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Star Fire: Eternal Cycle Ignites On Xbox And PC With Fast-Paced Roguelite Action
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £14.24, offering fast-paced roguelite action with immediate gameplay and high replayability. Developed by Ethereal Fish Studio and published by E-Home Entertainment, the game features tight controls, fluid combat, and a variety of elements and skills to experiment with, ensuring each run is unique. Permanent upgrades and higher difficulties provide continued progression for players.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is expanding with two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in development. These include Vampire Survivors spinoffs, original intellectual properties, and roguelites based on existing IPs like Warhammer Survivors. The company has also paused third-party publishing to focus on its internal projects.
King's Well Announced
Fire Brick Games has announced King's Well, a new roguelite deckbuilder inspired by Balatro. The game is set to release on PC in Q3 of this year.
Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is offering significant discounts on over 45 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, with prices as low as they've ever been. The sale includes critically acclaimed games such as Alan Wake 2, Bloodborne, and Detroit: Become Human, among many others. Shoppers have until May 6, 2026, to take advantage of these limited-time offers.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is now live, featuring numerous discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until May 6, 2026. The sale includes a curated selection of recommended games, many at their lowest prices ever.
Vampire Survivors deck-builder spin-off Vampire Crawlers is out now
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available. While it captures the chaotic fun of its predecessor with fast-paced card battles and power-up systems, the review suggests it lacks depth in its dungeon crawling and combo mechanics, making it feel repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, the game has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
Titanium Court review
Titanium Court is a unique roguelite that blends match-three mechanics with autobattler and visual novel elements. Developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, the game offers a stylish experience with humorous writing, though its reliance on match-three gameplay may be a barrier for some players. The review highlights the game's eccentric presentation and intellectual humor despite frustrations with randomisation and the core matching mechanic.
FEAR TALL GRASS
Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite monster battler blending strategy and creature-based combat, is coming to PC and consoles on April 22, 2026. Developed by Forgotten Bastions and published by Entalto Publishing, the game features over 100 unique creatures and strategic autobattler gameplay.
Tower defense meets roguelite progression in Infamous Keepers from the Legend of Keepers devs
Goblinz Studio announced Infamous Keepers, a new tactical tower defense game with roguelite progression set in the world of Legend of Keepers. Players must build defenses, manage employees, and recruit monsters to survive waves of heroes. The game is expected to launch in 2027 and will be available on PC.
Roguelite poker deckbuilder King’s Well revealed before the Indie Live Expo showcase
Turkish indie studio Fire Brick Games has revealed its upcoming roguelite poker deckbuilder, King's Well, ahead of its showcase at the Indie Live Expo. The game, which will be released soon on Steam, features a blend of deck-building mechanics and poker strategy, with a demo planned for release shortly. Fire Brick Games will also announce another title, One Last Hand, at the event.
Hexroads announced for PC (Q4 2026)
Hexroads, a solo-developed PC strategy game mixing RTS and roguelite elements, has been announced for a Q4 2026 release. Players will build kingdoms by day and survive nights, capturing lands, routing armies, casting spells, and developing relationships with factions. A demo is planned for late summer 2026.
Fear Tall Grass Revealed – A Dark Fantasy Creature Battler With A Strategic Twist
Fear Tall Grass is a new dark fantasy roguelite that combines creature collecting with strategic, dice-driven progression. Developed by Forgotten Bastions and published by Entalto Publishing, it will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players tame and command creatures called Vilekin to fight back against a world overrun by them, with permanent upgrades and base building available between runs.
Fear Tall Grass announced for Nintendo Switch
Entalto Publishing and Forgotten Bastions have announced Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite monster battler for Nintendo Switch. The game features strategic turn-based combat, creature taming, and permanent upgrades through a loop-based roguelike system. A release window has not yet been provided.
Reminder: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors Out Now For Switch 1 & 2
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a new deckbuilder spin-off from Vampire Survivors, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game transforms the original's gameplay into a turn-based, card-driven experience with roguelite elements. Reviewers have praised its clever fusions and satisfying build creation, though some minor bugs and UI quirks were noted.
Blast Judgment – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Blast Judgment is a roguelite first-person shooter set in a dark fantasy world where players can utilize guns, blades, and sorceries. The game features roguelite progression with passive bonuses from relics and unique character abilities, allowing for diverse playstyles. Players can form pacts with gods of four warring factions and unlock new characters and powers through metaprogression between runs.
GTA 6 Trailer: Animal Spotters Go Wild Over Every Frame... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including detailed fan analysis of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer's wildlife, a surprise sale on Nintendo Switch games at Costco, and Microsoft's ongoing decisions regarding Xbox Game Pass content. It also covers updates for Arc Raiders, a BAFTA controversy involving the indie game The Quiet Things, a new Minecraft mod for building vehicles, a Nintendo pop-up store in London, and various announcements from Hollywood's E3 week, alongside a Pokémon event guide and award winners from the BAFTA Games Awards.
Block-Stacking Drop Duchy: Complete Edition Now Available
Sleepy Mill Studio and The Arcade Crew have released Drop Duchy: Complete Edition, a game blending deckbuilding, puzzle mechanics, and roguelite progression. The Complete Edition includes all previously released DLC, "The Tribe" and "The North." It is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Vampire Crawlers Turns Vampire Survivors Into A Game Pass Deck-Building Dungeon Obsession
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, developed by Poncle Limited, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This spin-off shifts from the frantic auto-shooting of Vampire Survivors to a turn-based, card-driven deck-building dungeon crawler experience. The game is available day one on Game Pass for Xbox and PC subscribers.
DRAGON QUEST SMASH/GROW, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE DRAGON QUEST SERIES, IS OUT NOW!
Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG for smartphones, with in-game campaigns and bonuses available until early May 2026. Players can receive Premium Transmuter Vouchers and Gems as part of the launch celebration. The game features a roguelite RPG structure with signature Dragon Quest elements.
Dialoop -Roguelite Puzzle- Released
Dialoop, a roguelite puzzle game featuring deckbuilding and Match 3 mechanics, has been released on Steam for Windows. The game offers both solo play and other modes, combining puzzle solving with survival elements.