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Ratatan is moving and shaking onto Switch 2, PS5 & Xbox Series with a July release date
Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Patapon, will be released on July 16th for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X. The game combines rhythm-action gameplay with roguelite elements, featuring a new update for its Early Access version and a full multi-platform launch.
Top Indie Game Releases of November 2025, Part 3 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several indie game releases scheduled for the third week of November. Featured titles include the horror game Unmourned, the martial arts roguelite Forestrike, the co-op horror Storebound, and the SNES-style RPG Kingdoms of the Dump.
Top Indie Game Releases of January 2026, Part 1 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – A giant crab with cannons?! – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising indie game releases from the first week of January 2026. Featured titles include the psychological horror game Pathologic 3, the metroidvania roguelite Death Machine, the retro dungeon crawler Dungeon Antiqua 2, the open-world survival game StarRupture, and the unique crab-piloted adventure DuneCrawl.
A Deep Tactical RPG Hidden Inside a Cat Breeding Simulator – Expert Game Reviews
Mewgenics is a unique tactical RPG that blends cat breeding and roguelite mechanics with a bizarre, humorous aesthetic. Despite its unconventional premise, the game offers deep tactical combat, engaging breeding systems, and extensive content, rewarding experimentation and adaptation. While the juvenile humor and interface can be polarizing, it stands out as a compelling and chaotic experience.
A Collectable Card Battler - Let's Play SolForge Fusion - The Game Fanatics
SolForge Fusion, a collectable card game co-created by Richard Garfield and Justin Gary, is making its way to Steam. The game features a unique mechanic where cards grow stronger with each play and a single-player campaign mode with roguelite elements. Players choose perks that benefit them and their enemies after each battle, with persistent deck progression even after losses.
Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer Released
Grayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review | TheXboxHub
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a departure from the traditional BlazBlue fighting game formula, shifting to a roguelite action genre with 2D side-scrolling platforming elements. The game features a hand-drawn art style, fluid combat, and a bonkers story involving amnesiacs and scientists. It is available on Xbox and Game Pass, offering a fusion of BlazBlue and roguelite mechanics.
Pro Jank Footy – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pro Jank Footy is an arcade comedy-sports game inspired by Australian Rules Football, featuring over-the-top power-ups triggered by scoring goals. The game incorporates roguelite and deck-building mechanics in its season mode and includes commentary from Aunty Donna's Broden Kelly. A demo is available for download on PC via Steam.
“Celestoidvania” LUCID Steam Next Fest Demo Live
The "Celestoidvania" game LUCID, developed by The Matte Black Studio and Apogee Entertainment, has released a new demo for Steam Next Fest. This demo offers three hours of gameplay, featuring a crystal-punk world with pixel art, unique biomes, enemies, and boss encounters. Players can utilize crystal arts to phase through barriers and enhance combat abilities.
Maze-Building Roguelite MINOS Developer Overview Released
A developer overview has been released for MINOS, a maze-building roguelite from Artificer Games and Devolver Digital. Players control the Minotaur to defend their sanctuary from adventurers by building mazes and setting traps. The game is set to release for PC in Spring 2026, with a demo available during Steam Next Fest.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Launching April 8
Liquid Swords announced that their action title Samson: A Tyndalston Story will launch for PC on April 8 via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game focuses on physical combat and player choices, with founder Christofer Sundberg emphasizing a deliberate and focused design. Players can wishlist the game and follow its social media channels.
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite Steam Next Fest Demo Live
The animal evolution roguelite Everything is Crab, developed by Odd Dreams Digital and published by Secret Mode, has released a Steam Next Fest demo. The game allows players to choose evolutionary paths and unlock over 100 abilities, drawing comparisons to Spore. It is scheduled for release on May 8 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Realm of Ink Confirms Launch for May 26, 2026 With Oread Crossover
Realm of Ink will launch on May 26, 2026, for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The game, currently in Steam Early Access, features 2.5D action combat with roguelite elements, deep build customization, and over 200 perks. A crossover character, Oread from BlazBlue Entropy Effect, will also be added.
Mewgenics Review
Mewgenics is a roguelite tactical RPG where players breed cats, equip them, and send them on dangerous adventures. Developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the game features deep strategic combat, a chaotic humor, and a vast number of items and abilities. Despite the high mortality rate for its feline protagonists, the game offers significant depth and replayability, earning a score of 9 out of 10.
Mewgenics is "eventually" getting mod support through Steam Workshop and an official launcher, Tyler Glaiel has confirmed
Co-developer Tyler Glaiel has confirmed that Mewgenics will eventually receive mod support through Steam Workshop and an official launcher. While an exact timeline is unknown, Glaiel is considering building a new launcher to ensure Steam Deck verification, prioritizing current fixes and language support first.
Turn-based strategy title "Unto Deepest Depths" announced for Switch (UPDATE)
Flynn's Arcade has announced that the turn-based strategy roguelite Unto Deepest Depths will be released on Nintendo Switch on December 11th, 2025. The game features tactical combat where all units must move and attack each turn, procedurally generated environments, and unit upgrades.
Roguelite "CLAWPUNK" comes to Switch Nov. 14th, 2025
Kittens in Timespace has announced that the roguelite action game CLAWPUNK will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 14th, 2025. The game features melee-focused combat, destructible environments, and nine unique cat characters with special abilities, set in a 1980s/90s cyberpunk-inspired world.
Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Roguelikes, Roguelites & Run-Based Games
This article provides a comprehensive list of the best roguelike and roguelite games available on the Nintendo Switch, including recent additions like Blue Prince and Caves of Qud. It explains the core differences between roguelikes and roguelites and highlights various titles with their unique mechanics and gameplay loops.
Downwell Review: Well? Where? Down!
Downwell is a procedurally generated roguelite action-adventure game developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital. Players descend a well, battling monsters with gun boots, collecting gems, and upgrading their abilities. The game features tight platforming, fast-paced action, and a retro aesthetic with an 8-bit graphical interface and chiptune soundtrack.
