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Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse Is Out Exclusively on Android
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse, a Metroidvania with roguelite and village-building elements, is now available exclusively on Android. Developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair, the game features a cursed witch who can possess enemies and procedurally generated dungeons. It also supports online co-op for up to four players and had previously launched on PC in March 2026.
1666: Amsterdam has the makings of something brilliant but I came away from its preview with a bad feeling as it's early access release creeps too close for comfort
A preview of 1666: Amsterdam reveals a game with ambitious exploration and narrative ideas, set in 17th Century Amsterdam. Despite a decade in development and innovative mechanics like possessing a cat, the preview highlighted concerns about combat depth and potential bugs, particularly with a boss encounter glitching out. The game is slated for an early access release on August 25, with developers prioritizing iterative progression over perfection.
I've seen much more of 1666: Amsterdam, and the witchy game by the creator of Assassin's Creed has some surprising features
1666: Amsterdam, the long-gestating project from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets and his studio Panache Digital, is set to enter early access on August 25th. The game features a unique blend of action combat, exploration across multiple timelines in 1666 Amsterdam, and a roguelite structure for its boss encounters. Despite some performance issues and a 'scruffy' feel in its current build, the game offers a distinct experience with ambitious systems and artistic direction.
No Game Has Ever Needed Early Access More Than 1666: Amsterdam
1666: Amsterdam, developed by Panache, shows promise with its stunning recreation of historical Amsterdam and intriguing narrative elements, but suffers from significant structural issues. The preview highlights clunky combat, baffling writing, and restrictive traversal mechanics, making its planned early access release crucial for refinement. Despite these flaws, the game's visual artistry and the director's pedigree from the Assassin's Creed series offer hope for its future.
Cryptical Path Review | TheXboxHub
Cryptical Path attempts to blend platformer and roguelite genres with a unique concept where players design their own path through challenges. Despite a strong presentation and an intriguing premise, the game suffers from a lack of variety in its mechanics, combat, and stage design, leading to repetition and ultimately falling short of its potential.
This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51
This week's PC game releases feature a variety of genres, including horror titles like T.W.I.R.L. and Homeostasis, alongside city builders such as Verde and factory games like Sandustry. Notable new entries include Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, and the quirky football sim Pro Jank Footy. The article also touches on the upcoming release of a highly anticipated game that has generated significant buzz among guides writers.
Review: Dark Scrolls (Nintendo Switch)
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer for the Nintendo Switch that blends shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression. While it offers local and online co-op, the game suffers from a lack of originality and some frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as a strict one-life system and awkward controls for jumping and firing. Despite its charming aesthetic and decent audio, the overall execution is considered lackluster, making it an uninspiring but budget-friendly time-waster for fans of the genre.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - August 2026 round-up
This August 2026 round-up highlights new mobile games for iOS and Android, including the medieval city builder Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt, the tactical witch combat game Witchcraft!, and the cat-themed idle RPG Meow Knights. Other featured titles include Beat Hazard Arcade, Ringdown: Switchboard Puzzle, Tower Of Fortune: Pralaya, and the mining roguelite Voidloop, offering a diverse range of genres for mobile players.
SPORTAL Review | TheXboxHub
SPORTAL is a retro-themed, fast-paced action shooter from Sleepwalking Potatoes and Retrovibe that blends elements of 1950s monster movies with roguelite gameplay. Players use sports equipment as weapons to fight classic movie monsters in a visually distinct, pixelated style reminiscent of the original DOOM. While the game offers a unique premise and solid gameplay mechanics, it ultimately falls short of being truly gripping, described as "okay" rather than exciting.
BALL x PIT Signs Off In Style As The Naturalist Update Lands
The roguelite game BALL x PIT has received its final free content update, titled "The Naturalist Update," which is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. This update introduces two new playable characters, eleven new Balls, and five new Passive items, expanding the game's build variety. The developer, Kenny Sun, and publisher, Devolver Digital, are concluding the game's content roadmap after selling over 2 million copies.
BALL x PIT hits 2 million sales as its final free update lands – and The Escapist still can’t escape it
Devolver Digital announced that BALL x PIT has sold over two million copies across all platforms. The game's final free content update, The Naturalist Update, has also been released, adding new characters, balls, and passive abilities. The update is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
The makers of the glorious Othercide have another tactics RPG bloodbath out in September, with a playtest live now
Lightbulb Crew, the developers behind the tactics RPG Othercide, have announced their new game Ex Sanguis will launch on September 10th. A demo is currently available on Steam. Ex Sanguis appears to be a roguelite tactics game with a focus on timing, positioning, and environmental interactions, similar to Othercide but with a modern roguelite campaign structure.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault gets a 1.0 date and demo as the original goes temporarily free
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch on September 2nd, exiting early access with a 1.0 release. The sequel introduces new weapons, shop upgrades, a hardcore difficulty mode, and the final Endless Vault. Additionally, the original Moonlighter is available for free on PC until August 9th.
Monsters are Coming! – A New Day One Game Pass Drop Now On Xbox And Play Anywhere
Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road, a genre-bending roguelite tower defense game, has launched on PC Game Pass and is now also available on Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Ludogram and published by Raw Fury, the game challenges players to protect a moving city from hordes of monsters by fortifying defenses, gathering resources, and fighting directly as a leveled-up peon.
Monsters Are Coming! Launches on XBOX Series X|S on August 6 — With a New Update Built for Challenge Seekers
Monsters Are Coming! will launch on Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2026, featuring a new update with a chaotic hero named The Joker and the strategic X-Fortress Townhall. The update also introduces Weekly Challenges, stackable difficulty modifiers, and a new Codex to improve clarity. The game is a tower-survivor roguelite where players defend a moving city.
Grab shopkeeper-dungeoncrawler Moonlighter free on Steam for a limited time
The shopkeeper dungeon crawler Moonlighter is available for free on Steam until August 9th to celebrate the upcoming release of its sequel, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. The sequel, which is currently in early access and set to launch on September 2nd, features new combat mechanics inspired by Hades and node-based exploration similar to FTL and Slay the Spire.
Gunstoppable Released
Gunstoppable, a roguelite first-person shooter developed by CAGE Studios, has been released on Steam for Windows PC. The game is also scheduled to launch on Xbox at the end of the current month.
Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer
Microsoft's ID@Xbox team has highlighted six indie games available in August, including "Deer & Boy," "Hell Clock," "D-topia," "Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit," "Backrooms: Escape Together," and "Moss: The Forgotten Relic." These titles span various genres from narrative adventures and roguelites to puzzle games and co-op horror, offering diverse experiences for players on Xbox platforms.
Release Dates/Windows
This article announces release dates for several games. Cloudbreaker, an inventory management, bullet heaven, and roguelite game, is set to release on September 15th. Danchi Days also received a release date trailer, with its launch scheduled for October 29th. Fallen Tear - The Ascension is also mentioned.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault 1.0 Release Date Set for September 2 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch its 1.0 version on September 2, completing the game's main story and adding a post-game challenge gauntlet and Hardcore mode. To celebrate, the original Moonlighter is free until August 9. Pre-orders for Moonlighter 2 are live on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, and it will be available on Game Pass.
