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This New Roguelike Wants To Make Its Difficulty More Welcoming
Dlala Studios' upcoming roguelike, Murals, aims to offer a more welcoming experience by featuring customizable difficulty settings, prioritizing player fun over punishment. The game fuses dark fairy tales with fast-paced combat inspired by titles like Hades, Doom, and Diablo, and will launch for PC in 2027.
Dungeon Lootr Blessings Tier List [Best Blessings to Pick]
This Dungeon Lootr Blessings Tier List ranks all available blessings to help players succeed in roguelike runs. It prioritizes supportive buffs like HP boosts and damage reduction, with 'Overwhelming Force' highlighted as an S-tier choice for its universal damage increase.
Review: Ground Zero Hero (Nintendo Switch 2)
Ground Zero Hero is an addictive bullet-hell action roguelike for the Nintendo Switch that takes inspiration from Vampire Survivors but adds its own unique twists. The game features hordes of enemies, mutant powers, and upgradeable abilities in a cartoony, humorous world, offering a satisfying and chaotic experience.
Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar is an action RPG-roguelike set in the world of Classic of Mountains and Seas, featuring dual-weapon combat and a dual-weapon combat system. While the translation and story need work, the combat is fun and character designs are excellent. A beta demo is available on Steam.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a packed month for new game releases across PC and consoles, with many major titles aiming to avoid the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6. Highlights include new entries in established franchises like Onimusha and Fire Emblem, alongside anticipated new titles such as Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall.
Blood Dungeon review: DPS doodles
Blood Dungeon is a roguelike platformer from Messhof that features a fun, scribbled aesthetic and fast-paced platforming mechanics. However, the review criticizes its lack of meaningful build-crafting and emphasis on DPS checks, which ultimately makes long-term play feel like a chore despite its initial charm.
Prästens odyssé bland häxor och troll - SULFUR har något särskilt
This analysis explores the influences and inspirations behind the game SULFUR, drawing parallels to classic 90s first-person shooters like Duke Nukem 3D and Wolfenstein 3D, as well as the roguelike Hades. The article highlights SULFUR's unique sound design, engaging gameplay loop, and well-written narrative elements.
Dice A Million making the jump to Nintendo Switch
Dice A Million, a strategic roguelike deckbuilder, is launching on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026, for $12.99. The game challenges players to roll one million points by crafting synergistic builds of dice, rings, and cards to escape a soul-sucking job.
Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation
Usual June is an upcoming action-adventure game that blends Hades-like combat with a classic Halloween aesthetic. Players control June, a college student who must defend her town from crystalline crabs and ghosts using a morphable wrench. The game is set to release on October 28th and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Slutgiltig betyg för ISK-titel #5 SULFUR 4,2 (bäst hittills!)
The indie game SULFUR has received a collective rating of 4.2 from 26 players, making it the highest-rated title in the Indiespelklubben series so far. Developed by Perfect Random, this Swedish roguelike is noted for its difficulty, with only 7.9% of players having completed it.
Rogue Reigns Deals Out an October Release Date for Xbox, PlayStation and More
Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy deckbuilder from Venn Studios, will launch on October 28th, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game features a unique party-based system where players control three heroes simultaneously, each with their own deck. A Steam playtest is available from August 27th to September 3rd.
Rogue Reigns now coming to Nintendo Switch 2, release date, new trailer
Venn Studios announced that Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, will be released on October 28, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features hand-drawn characters, procedurally generated 3D environments, and an innovative party-based combat system where players control three heroes simultaneously, each with their own deck. The studio, known for its community engagement through its YouTube channel, has shaped the game's development based on extensive player feedback.
Dungeon Lootr Codes [RELEASE REWARDS]
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox game Dungeon Lootr, which is currently in Early Access and set for a full release on August 28th. Players can redeem these codes in the lobby to receive various in-game rewards. Additional codes are expected upon the game's full release.
Shroom and Gloom Is Bringing Double Deckbuilding and Edible Mushrooms to Steam Early Access
Team Lazerbeam and Devolver Digital announced that Shroom and Gloom will launch on Steam Early Access on September 10th, 2026. This first-person roguelike features a double deckbuilding system where players manage separate decks for exploration and combat, with the unique mechanic of eating defeated mushroom monsters to restore health.
Solo MMO tanking sim Don’t Lose Aggro has launched a big gameplay update and playtest
The solo MMO tanking simulator Don't Lose Aggro, developed by Oren Koren, has received a major early access update and launched a playtest during Gamescom. This update introduces an increased party size, expanded companion behavior, new combat mechanics, and improved UI. The game, which simulates MMO raid tanking in a single-player roguelike format, is available on PC.
Neon Abyss 2 set for Nintendo Switch release
Veewo Games has announced that Neon Abyss 2, a cybermyth roguelike, will be released on Nintendo Switch this fall. The game will feature up to 4-player online co-op, new combat styles, and extensive item synergies. The sequel to the original Neon Abyss promises faster action and deeper gameplay.
Gamescom 2026: Gravhounds is a co-op extraction shooter with building, anti-grav, and puppy people
Octopus Panic has revealed Gravhounds, a co-op extraction shooter for up to four players featuring building mechanics and anti-gravity elements. Players will explore alien worlds, build defenses, and extract resources while fighting waves of enemies. The game is slated for an early access release on PC via Steam and Xbox on November 2nd, with playtest signups now open.
Gamescom 2026: NetEase announces January launch for Ananta and December beta for Sea of Remnants
NetEase announced at Gamescom 2026 that its multiplayer RPG Ananta will launch on January 15th for PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and mobile. Additionally, Sea of Remnants will have a closed beta in December, showcasing its roguelike gameplay, turn-based combat, and naval battles.
Sea of Remnants Director Reveals 10 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay, Details the Game’s Hidden Secrets
The creative director of Sea of Remnants revealed 10 minutes of exclusive gameplay, detailing the RPG's roguelike structure and dice mechanics. The preview also highlighted some of the game's hidden secrets.