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How A Giant, Throbbing Nose Led Me To Love Sol Cesto
Sol Cesto is a roguelite that streamlines dungeon crawling with an odds-based system, encouraging experimentation with consumable items and strategic choices. The game features a unique mechanic where players can stun the shopkeeper by interacting with his nose to get a free item, adding a quirky element to the gameplay. Its turn-based nature and surprising depth make it an enjoyable experience, particularly on the Steam Deck.
Hades II is an essential sequel on PS5 and Xbox
Hades II is a strong sequel that stands up well on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, offering a compelling new narrative with Princess Melinoe's quest to save the Underworld and Olympus from Chronos and the Titans. The game retains the fast-paced combat and visual detail of its predecessor while introducing new mechanics and characters that expand upon the established roguelite formula.
Free Dome Keeper Multiplayer Update Now Available
bippinbits and Raw Fury have released a free multiplayer update for their roguelite game Dome Keeper, adding cooperative, competitive, local split-screen, and online multiplayer modes. Additionally, The Lost Keepers DLC is now available, featuring new keepers, skins, and assignments. Dome Keeper is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Meridiem announces physical edition of Achilles Double Pack - Troy Edition for PlayStation 5
Meridiem will publish a physical edition of Achilles Double Pack - Troy Edition for PlayStation 5 on July 22, 2026. Developed by Dark Point Games, this edition includes the action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold and the roguelite Achilles: Survivor, along with bonus physical items.
Pool of Madness - a Lovecraftian roguelite pool... with guns
Bit Golem announced Pool of Madness, a Lovecraftian roguelite game that blends pool mechanics with shooting and horror elements. The game, developed by the creators of Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft, will feature procedurally generated rituals and a unique cue-gun interplay. Early Access is planned for PC in Q3/Q4 2026, with a demo launching on April 9th, 2026.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
The Rogue Prince Of Persia Physical Release Now Available On Switch 1 & 2
Ubisoft has released a physical edition of its 2D roguelite, The Rogue Prince of Persia, for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The standard edition costs $34.99 USD, while the Immortal Edition, which includes extra physical items, is priced at $49.99 USD. The game features fluid combat and parkour as players attempt to save the kingdom from invading Huns.
Indie Studio Goes From Dorm Room to 700K Sales with Lost Castle 2
Indie developer Hunter Studio announced that their beat 'em up roguelite, Lost Castle 2, will exit Early Access on June 11, 2026, after selling over 700,000 copies. The game's full release will include the climactic Final Story Ending, new difficulty levels, and additional features. The studio also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing exotic environments and boss fights.
MINOS Released
The roguelite maze-building game MINOS has been released on Steam for PC. The game is now available for players to purchase and experience.
Skull Horde is out now on PC, where it’s bone vs flesh and business is booming (in the afterlife)
Skull Horde, an auto-battler dungeon crawler roguelite from developer 8BitSkull, is now available on PC via Steam, with support for Steam Deck, macOS, and Linux. Players control a necromancer's skull seeking revenge, raising an army of skeletons to battle through procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies and loot. The game focuses on buildcrafting through unit merging, stacking perks, and creating powerful synergies.
SOL CESTO HITS V1.0! MASTER YOUR LUCK IN THIS FRANTIC ROGUELITE OUT TODAY
Sol Cesto has officially launched into Version 1.0 on Steam, exiting Early Access with new content including a final boss, hidden area, and unique endings for each of its seven playable characters. Developed by Géraud Zucchini and Chariospirale and published by Goblinz Publishing, the tactical roguelite is available for €13.99/$13.99/£11.99 with a limited-time 33% discount.
Break It Harder With CloverPit’s Unholy Fusion DLC
CloverPit: Unholy Fusion, a new DLC for the roguelite slot machine battler CloverPit, has been released. The DLC introduces a 'Surgery Machine' for fusing charms, new fusion charms, modifiers, and abilities, alongside a hidden finale. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and is also bundled with the new CloverPit: Unholy Edition.
Scorched Warfare – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Scorched Warfare is a strategy action war game set in a fantasy world where players command troops in medieval-style battles with roguelite customization. The game features both third-person warmaster combat and a tactical overhead view for troop positioning. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Lost Castle 2 Launches June 11 as It Exits Steam Early Access
Lost Castle 2 will exit Steam Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on June 11, 2026. The beat 'em up roguelite has sold over 700,000 units since its Early Access debut in July 2024. The full release will include the final story chapter, new difficulty levels, and reworked progression systems.
CloverPit Unholy Fusion Released
Unholy Fusion, a new DLC for the roguelite slot machine game CloverPit, has been released as an unannounced shadow drop on PC via Steam. The new content adds to the existing game's mechanics.
Brotato Primal Dread Announced
Blobfish and Evil Empire have announced Primal Dread, a new DLC for the roguelite top-down survival shooter Brotato. The expansion is slated for release later this year, with further details available on its Steam listing.
Warhammer Survivors Coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC Later This Year
Warhammer Survivors is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year. The roguelite survivors game, set in the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar universes, will feature new characters, weapons, and an Ork enemy faction including Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka as a boss.
Warhammer Copies Vampire Survivors' Homework in Brand New Bullet Heaven PS5 Game
Warhammer Survivors, a new PlayStation 5 game developed by Auroch Digital, is set to launch later this year. The title utilizes the same engine as Vampire Survivors and features characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar in a roguelite horde survival format.
Warhammer Survivors On Console – Bullet Hell Carnage Meets The Grimdark Universe
Warhammer Survivors is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2026. The game combines the roguelite survivors and bullet hell genres with the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar universes, featuring iconic characters and enemies.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.