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LittleBigPlanet Programmer's Mythological Puzzler Lines Up Switch Release Date
The match-three puzzler Mythmatch, developed by Moo Yu's Team Artichoke, is set to release on the Nintendo Switch eShop on July 7th. Originally launched on PC, the game features mythological themes with players merging items to rebuild a town, complete quests, and engage in roguelite minigames against Olympians.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
Stylish roguelite action game 7 Trials announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Newcore Games has announced 7 Trials, a stylish roguelite action game featuring four-player cooperative play, set in a "twisted afterlife." The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Game director Manjae Lee highlighted the game's integration of Korean afterlife mythology and its unique "Trinity" system for combat customization.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok summons bigger monsters and a conflux of battles
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is receiving a significant expansion titled Endless Ragnarok, which adds new quests, a roguelite battle mode called The Conflux, and powerful new Summon abilities. This expansion is available as both a standalone retail game and DLC for existing players. The article also touches on the game's performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 and mentions crossplay support.
Devolver Digital, Doinksoft Launch Action Platforming Autoscroller Dark Scrolls with Limited Time Free Copies of Gunbrella, Gato Roboto – Out Now on PC and Nintendo Switch
Developer Doinksoft and publisher Devolver Digital have launched Dark Scrolls, a fantasy-themed action platformer with roguelite progression, on PC and Nintendo Switch. For a limited time, purchasing Dark Scrolls includes free copies of Gunbrella and Gato Roboto, along with a 10% launch discount.
Endangered: Evolved Animals Return for Revenge in New Roguelite, Hack-and-Slash Game
Solo developer Chris Considine announced Endangered, a new roguelite, hack-and-slash game where evolved animal heroes seek revenge on humanity. Players control animal warriors battling through diverse environments with unique abilities and progression systems. The game is in development for PC and available to wishlist on Steam.
Feed colossal-mechatronic creatures of the deep in this horror fishing roguelite, “SNAP JAW." Demo now available on Steam!
The horror fishing roguelite game SNAP JAW, developed by F16 Gamez, has released a demo on Steam as part of Next Fest. The demo features the first three days of the game's nine-day journey, where players must feed colossal mechatronic creatures or face dire consequences.
Doinksoft’s “Dark Scrolls” Launch Deal: Buy One, Get Two Free Games on Nintendo Switch
Indie developer Doinksoft is offering a limited-time promotion for their new game, Dark Scrolls, on Nintendo Switch and PC. Players who purchase Dark Scrolls between June 22 and July 6, 2026, will receive Doinksoft's previous titles, Gato Roboto and Gunbrella, for free. This deal is available in North America and requires a temporary region change for European players.
Take A Deep Dive With A New Game Pass Addition This Week
Abyssus, a cooperative roguelite first-person shooter, is the latest addition to Xbox Game Pass on June 25th, available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a 'brinepunk' aesthetic, procedurally generated levels, and supports up to four players in its underwater setting. This marks a quiet week for Game Pass additions, with more titles like RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 expected later in the summer.
Bite Sized Reviews: Demon Lord
Demon Lord: Just a Block is an indie roguelite that successfully blends grid-based movement, turn-based tactics, and action combat with a humorous narrative. Despite minor balance issues with some power-ups and a few interface glitches, the game offers engaging tactical gameplay and a satisfying progression loop for its reasonable price.
These 5+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (22nd-28th June)
Several new games are launching on PlayStation 5 between June 22nd and 28th, including Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, Deer & Boy, Abyssus, Flesh Made Fear, and The Necromancer's Tale. This week is noted as potentially the slowest of the year for new releases on the PlayStation Store.
Lost Castle 2 Review – One of the Best Roguelites You Can Play Right Now
Lost Castle 2 is a compelling roguelite experience that offers substantial player progression and numerous build customization options, minimizing frustration from random number generation. Despite some typos and grammatical errors, the game provides a rich and enjoyable experience, whether played solo or in co-op.
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED: 1M PLAYER PIXEL ART MMO ‘SOULBOUND’ INVITES PLAYERS TO A DEMO FOR STEAM NEXT FEST AHEAD OF JULY 21 RELEASE
Indie developer Spiderware announced that their pixel art MMORPG, Soulbound, will launch on Steam on July 21st. A demo is available now during Steam Next Fest, offering over 7 hours of gameplay. The game, which previously amassed over 1,000,000 players on browser and Discord, features character customization, roguelite dungeons, and a housing system.
DICE CRAWLER ANNOUNCED - A DARK FANTASY DICE DUNGEON CRAWLING ROGUELITE
Solo developer Karol Sollich has announced Dice Crawler, a dark fantasy, dice-based dungeon crawling roguelite RPG. The game features a unique dice-based combat system where dice can be rolled for skills or thrown as weapons. Dice Crawler is targeting a mid-2027 release on PC via Steam.
Light the Beacons! ‘The Gate Must Stand’ Launches on Steam Today
The dark fantasy action-strategy game The Gate Must Stand, developed by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games, has launched on PC via Steam. The game blends Tower Defence, Survivors-like, and Roguelite elements, tasking players with defending a gate against endless waves of monsters. It features multiple heroes, skills, followers, and difficulty levels, and is available for $9.99 with a launch discount.
Witchfire Releases Revelations, Its Last Major Update Before 1.0
The Astronauts has released 'Revelations,' a significant update for their dark fantasy RPG shooter Witchfire, introducing new maps, full localization in 15 languages, and a dialogue system. This update also adds new weapons, the Witch Vault dungeon, and overhauls environmental mechanics with World Corruption 2.0, serving as the last major content drop before the game's 1.0 release.
SPORTAL OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS
SPORTAL, a roguelite arena FPS developed by Sleepwalking Potatoes, is now available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, and launches today on Nintendo Switch and Epic Games Store. The game features a unique arsenal of sports equipment used to battle 1950s B-movie monsters across retro pixelated arenas.
Roguelite deckbuilder Fogpiercer goes full steam ahead with summer release date
The roguelite deckbuilder Fogpiercer is set to release on July 17, 2026, for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass. Developed by Mad Cookies Studio and published by Hooded Horse, the game challenges players to optimize their train and deck to survive a post-apocalyptic winter wasteland.
Heaven Crawler Revealed: Atmospheric Roguelite Blends Zelda and NieR Influences With a Story About Grief
Independent developer Carbon Machina has unveiled Heaven Crawler, an atmospheric action-adventure roguelite inspired by The Legend of Zelda and NieR. The game features isometric dungeon crawling, RPG progression, and a narrative focused on grief and loss, set within a mysterious tower. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for September, with a wishlist option available on Steam.
Dialoop review - match-three puzzling goes rogue
Dialoop, a new match-three roguelite puzzle game from Byking, offers a unique twist on the genre for Nintendo Switch and PC. It features a no-time-limit puzzling mechanic, deck-building elements with relics, and unlockable heroes with special abilities. Despite lacking the depth of some comparable titles, its original concept, amusing presentation, and low price make it a refreshing addition to the Switch library.
