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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.
“Drill Core” Excavates New Layers in The Machine World DLC on April 28, Console Versions Arrive Same Day
The roguelite mining strategy simulator Drill Core will receive its 'The Machine World DLC' on PC on April 28, 2026. The DLC will also launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S the same day. The Machine World DLC introduces a new Tech Biome with new enemies, bosses, and mechanical parts, alongside new specialists, permanent upgrades, and difficulty levels.
SHIFT AND SLIDE WITH THE LAUNCH OF DIALOOP -ROGUELITE PUZZLE- ON STEAM TODAY
Byking Inc. has released their roguelite puzzle game, DIALOOP -Roguelite Puzzle-, on Steam today, April 21, 2026, with a 40% launch discount. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch starting June 17, 2026. DIALOOP combines match-three mechanics with roguelite strategy and features a Battle Royale multiplayer mode for up to eight players.
Ball x Pit's massive Shadow Update adds two new characters and 11 time-warping balls
The roguelite game Ball x Pit is receiving a free update called "The Shadow Update" on April 27th, adding two new characters, The Tunneller and The Tiptoer, along with 11 new balls that manipulate time and enemy status effects. The update also introduces new passive abilities and a Guildhall building for re-rolling character upgrades.
Hell Smasher | Reveal Trailer | New roguelite action-clicker
Indie developer Random Games Generator has released the reveal trailer for Hell Smasher, a roguelite action-clicker game where players embody an Evil Sorcerer. The game, set to launch in December 2026 for PC with a price tag of approximately $5.99 USD, features a skill tree, minion recruitment, and a dark comic art style.
Dialoop slated for Nintendo Switch
Byking announced that the roguelite puzzle game Dialoop will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 17, 2026. The game features deckbuilding, puzzle-solving, and exploration with over 160 relics and multiple characters. The 1.0 update will include three new characters and three hidden mini-games.
Dialoop coming to Switch on June 17
Byking will release the roguelite match-three puzzle adventure game Dialoop on Nintendo Switch on June 17. The game combines puzzle mechanics with roguelite progression.