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FORM YOUR PARTY AND SAVE A LAND FILLED WITH MYTHICAL CREATURES! 3D BULLET HEAVEN ROGUELITE ‘LUMINAS: PARASITE REIGN’ DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM!
Indie developer SOTO Game Studio has released a demo for their debut roguelite game, Luminas: Parasite Reign, on Steam. The game, which combines horde survivor mechanics with party building, will also launch in early access later this year. The demo allows players to experience the first biome and initial boss battles.
MULLET MADJACK Launches on Nintendo Switch this April 30
The fast-paced first-person shooter Mullet MadJack, developed by Hammer95 Studios and published by Epopeia Games, is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 30. The game has achieved significant success on PC and Xbox platforms, attracting over 1.8 million players and winning the Best Brazilian Game award at gamescom latam BIG Festival 2025. The Switch version will feature the same intense combat, roguelite progression, and 80s/90s anime-inspired visuals.
Devil Jam Cranks Up The Volume On Xbox, PlayStation And Switch
Devil Jam, a hellbound roguelite developed and published by Rogueside NV, has launched on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features intense, arena-based battles where players use a possessed instrument to survive waves of enemies. It includes a build-crafting system with a 12-slot inventory and synergies, along with new content and improvements since its initial PC release in 2025.
Anime-Inspired FPS 'Mullet Madjack' Hits Switch In April, And It Looks Like A Lot
The anime-inspired, roguelite first-person shooter Mullet Madjack is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 30th, following its PC release in 2024. Developed by Hammer95 Studios, the game features high-octane combat, synthwave aesthetics, and a '90s anime visual style. It has received positive reviews and over a million downloads on Xbox.
Mewgenics Switch 2 and PS5 ports seemingly confirmed by developers, currently in development
Mewgenics is reportedly being developed for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, with co-creator Edmund McMillen sharing in-development footage. While not officially announced, videos show the game running on both platforms. The PC version has achieved significant success since its launch.
Darkflame Studios Announces Strength & Sorcery, a 4-Player Co-op Roguelite Dungeon Crawler
Darkflame Studios has announced Strength & Sorcery, a first-person roguelite dungeon crawler featuring up to four-player online co-op. Players will explore procedurally generated dungeons, collect resources, and manage a village between runs. The game is currently in development for PC via Steam, with a release date to be announced.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
Saros Gameplay Showcases Full Run on Shattered Rise, the First Biome, in Glorious 4K/60 FPS
Housemarque and Sony have released new gameplay footage of Saros, a bullet-hell roguelite shooter and spiritual successor to Returnal. The footage showcases the first biome, Shattered Rise, running in 4K/60 FPS on a PlayStation 5, highlighting combat mechanics, weapon upgrades, and the protagonist's unique barrier ability. Saros is set to release on April 30th for PlayStation 5.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 Development Roadmap Released
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unveiled its 2026 development roadmap, introducing features like destructible terrain, a new roguelite mode called Xeno Point, and a co-op heist collaboration with Starbreeze's PAYDAY. The updates aim to enhance gameplay with evolving weapon metas, interactive environmental elements, and refined ranking systems.
Dotemu's Acclaimed Rogue 'em Up Absolum Now Available on Xbox, Game Pass
Dotemu's roguelite beat 'em up Absolum is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass. The game, co-developed with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, previously launched on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Absolum features branching pathways, quests, and challenging bosses, blending classic brawler mechanics with roguelite replayability.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With A Special New Release | Console Creatures
Super Evil Megacorp is celebrating the third anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate with the release of the Gold Edition, which includes the base game and all three DLCs. A free update with balancing adjustments and new enhancements is also available. The Gold Edition is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4/5.
Every Day We Fight Enters Game Preview With Tactical Combat And A Time Loop Twist
Every Day We Fight has entered Game Preview on PC and handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally, offering a blend of turn-based tactics, real-time exploration, and roguelite progression within a time loop narrative. Developed by Signal Space Lab and published by Hooded Horse, the game is not yet available on Xbox consoles. While still in development, the current build provides a promising foundation with a focus on learning through failure and gradual improvement.
Absolum Hits Game Pass And It’s One You Shouldn’t Miss
Absolum, a fantasy beat 'em up with roguelite elements, has launched on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developed and published by Dotemu, the game features fast-paced combat, branching paths, and co-op gameplay. Its inclusion on Game Pass makes it easily accessible for subscribers.
From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams - Be My Horde Surpasses 100,000 Copies Sold!
Be My Horde, a roguelite survivor with auto-battler elements focused on necromancy, has surpassed 100,000 copies sold. Originally a small experimental project by Polished Games, the game launched in Early Access on June 18, 2024, and has since grown significantly with updates and community feedback. The full release is planned for Q1 2027.
How multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2
This guide explains how multiplayer and co-op modes function in Slay the Spire 2. It details how to host and join games, emphasizing that players must be Steam friends. The article also covers changes to game mechanics, save files, battle systems, map progression, and Ascension levels in multiplayer.
Demos and Freebies
Into The Depths is a roguelite city builder available on Steam, where players colonize the mysterious underworld. The game involves building a settlement, exploring caves, and colonizing the deepest caverns while overcoming various dangers.
It Has My Face, my favourite sci-fi assassination sim about being stalked by a clone of yourself, has a 1.0 release date
The roguelite assassination game It Has My Face will launch its 1.0 version on April 3rd, 2026, exiting early access. The update will include new multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch and Free For All for up to 8 players, expanded story mode with two new chapters, additional clone abilities, and a new final boss. A Steam demo is currently available.
Colonize the underground world in Into the Depths updated demo
Independent developer SmelJey Games has released an updated demo for their roguelite city builder, Into the Depths, available on PC via Steam. The demo introduces new mechanics, a revamped art style, and approximately 60-120 minutes of gameplay, featuring a new perk system and three distinct biomes. The full game is slated for a Q2 2026 release.
Devil Jam: A Rough Opening Hiding a Rock‑Solid Core - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
Devil Jam is an auto-shooter looter game for PlayStation 5 that features a unique hard-rock theme. While the game suffers from an excessive grind in its opening hours, it transforms into an exciting experience with a massive arsenal and permanent upgrades once players overcome the initial hurdle. The reviewer spent 28 hours with the game and found its replay value to be high due to numerous characters, quests, and unlockables.
Xbox Game Pass Gets A Massive Boost – Including A 5/5 Must-Play RPG Giant
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles this week, highlighted by the critically acclaimed RPG Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The subscription service also welcomes the roguelite brawler Absolum and the city-building strategy game Nova Roma (Game Preview). These additions span across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud platforms, offering a diverse range of genres for subscribers.
