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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.
Wall World 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Wall World 2 returns players to the massive wall from the original game, tasking them with piloting a Spider mech to explore, mine resources, and fight off monsters called Zyrex. While featuring roguelite elements like upgrades and resource gathering, the game's rigid mission-based structure and the need to balance temporary in-mission upgrades with permanent progression make the gameplay loop feel tedious at times, failing to fully realize its potential as a true roguelite experience.
Alpha Nomos Is a Rhythm-Action Roguelite with Live Recorded Music, Coming Soon
RibCage Games announced that Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action roguelite featuring live-recorded music, will launch on PC in Q3 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions to follow later in 2026. The game challenges players to time attacks to the beat, using musical instruments as weapons and incorporating power-ups that alter the soundtrack.
A Tale Of Two Indies – Flora’s World And Space Is Crazy Launch On Xbox
Developer 16Pixel, published by PedroFStudio, has simultaneously launched two distinct games, Flora's World and Space Is Crazy, on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. Flora's World is a colorful retro platformer, while Space Is Crazy is an action-packed roguelite space shooter. Both titles are available individually for £4.19.
Marathons tillfälliga PvE-läge lockar tillbaka spelarna
Bungie's Marathon has introduced a temporary Player-versus-Environment (PvE) mode called Vault Breaker, leading to a significant increase in concurrent players on Steam. This roguelite-style mode allows solo, duo, or trio play with progressively challenging vaults and offers cosmetic rewards. While the mode is experimental and available only until August 4th, new PvE content is confirmed for the next season, though initial player reception is mixed.
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain Released
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain, a Lovecraftian roguelite developed by Drop Rate Studio and published by Dear Villagers, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a waterlogged theme and challenging gameplay.