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Worms: Galactic Tactics Brings Back Wormy Warfare In 2027
Worms: Galactic Tactics is set to launch in 2027, reviving the series' signature 3D turn-based combat. The game will feature roguelike elements, weapon modifications, and chaotic battles.
Hit roguelike and my GOTY Mewgenics is coming to console next month
The roguelike cat-breeding simulator Mewgenics is launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch on September 8, 2026. Developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the game has been highly anticipated since its PC release. Store pages for the console versions have appeared on the Xbox and Nintendo eShops.
Murals is the next game from the makers of Disney Illusion Island
Dlala Studios, known for Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island, has announced Murals, an original isometric action-adventure game. The title features players exploring hand-drawn worlds based on Grimms' fairy tales, engaging in melee and ranged combat augmented by roguelike-inspired boosts. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
Exploding Eyeballs And Gory Game Pass – Welcome To Blood Dungeon
Blood Dungeon, a frantic roguelike from Messhof, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features movement-heavy gameplay, over 100 enemy types, and a variety of unlockable characters and arenas. It is also available Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The Forest Fights Back In Funguys Swarm
Funguys Swarm, a colorful survivor bullet hell game developed by Stairway Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players control armed mushrooms battling the Fire King's army, utilizing a variety of weapons, skills, and mechas to survive increasingly chaotic waves of enemies in a roguelike format.
Mewgenics coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Mewgenics, a roguelike tactics game from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 8, 2026, according to an eShop listing. The game, which originally launched on PC, features deep tactical combat, a legacy roguelite system with cat breeding, and over 200 hours of campaign content.
Mini Tank Mayhem Rolls Onto Xbox With Deck-Building Alien Warfare
Mini Tank Mayhem, a game combining roguelike progression, deck-building, and tower defence, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £10.74. Developed and published by Algorocks, the game tasks players with defending Earth from aliens using a miniature tank and a customizable deck of cards. It features Xbox Play Anywhere support and has previously received Very Positive reviews on Steam.
Backroom Cleaners – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Backroom Cleaners is a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter where up to four players act as corporate agents to clear hostile entities from shifting layers of the backrooms. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience securing zones, eliminating threats, and venturing into more hazardous areas, earning new skills and specializing in different roles. Teamwork and build experimentation are emphasized to overcome escalating dangers.
Podd-dags! Vi snackar SULFUR
This podcast episode discusses the modern old-school shooter SULFUR. Hosts Dev Karnal Fridén and André Stray, along with expert Atilaa, explore the game's appeal, particularly its roguelike elements where players descend into caves to fight enemies. They also touch upon the game's mechanics involving shotguns, oils, and sandwiches.
Blood Dungeon (PS5) Review: Not Another Vampire Survivors Clone
Blood Dungeon for PlayStation 5 is a roguelike autoshooter that blends Spelunky-like platforming with bullet-heaven mechanics. While its shooting is automatic, players must master wall-jumping and diving to avoid enemies, creating a challenging yet rewarding gameplay loop. The game features over 100 weapons and upgrades, a satisfying progression system, and a divisive, slimy art style reminiscent of Nidhogg II.
Ground Zero Hero launch trailer – chaotic roguelike horde survival game launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Ground Zero Hero, a hand-drawn roguelike horde survival game, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Players explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, battling mutants and collecting mutations to become the ultimate mutant. The game features a dynamic soundtrack and unlockable abilities.
The Sunday Papers
This roundup of videogame criticism covers various topics including the evolution of the shooter genre, the challenges of publishing games with sexual content on Steam, and the impact of capitalist technoculture on digital media. It also touches on genre marketing, the rise of 'search action' games, and player communities in titles like No Man's Sky.
Kosso Arena – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kosso Arena, an arena survival game set in space, is entering an open beta. Players pilot combat units and face endless alien swarms within a confined energy perimeter. The game features a 10-minute battle format where players collect energy cores to customize loadouts and build weapon synergies.
Quest of Dungeons coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and it’ll have a new mode
Quest of Dungeons is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026, with support for mouse controls and a new challenge mode called Mansion Abyss. The turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler, previously released on Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and Switch, will cost $8.99, with a 10 percent pre-order discount available.
Hack The Planet - Free Online Browser Game
Hack The Planet is a new offline, single-player browser game that simulates hacking with a retro-cyberpunk aesthetic. Players act as a hacker named Ghost, scanning networks, breaching systems through minigames, stealing data, and deploying viruses to build a hacking empire while managing their trace level to avoid detection. The game features procedurally generated content, a Windows 11-inspired UI, and synthesized audio.
Transport-manegement och bolivianskt pangpang – Vi tar #Spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a diverse range of titles such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint, Marvel's Spider-Man, Mortal Shell 2, and Black Myth: Wukong. Other planned games include Transport Tycoon, Darkest Dungeon, Overwatch 2, Manor Lords, SULFUR, The Making of Karateka, Tombi 2, Duskbloods, and Escape from Tarkov. Some are also utilizing their Steam Deck for portable gaming.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Rogul - An acclaimed Hack'n'Slash Roguelike for the Atari ST/STE by Krzysztof and team
The acclaimed 8-bit hack-and-slash roguelike Rogul has been rebuilt from the ground up for the Atari ST and STE by Krzysztof Jarzyna and Krzysztof Jedowski of the Retro Blitter Team. This new version features a custom engine and visuals designed for the Atari hardware, preserving the original's turn-based combat, permadeath, and randomly generated levels while offering a technically superior experience.
Emoji Killer – Casino Massacre Is A Very Different Kind Of EpiXR Chaos
EpiXR Games has released Emoji Killer – Casino Massacre, a roguelike first-person shooter, on Xbox Series X|S for £4.19. Unlike the studio's usual relaxing adventures, this title features waves of emoji enemies in a casino setting. The game incorporates roguelike elements with character upgrades and modifiers, offering a different experience from their previous emoji-themed titles.
The Duskbloods builds a new gaming experience dripping with FromSoftware DNA
FromSoftware is developing The Duskbloods, a new multiplayer experience that blends elements of fighting games, battle royale, and roguelikes. The game features a unique Virtue system to determine player progression through rounds, with Hidetaka Miyazaki noting that some mechanics were conceived during development of past single-player titles. The preview highlights the game's potential to appeal to a broader audience beyond traditional Soulsborne fans, with a closed network test build showcasing its innovative gameplay loop.
