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Your DoorDash Nightmare Is Now a Horror Game
Night Shippers, a co-op horror comedy game inspired by the gig economy, is now available on Steam for PC. Players take on the role of food delivery drivers in hell, completing orders while dodging ghosts and navigating haunted streets. The game features 1-8 player online co-op and roguelite progression, with a launch discount making it available for $4.99.
Turn-Based Exploration Roguelite Ascenders: Beyond the Peak Revealed
Ludogram and Twin Sails Interactive have revealed their new turn-based exploration roguelite, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak. Players will lead a team of alpinists up cursed peaks, managing their expedition and facing ancient horrors. The game is set to release in Early Access in Q3 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Ex Sanguis Enters Steam Early Access on May 21
Ex Sanguis, a turn-based tactical roguelite from Lightbulb Crew, will launch on Steam Early Access on May 21. The game features timeline manipulation, environmental combat, and procedural missions. The developers plan for approximately six months of Early Access support, with potential for new content and modes.
Morbid Metal Early Access Next Week
Ubisoft announced that Early Access for Morbid Metal, a hack-and-slash action roguelite developed by Felix Schade, will begin next week. The game is described as having started as a dream for the solo developer.
Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th – Power Always Comes At A Cost
Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th, a roguelite RPG from Goonswarm Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features turn-based combat and a unique sin system where player choices influence the world and its difficulty. It is priced at £16.74 and supports Play Anywhere functionality.
First-Person Horror Roguelite It Has My Face 1.0 Now Available
NightByte Games and Behaviour Interactive's first-person horror roguelite, It Has My Face, has officially launched version 1.0, exiting Steam Early Access. The update includes new content, major improvements, and supports up to eight players in multiplayer modes. The game is currently available with a 20% introductory discount on Steam.
It Has My Face Launches Version 1.0 With New Chapters and Expanded Multiplayer
It Has My Face has launched its Version 1.0 on PC via Steam, developed by NightByte Games and published by Behaviour Interactive. The full release adds the final story chapters, new monsters, and expands multiplayer to support up to eight players in Team Deathmatch and Free for All modes. To celebrate, Behaviour Interactive is offering launch discounts and bonus in-game items for Dead by Daylight players.
It Has My Face 1.0 Launch Adds New Chapters and Expanded Multiplayer
It Has My Face, a horror roguelite from Behaviour Interactive and NightByte Games, is launching its 1.0 version tomorrow on PC via Steam, exiting Early Access. The full release adds two story chapters, new monsters, environments, and significantly expands multiplayer to support up to eight players with new modes. A launch discount and bundle with Dead by Daylight are also available.
Restore The Flow of Life in Ex Sanguis - An XCOM-Style Roguelite from the Othercide Creators, Coming to Steam Early Access on May 21
Lightbulb Crew announced that their new turn-based strategy roguelite, Ex Sanguis, will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on May 21st. The game features strategic combat with timeline effects and environmental interactions, and the developers plan for a six-month Early Access period to refine the experience based on player feedback.
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak has my attention with vertical turn-based roguelite survival
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak is an upcoming exploration roguelite that blends turn-based climbing with expedition management and permanent consequences. The game features unique rope physics for team connection and challenging moral choices, with an Early Access release planned for Q3 2026 on PC.
Crime Simulator Heads to PS5. Play Solo or in Co-Op!
Crime Simulator, a stealth-action game developed by CookieDev and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is launching on PlayStation 5 on April 9, 2026. The game, which has already sold over 600,000 copies on PC and is available on Xbox Series X|S, will feature single-player and up to 4-player online co-op. Enhanced versions for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro will offer improved performance and resolution.
Rabbit Comes Home: Roguelite Tower Defense Announced for Steam
ZIPSTED, an indie studio founded by Edgar Letner, has announced Rabbit Comes Home, a sci-fi survival roguelite tower defense game. Players will manage resources and defend their ship while attempting to return to Earth. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck via Steam.
Eversiege Untold Ages Characters Guide - All Hero Pros & Con
This guide for Eversiege Untold Ages details the pros and cons of each available hero to help players choose a playstyle suited to their abilities. The game is described as a positively reviewed roguelite strategy MOBA available on Steam.
Pride precipitates a dizzying fall in Ascenders, a climbing game spin on Darkest Dungeon
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak is a new turn-based roguelite that combines climbing mechanics with cosmic horror elements, drawing parallels to Darkest Dungeon. Players will manage a team of alpine occultists attempting to recover cursed artifacts from Lovecraftian mountains before the world ends. The game features nine character classes with unique traversal abilities, permadeath, and choices that impact both individual climbers and the wider world. Developed by Ludogram and published by Twin Sails Interactive, it is slated for release in late 2026.
This new climbing game is a bit like Darkest Dungeon on a mountain: Sometimes you have to cut the rope, and not everyone…
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a new turn-based strategy climbing game that draws thematic inspiration from Darkest Dungeon, where players lead a team and must make difficult decisions, including sacrificing members. Unlike other dexterity-focused climbing games, Ascenders emphasizes party composition, artifact collection, and reputation management. Developed by Ludogram, the game is slated for an early access launch on PC via Steam in Q3 2026.
SLAMPUNKS Invites You to "Link Up or Get Smashed" in Public Steam Playtest April 6–13
Independent developer HALE GAMEWORKS announced a public playtest for their upcoming co-op roguelite, SLAMPUNKS, running from April 6 to April 13, 2026, on PC via Steam. The playtest will feature "Link Up or Get Smashed" mechanics, 30-minute heists, and ability augmentations. Founder Denis Savosin highlighted the game's focus on chaotic, synergistic co-op gameplay.
Review: Devil Jam (Nintendo Switch)
Devil Jam is a roguelite survivor game for the Nintendo Switch developed by Rogueside. While the game features well-done visuals and a good soundtrack, it suffers from a steep learning curve and repetitive gameplay mechanics. The unique weapon stacking system offers some strategic depth, but players will need to grind extensively to progress.
ROGOLF is coming out today on Steam and Nintendo eShop
Seabird Interactive has released ROGOLF, a mini-golf roguelite game, on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a Balatro-inspired scoring system and is available on Steam and the Nintendo eShop for $9.99, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. ROGOLF is also compatible with SteamOS and Steam Deck.
No More Delays for PS5 Exclusive Saros as It Goes Gold Ahead of Launch Later This Month
Housemarque has announced that its PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter, Saros, has officially gone gold, meaning the 1.0 version is complete and ready for its launch on April 30, 2026. The roguelite sci-fi action shooter experienced a minor delay from its original March 20th date, but no further delays are expected. Recent previews have generated significant excitement for the title.
Torch of Shadows Launches on Steam – A Fast-Paced Roguelite Where Light and Darkness Collide
Acthera Studios has released Torch of Shadows, a fast-paced pixel-art roguelite game on Steam. Players must balance light and darkness to survive 15-minute runs filled with escalating enemy waves and strategic build crafting. The game features dual progression paths, unique bosses, and dynamic events, with ongoing updates planned based on community feedback.