for Windows PC via Steam and features roguelike deckbuilding elements. The game is being developed by Serial Project, an indie studio founded by former Level-5 developers Takashi Maeda and Sho Kawasaki.
Twisted Japanese roguelike RPG Annihilated launches in July
Publisher Flashlight Games and developer Desu Kumiai announced that their roguelike RPG Annihilated will launch on July 22nd for PC via Steam. The game features narrative-driven gameplay with four distinct character routes, timing-based card battles, and multiple endings.
Blue Dynasty – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Blue Dynasty is a medieval ARPG/Strategy game that incorporates Tower Defense and Hack and Slash genres with Roguelike mechanics. Players will upgrade equipment, conquer a dynasty map, and clear dungeons. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
WE STOPPED MOVING FOR A FEW WEEKS AND ENTER THE CHRONOSPHERE IS NOW RELEASING ON MAY 25 INSTEAD
Developer Effort Star and publisher Joystick Ventures have delayed the Early Access release of their turn-based tactical bullet hell game, Enter the Chronosphere, from May 14 to May 25. This decision was made to avoid competing with the release of Subnautica 2, which also announced a May 14 date. The game will still launch on PC via Steam for $14.99.
Soulslike Deck-Builder Death Howl Drops The Rebirth Update Across All Platforms
The Soulslike deck-builder Death Howl has received its first major update, The Rebirth Update, from developer The Outer Zone and publisher 11 Bit Studios. This update introduces a new Rebirth Mode with tougher enemies and enhanced abilities, as well as a Custom Mode allowing players to tailor their gameplay experience. The update also includes balance changes and new totems for the standard game modes.
Froggy Hates Snow – How a Love of Dome Keeper and Digging Created a Fresh Spin on Survival Games
Froggy Hates Snow is a new indie survival game where players control a frog digging through snow to escape. Solo developer Serhii Riabtsev was inspired by Dome Keeper and Frostpunk, aiming for a unique digging mechanic and a mix of serious and quirky elements. The game features 16 maps, 10 unlockable frogs, and over 60 tools and skills, with a demo available on Xbox Series X|S and the full game launching today.
Far Far West: Best Way to Level Up Character
This guide details the most efficient method for leveling up characters in Far Far West by repeatedly completing the tutorial. Players can earn 900 Hero XP per run by quickly defeating the tutorial boss and extracting, a process that can be completed in under 3 minutes with optimized character builds.
Bravo Gaspar!: o espetáculo por trás do espetáculo — novo roguelike brasileiro revela os bastidores de sua criação
Epopeia Games has revealed details about the development of their new roguelike, Bravo Gaspar!, which blends narrative, performance, and manipulation. The game transforms each run into a theatrical act, with player failure and performance being central to the experience. The studio also highlighted their previous titles, Mullet MadJack and Gaucho and the Grassland.
Dark Scrolls receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft have announced that Dark Scrolls will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2026. The retro-styled dungeon crawler features roguelike progression, nine playable characters with unique skills, and procedurally generated levels. A new trailer promoting the release date has also been released.
Devolver's 'Dark Scrolls' Mixes Roguelike Fantasy And Shmup Chaos On Switch This Month
Devolver Digital announced that Doinksoft's dungeon-scrolling fantasy game Dark Scrolls will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 28th. The game mixes roguelike elements with shoot 'em up mechanics, featuring procedurally generated levels, nine playable characters with unique skills, and online co-op gameplay.
Demos and Freebies
Stabjack is a roguelike blackjack deckbuilder available on PC via Steam. The game features a unique premise where players use a deck of cards and a talking knife to cheat their way to victory.
Game History and Preservation
A new NGO called Gamers' Voice has launched in the UK, focusing on game preservation. The article highlights Microsoft's discontinuation of MS-DOS support 20 years ago, while noting that some games, including a prominent roguelike, still maintain compatibility with the older operating system.
TerraTech Legion Review | TheXboxHub
TerraTech Legion is a high-octane fusion of Vampire Survivors-style gameplay and vehicle combat, developed by Mythwright and Payload Studios. Players pilot customizable "Techs" across four distinct planetary biomes, battling swarms of AI bots and upgrading their vehicles with scrap collected during runs. The game features short, engaging sessions with persistent upgrades and a challenging Survival mode, making it a satisfying experience available on Game Pass.
Motorslice On Game Pass Throws You Into A Brutal Machine-Run World
Motorslice, a new action platformer from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is now available on Xbox Game Pass Day One for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features fast-paced parkour, combat against giant machines using a chainsaw, and a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting.
Cheat Fate and Stack the Deck - Stabjack Participating in Steam Deckbuilder Fest
The comic-noir blackjack roguelike Stabjack is participating in Steam's Deckbuilder Fest until May 11th, featuring a playable demo. Developed by Cosmic Cog LLC and published by Zemore Indie Games, the game blends blackjack mechanics with roguelike progression and first-person knife combat, allowing players to "cheat" to survive.
Into the Slimy Mines launches May 29
The roguelike tower defense game Into the Slimy Mines is set to launch on May 29 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game features strategic gameplay where players defend against waves of enemies.
Pay off your debts to a greedy landlord in the seriously charming deckbuilder Cropdeck
Cropdeck is a charming farming roguelike deckbuilder where players use cards to grow crops and create combos to pay off a greedy landlord. The game blends progression systems similar to Slay the Spire with tile-based puzzles and a unique scarecrow mechanic inspired by Balatro. Despite its straightforward mechanics and a desire for more content, it offers a satisfying experience with runs lasting 30-60 minutes and a perfectly functional Linux version.
Save Your Beloved in Dark Fantasy Deckbuilder, The Vow: Vampire’s Curse
The Vow: Vampire's Curse is a dark fantasy deckbuilder from indie studio Mimyr Games, inspired by Into the Breach and Slay the Spire. Players take on the role of Richard, a knight resurrected to save his fiancée from vampires over seven nights, utilizing turn-based deckbuilding combat and strategic base defense. A demo featuring five nights is available on Steam, with the full release planned for 2026.
Rogue Drone Hunter Playtest Goes Live During Steam Deckbuilder Fest
The public playtest for the indie action card battler Rogue Drone Hunter is now live on Steam as part of Deckbuilder Fest. The game combines real-time roguelike combat with strategic deckbuilding, featuring a customizable drone companion and procedurally generated environments. This limited-time playtest allows players to experience the core mechanics and provide feedback.
Drill Core Review | TheXboxHub
Drill Core is a roguelike that blends mining and tower defense mechanics, offering a satisfying loop of resource collection and base building. While the game demands patience due to its initial learning curve and sometimes awkward controls, overcoming these early roadblocks reveals an engaging gameplay experience with permanent upgrade systems and varied strategic challenges.
