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The demo for 500 FINGER FILLET taught me that none of you should let me anywhere near a kitchen knife, also can someone call a doctor
The demo for DEADBODY Games' upcoming roguelite, 500 FINGER FILLET, offers a stressful experience where players engage in a virtual knife game. The game challenges players to stab between their fingers with various sharp objects under a time limit, risking finger loss and blood loss. A demo is currently available on Steam.
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500 FINGER FILLET is a new horror roguelite game available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to stab themselves 500 times within 20 minutes to escape a deadly trap.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Soul Merger Announced
Tambù Digital and Keya Labs have announced Soul Merger, a roguelite auto-battler set to launch in Early Access on Steam for PC later this year. The game combines elements of the soullessness of a merger with roguelite and auto-battler mechanics.
PlayStation 5 Finally Getting Pair of Hit 2025, 2026 Xbox Games
The psychological horror game CloverPit and the life simulation/adventure game Starsand Island, originally released for Xbox and PC, are now scheduled for PlayStation 5 release. CloverPit will launch on August 13 for $4.99, followed by Starsand Island on August 18 for $39.99.
This week in PC games: Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tōkon, plus a round table RPG, some flammable robots, and a flock of lovestruck pigeons
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as the RTS Flow of War, the post-apocalyptic action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the multiplayer puzzle game Big Walk. Other notable titles include the roguelite Anomaly President, the turn-based RPG Cielle is Not Happy, and the tag-team fighter MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
The King is Watching launch trailer – Nintendo Switch receives roguelite kingdom builder
The roguelite kingdom builder, The King is Watching, has received a launch trailer and is now available on consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. The game features mechanics where player attention drives progress, resource management, and roguelite elements with permanent upgrades. The console version includes the 'Volcano' update with new content from day one.
OmniGun – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
OmniGun, a physics-based roguelite first-person shooter, is entering an open beta. Players will battle through procedurally generated floors in an automated facility, utilizing a unique weapon capable of firing over one hundred different ammunition types, each with distinct effects and the potential for devastating mutations.
DEEPWARD – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
DEEPWARD, a horror first-person shooter roguelite set in the 1920s, is entering an open beta. Players assemble squads with distinct weapons and abilities to descend into dangerous environments where permanent death makes decisions costly. Combat is fast-paced and close-range, emphasizing shooting, kicking, and slashing to survive.
MineGeon: Renegades Released
MineGeon: Renegades, an action RPG described as a co-op sci-fi roguelite bullet-hell, has been released on PC via Steam. The game is developed by Kickstone Studio.
Sephiria Leaves Early Access
Sephiria, a top-down roguelite action RPG developed by TEAM HORAY, has officially graduated from Early Access. The game is now fully released.
This week's Epic Games free games are roguelite heaven, with an underworld and a mansion to explore
Epic Games Store is offering two free roguelite titles this week: OTXO and Sol Cesto. Sol Cesto is a tactical roguelite with an underworld theme and tabletop-style gameplay, while OTXO is a fast-paced, top-down shoot 'em up set in a randomly generated mansion. Both games are available for free from July 30 to August 6.
Mechaconda Slithers Onto PC And Console – Bullet Hell Mayhem And A Mechanical Twist
Mechaconda, an arcade shooter combining snake-like growth mechanics with roguelite progression and bullet hell elements, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £6.69. Developed by Nato Games and published by QUByte Interactive, the game features a mechanical serpent battling Dr. EVIL's forces with upgradeable weapon segments and multiple game modes.
Roguelite strategy spinoff Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand breathes fresh live into some of the series' oldest features
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a standalone roguelite horde mode spin-off that revitalizes classic series features. Players select one of four factions and survive twelve waves against increasingly difficult enemies, earning permanent upgrades for future runs. While the core formula may eventually grow stale, the dynamic events and adaptable unit combinations offer a fresh take on the established real-time strategy gameplay.
The King is Watching – And He Deserves Your Full Attention
The King is Watching, a unique blend of city builder, roguelite, and tower defense, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £12.49. The game requires players to constantly monitor their kingdom to maintain productivity, offering a frantic balancing act with roguelite elements ensuring replayability. The Xbox version includes the Volcano Update from day one, and the game has received a 5/5 review score.
Barda: Backpack Roguelike Is Now Available on Mobile
Barda: Backpack Roguelike, a new indie game developed by Jérôme Bodin, is now available on Android for $4.99. The game combines inventory management with roguelite progression, tasking players with climbing a massive mountain as a bird named Thömi. Players collect over 140 unique items, manage limited backpack space, and unlock new abilities through an Explorer's Tree.
Dwarf Delve Early Access
Dwarf Delve has launched its Early Access period on Steam, developed by Gloom Box. This roguelite first-person extraction game features voxel graphics and is now available for PC players.
Alpha Nomos heads to consoles — MP3s & NPCs
RibCage Games' rhythm-action roguelite Alpha Nomos is heading to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, in addition to its previously announced PC release. The game combines rhythm-based combat with exploration and puzzle-solving in a world where music is a powerful force. A console release date will be announced soon, and a demo is currently available on Steam.
Ascend to ZERO Review | TheXboxHub
Ascend to ZERO is a Roguelite with RPG elements that distinguishes itself with a unique time-based survival mechanic where runs end when the clock hits zero. Despite a slow start and minor issues with dialogue and music, the game offers an incredibly engaging gameplay loop with deep progression systems and high replayability. It is available on Xbox and PC via Game Pass.
Super Carpark Walking Parking Simulator Turbo – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Super Carpark Walking Parking Simulator Turbo is a chaotic parking simulator where players draw paths to guide falling cars into parking spaces. The game plans to add features like leaderboards, achievements, and roguelite deck building based on wishlist support. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
