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The Rogue Prince of Persia Gets Major Update | Invision Game Community
Ubisoft and Evil Empire have released the first anniversary update for The Rogue Prince of Persia, a popular roguelite. This major expansion introduces new combat zones, a freeze/slow mechanic, speed run and parkour modes, daily challenges, and reworked final palace biome. The update also adds new weapons, tools, and companion animals, enhancing the game's core movement and combat systems.
Shape of Dreams gets surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release
Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie have surprise-released their new roguelite action game, Shape of Dreams, on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features cooperative play for up to four players, combining hack-and-slash combat with MOBA-inspired team play and strategic decision-making. It is available digitally for $19.99.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
Kingmakers Leads tinyBuild’s 2026 Showcase With 16 Games
tinyBuild's Connect 2026 showcase revealed updates and announcements for 16 games, including a deep dive into Kingmakers. The event also featured new titles like The Crab is Walking and Road to Jukai, confirmed release dates for several games, and detailed console ports and live-service updates for existing titles.
This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
'I'm pretty confident this isn't going to be in this year's Battlefield update' — PUBG: Dednet director Dave Curd explains how the '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter stands out with its zany abilities and unique style
Krafton has announced PUBG: Dednet, a '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter with zany abilities and roguelite elements. Game director Dave Curd explained that the game aims to stand out by offering a fresh and exciting experience, differentiating itself from the more realistic approach of the main PUBG series. The game features teams of three and allows for character ability upgrades throughout 'runs'.
Wanderburg Achievements Guide - How to 100%
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the bullet hell action roguelite Wanderburg. It outlines all the achievements, which are generally earned through natural gameplay and dedicated playtime, rather than requiring highly skilled challenges.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse Review – It’s seriously… something
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a roguelite cooperative first-person shooter that brings back the series' signature big guns and crass humor, but struggles to maintain fun over repeated attempts. While the weapon variety and core mechanics are satisfying, the game suffers from a slow unlock pace, repetitive content, humorless dialogue, and numerous bugs, particularly with its online multiplayer. The developers at Behaviour Interactive have introduced some interesting systems, but they ultimately fail to keep runs fresh, leading to a "mishmash of different systems" that doesn't quite work.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Review | TheXboxHub
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault offers an engaging blend of shop management and action RPG combat, building upon the foundation of its predecessor with a shift to 3D visuals and new mechanics. Despite its enjoyable moment-to-moment gameplay and satisfying progression systems, the game is significantly hampered by numerous technical issues including freezes, crashes, and bugs, making the overall experience far from painless.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft shows off what’s next for Midnight
Blizzard Entertainment provided updates on World of Warcraft: Midnight at BlizzCon, detailing upcoming content including patch 12.1.5 which introduces a mini-raid and the new roguelite mode 'Talebound'. Patch 12.2, 'Eclipse', will feature a new zone, dungeon, and the Worldcore raid with Xal'atath as the final boss. Future content for The War Within and a Wrath of the Lich King remix event were also teased.
Vampire Survivors #1 – Comic Review
Titan Comics' Vampire Survivors #1 successfully adapts the indie game's meta-humor, caricatured characters, and roguelite mechanics into a compelling comic format. While the dialogue can be generic, the gorgeous gothic art by Jimmy Kucaj and Joao Canola immerses the reader, and the narrative lays a strong foundation for future issues.
Roguelite Beat ’Em Up Absolum is Heading to Mobile Soon!
The roguelite beat 'em up Absolum is set to launch on Android and iOS on November 5th, 2026, published by Playdigious. The game, which previously released on PC and consoles in October 2025, features arcade-style combat with roguelite mechanics, multiple playable heroes, and a two-player online co-op mode.
Snag an unforgettably stylish airborne shooter for nothing as part of this week's Epic Games Store free games
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week: the stylish airborne shooter Luftrausers from Vlambeer and the action-platforming roguelite Astral Ascent from Hibernian Workshop. Both titles are available to claim from September 10th to September 17th and are yours to keep permanently.
Recension – Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault offers an addictive loop of dungeon crawling and shop management, drawing inspiration from Hades. While combat is familiar, the game shines with its smart inventory system and the rewarding experience of optimizing a store. The isometric perspective and modern visuals are well-suited to the gameplay, making it a compelling experience despite some desire for deeper shop mechanics.
Asgard's Fall Launches Today on Steam With Norse Mythology-Inspired Roguelite Action | Invision Game
Assemble Entertainment and Sidekick Publishing have released Asgard's Fall, a Norse mythology-inspired roguelite action game, on Steam for PC. The full release includes new content such as a Druid character, new bosses like Hel, Loki, and Odin, additional abilities, weapon cosmetics, and achievements, building upon its successful demo and Early Access period.
Hoshin Engi Re:surrection announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Shueisha Games and Lastwonder have announced Hoshin Engi Re:surrection, a new roguelite action game based on the 90s manga, for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for a 2027 worldwide release. Players control a new hero, Toshin, navigating procedurally generated dungeons with customizable Paope weapons and a spirit beast companion.
Zombiepunk action RPG Stupid Never Dies is a vibrant feast for the eyes, ears, hands and teeth, even if it is a smidge overwhelming
Stupid Never Dies is a vibrant and stylish action RPG with roguelite elements, featuring a punk aesthetic and a unique bite mechanic that allows the protagonist, Davy, to absorb enemy abilities. Despite being potentially overwhelming, the game offers a satisfying combat loop focused on offense and momentum, with director Eiichiro Sasaki emphasizing player emotion and 'Blazing Fast Growth' to maintain excitement.
Build A Cat Army And Embrace The Chaos As Mewgenics Hits Consoles
Mewgenics, a tactical adventure game combining cats, breeding, and roguelite progression, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, following its PC release. Developed by Edmund McMillen Games and published by Nicalis Inc., the game challenges players to build and breed a feline dynasty for turn-based tactical battles.
Mewgenics Review | TheXboxHub
Mewgenics is a bizarrely enjoyable roguelite that combines a turn-based combat system with a complex breeding mechanic to create a unique feline lineage. Despite a linear over-world that can slow the pace, the game's distinctive art style, personality, and interconnected systems make it a standout indie title. Minor crashes were encountered on Xbox Series X, but the overall experience is highly positive.
Greek Mythology Inspires New Match-3 Roguelite Gods of the Grid
Gods of the Grid, a new match-3 roguelite RPG inspired by Greek mythology, is now available for Android and can be wishlisted on Steam for PC, with a demo also available. The game features elemental weaknesses, strategic rune matching, and a progression system with boons and relics unlocked between battles.
