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Best Slay The Spire 2 Builds
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The sequel is poised to achieve significant popularity, potentially surpassing the original, with ongoing development and improvements planned. It is currently available in Early Access on PC.
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review | NoobFeed
Slay the Spire 2 offers a familiar yet expanded experience for fans of roguelikes and deck builders. The early access review suggests the sequel has the potential to surpass the original if development continues with improvements and additions. It is currently available on PC.
Twisted Fate Released
The turn-based roguelike game Twisted Fate, developed by solo developer Game Dynasty, is now available on Steam for Windows. Players control a party of three heroes in a loot-hunting adventure.
THE FIRST MILLION
Indie studio Sonderland Games announced THE FIRST MILLION, an idle deckbuilder set for release in Q3 2026 on PC via Steam, followed by mobile and console versions in Q4 2026. The game combines idle mechanics with roguelike deckbuilding elements, focusing on strategic progression and unlocking new cards and upgrades.
Nordcurrent Labs Unveils Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns at Future Games Show
Nordcurrent revealed Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a ground-up remake of the 1986 strategy classic, during the Future Games Show. The game will feature Retro, Classic, and a new roguelike Kingdom Mode, and is set to release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with modernized visuals and mechanics.
Frantic Mega Man-inspired 2D Roguelike Brawler Blasts on Steam Early Access this April 8
Independent developer Alloy Mushroom announced that their Mega Man-inspired 2D roguelike brawler, Super Alloy Crush, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 8 for PC. The game will feature three story chapters, seven bosses, and over 100 combat skills at launch, with plans for multiple free updates. Players can choose between two distinct characters, Muu and Kelly, and customize their playstyle through a deep build system.
Saros Trailer Highlights PS5 Features Ahead of April 30 Launch
Sony and Housemarque have released a new trailer for Saros, an action game launching on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2026. The trailer showcases features like 3D audio and DualSense integration. The game features a 'Second Chance' revival system and roguelike elements where each run reshapes the world, with players retaining permanent upgrades.
FMV Digitized Obey the Insect God Launching April 10
Obey the Insect God, a surrealistic narrative game inspired by The Kalevala, will launch on April 10, featuring FMV digitized sprites and late '90s arcade fighter aesthetics. The game emphasizes tight timing, blocking, and combos against brutal enemies. Additionally, the article mentions the upcoming Early Access launch of Super Alloy Crush, the "All-Kill: Comeback" chapter for Dead by Daylight, a Square Enix Publisher Sale, MC Lars as a guest of honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, the launch of The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace, and the finale of the Sonic the Hedgehog podcast.
Mega Man-Inspired Super Alloy Crush Launching in Early Access April 8
Super Alloy Crush, a Mega Man-inspired 2D roguelike brawler, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 8. Developed by Alloy Mushroom, the game features solo and co-op gameplay with elemental attacks and multiple game modes. A demo is also available.
Mega Man X-Inspired 'Super Alloy Crush' Launches in Early Access April 8
Alloy Mushroom announced that Super Alloy Crush, a Mega Man X-inspired 2D roguelike brawler, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 8, 2026, for $11.99. The initial Early Access release will feature three story chapters, seven bosses, and over 100 combat skills, with plans for multiple free updates adding new content and characters.
Indie Psychedelic FPS TAMASHIKA Launches April 10 | Console Creatures
Indie psychedelic first-person shooter TAMASHIKA is launching on April 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by quicktequila and published by EDGLRD, the game features a procedurally generated labyrinth with daily challenges, traps, and enemies.
The co-creators of Caves of Qud, our favorite roguelike fever dream, worked as narrative consultants on Marathon—which mostly meant they 'got to sit there in the room and throw completely absurd ideas at the wall'
Caves of Qud co-creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat served as narrative consultants for Bungie's Marathon. They described their role as contributing absurd ideas during preproduction, helping to refine the game's tonal palette and worldbuilding. While not claiming direct credit for specific in-game elements, they felt their influence contributed to the rich semiotics and atmosphere that define Bungie's games.
Pre-registration Starts for Mobile Game Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
Square Enix has opened pre-registration for its new mobile action-RPG, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, on Android and iOS. Players who pre-register will receive a bonus of 10 Transmuter pulls. The game is expected to launch on July 31, 2026, and features roguelike elements.
The Ember Guardian, an upcoming roguelike base defence game, reveals April release date in its latest trailer.
The Ember Guardian, a roguelike base defense game developed by Ratbit Games and published by Slug Disco, will be released on April 17th, 2026. The game features a campaign and a procedurally generated Horde Mode, with progression carrying over from its Steam Next Fest demo. A new trailer was released to showcase the full game's content.
The latest game from the developer of Moonlighter is a tower defence roguelike about Dracula fighting off waves of…
Digital Sun, the developer behind Moonlighter, has revealed ReVamp, a new tower defense roguelike game. In ReVamp, players control Dracula, who commands an army of supernatural creatures to defend his castle against waves of enemies. The game features a painterly art style and draws inspiration from Netflix's Castlevania animated series.
Psychedelic Shooter Tamashika Hits PC and Consoles Next Month
EDGLRD, the studio founded by filmmaker Harmony Korine, has announced that its debut game, the psychedelic roguelike shooter Tamashika, will launch on PC and consoles on April 10th. Developed by EDGLRD and quicktequila, the game features a unique "psychedelic trance of shifting corridors" with a single set of weapons and daily changing levels.
Frenetic first-person shooter Tamashika coming to Nintendo Switch
Edglrd and Quicktequila announced that the frenetic first-person shooter Tamashika will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 10, 2026. The game features a procedurally generated labyrinth with daily challenges, a unique visual style, and a focus on simple mechanics.
Thomas Mahler Wants 'No Rest for the Wicked' to Become a “Forever Game” - Moon Studios Has a Vision
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler envisions No Rest for the Wicked as a "forever game," a long-term platform that will continuously grow with new systems and modes beyond its initial release. The studio is leveraging its Early Access period on PC to refine the action RPG based on player feedback, with plans to incorporate elements like roguelike modes, survival mechanics, and farming systems.
Psychedelic FPS Tamashika Launches April 10 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch
The psychedelic first-person shooter Tamashika, developed by quicktequila and published by Edglrd, is set to launch on April 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features fast-paced combat within a procedurally generated, ever-changing labyrinth, emphasizing player timing and movement. Tamashika also introduces a daily-changing maze configuration for global leaderboard competition and marks Edglrd's debut in video game publishing.
Famous Flash Game Lucky Tower Ultimate Gets Full-Fledged Release
Lucky Tower Ultimate will officially launch on April 16th, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and on Nintendo Switch for $20.56 CAD. The game, described as an absurd roguelike with slapstick humor, is leaving early access after a year and a half of development, during which it received four content updates adding new mechanics and companions. Co-designer Anselm Pyta expressed excitement for the full release.
