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Star Wars: Galactic Racer hands-on report
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an upcoming racing game set after the fall of the Empire, featuring landspeeders, speeder bikes, and podracers. Players take on the role of Shade, a racer in the unsanctioned Galactic League, competing against rivals like Kestar Bool and Sebulba. The game includes a campaign with roguelite elements, randomized events, and persistent upgrades, alongside multiplayer and arcade modes. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 on October 6.
Everything is Crab 1.1 Update Released
The first update for the roguelite game Everything is Crab has been released, introducing new evolutions like Tracker and Lick Wounds, along with specializations for existing skills. Meta-progression has been tweaked to make unlocks easier, and new cosmetics have been added for challenge runs. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and a Twitch extension, with future content planned including a paid DLC and a collaboration.
Smash Hit Speed-Climbing, Entity Evading Roguelite White Knuckle Gets Biggest Content Addition Yet: The Nest Update Drops Massive Fifth Region For Free, Giving Fans 20% More Gameplay, Enemies and More to be Discovered - Available Now
Developer Dark Machine Games and publisher DreadXP have released 'The Nest Update,' a massive free content addition for their horror-tinged roguelite speed-climber White Knuckle. The update introduces a fifth region, new sub-regions, an Endless Mode, new enemies like The Mass and The Hunter, and new mechanics and items. The game, currently in Early Access on PC, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.
Grab Your Squad – Abyssus Brings Brinepunk FPS Chaos To Game Pass And More
The co-op FPS Abyssus, developed by DoubleMoose Games and published by The Arcade Crew, has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available day one on Game Pass. The game features a brinepunk setting where players explore a sunken city, battling corrupted monsters with brine-powered weapons. The launch coincides with the free 1.3 update, which adds new content and enables cross-platform play across all available platforms.
OUR BURROW — A Roguelite Where You Fight by Linking Animals – Expert Game Reviews
NO ENTRY: OUR BURROW is a fast-paced roguelite from indie developer One Team, featuring a unique combat system where players link animals together to unleash attacks. The game blends bullet heaven, tower defense, and action roguelite elements, with a free demo available on Steam. Players can experiment with animal combinations to create powerful builds, with permanent upgrades and new animals unlocking over time.
Shape Survivors — A Bullet Heaven Where the Arena Shrinks Around You – Expert Game Reviews
Shape Survivors is a solo-developed roguelite that introduces a shrinking arena mechanic to the crowded bullet-heaven genre. This twist forces players to constantly reposition and prioritize weapon choices, making every run a high-stakes firefight. The game also features score-attack leaderboards and permanent meta-progression, with a free demo available on Steam and the full game planned for 2026.
Automation Roguelite — Everything We Know So Far – Expert Game Reviews
SuperWEIRD: Automation Roguelite is an upcoming title from Luden.io that blends automation, roguelite, and tower defense elements. Players build production chains using JunkDroids to fend off the Goofy Goo, with a focus on sandbox planet-building and up to four-player co-op. A free playtest is currently available, with the full release planned for 2026.
The Dark RPG that mixes Deckbuilder Roguelite Gameplay with Anime Visual Novel Narrative is Coming to PC on July 22
The roguelite deckbuilder RPG Annihilated, developed by Death Kumiai and published by Flashlight Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 22, 2026. The game features a dark and cute art style, a narrative-driven dungeon crawler with four distinct character routes, and turn-based card battles with a focus on strategy and reflexes.
ABSOLUM STRIKES NINTENDO SWITCH 2 PHYSICAL SEPTEMBER 17
The roguelite game Absolum is set to release physically on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, for £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive, Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, the game features fast-paced combat and roguelite progression. Special editions of the original Absolum for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are also available.
New "My Hero Academia" Game App "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL" Global Pre-Registration Now Open!
KLab Inc. has opened global pre-registration for its new mobile game, My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, based on the popular anime series. The game will be available on the App Store, Google Play, and PC, featuring fast-paced action combat, squad-based gameplay, and roguelite elements. Pre-registration rewards include chances to unlock SR versions of Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki.
TownsFolk x Dawnfolk Is a New Crossover Connecting the Two Tiny Worlds
Short Circuit Studios has launched a crossover event between their games TownsFolk and Dawnfolk, introducing the character Lueur from Dawnfolk into TownsFolk. This update features new story-driven puzzles and connects the two indie city-building worlds. The update also brings Cloud Saves to Android players for TownsFolk and includes adjustments to game mechanics.
Dead Weight gets July 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
Klukva Games announced that their roguelite adventure game, Dead Weight, will be released on July 16, 2024, for PC via Steam. The game features steampunk aesthetics, turn-based combat, ship exploration, and character progression with a demo currently available.
12 fartfyllda minuter från Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers a fast-paced racing experience with vehicular combat, reminiscent of Motorstorm. The game features a story-driven campaign with a roguelite structure, allowing players to choose branching paths and face different challenges across diverse environments. Four vehicle classes, including speederbikes and podracers, are available on varied tracks.
7Trials Announced
Newcore Games has announced 7Trials, an action roguelite game inspired by Korean afterlife folklore. The game features top-down hack-and-slash combat and is set to release on Steam soon. A trailer showcasing the gameplay has also been released.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer hands-on preview - this is not just podracing
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an upcoming arcade racing game from Fuse Games, aiming to revive the genre with a Star Wars twist. The game features a roguelite campaign structure, deep vehicle customization, and combines various vehicle types, including podracers, in races. It is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, published by Secret Mode.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Preview – Sebulba’s Still a Sleemo
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, offers an exciting arcade racing experience with fast-paced gameplay and deep customization options. The preview highlights its smooth controls, unique roguelite campaign structure, and thrilling Podracing mode, making it a highly anticipated title for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer – The First Preview
Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer shows strong Burnout roots with its racing mechanics, complemented by on-foot Star Wars-themed segments. This spiritual successor to Episode 1: Pod Racer is highly anticipated, with the preview suggesting a promising and engaging experience.
5 Things That Surprised Me Playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer on PS5
Fuse Games' upcoming title, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, offers a surprising blend of fast-paced racing and roguelite elements, challenging players with its 'runs-based' campaign structure. The game features dynamic planetary environments that affect gameplay and a tactical approach to vehicle customization and racing strategy. Developed by a team with pedigree from Criterion, the game aims to innovate within the racing genre and deliver a compelling Star Wars adventure.
How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Turns Podracing into a Challenging Roguelite
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a challenging and deep racing game with roguelite elements, featuring extensive customization and replayability. The game includes a story-driven campaign with branching paths and a randomized structure, alongside an arcade mode. It is set to launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S.
Fists-Only Roguelite Brawler Sealbreakers Opens Playtest Registrations on Steam
Fire Sparrow Studio has opened playtest registrations for its fists-only roguelite beat 'em up, Sealbreakers, on Steam. Players can sign up now for early access to a build featuring the game's opening region and a boss encounter. The game focuses on an evolving martial arts moveset rather than traditional weapons.