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SWAPMEAT leaves Early Access and launches into 1.0 today!!
SWAPMEAT has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting Early Access today. Developed by One More Game, the third-person shooter roguelite introduces new planets, mutations, a final boss, and quality-of-life enhancements. The game is available on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck, with Austin Wintory confirmed as the composer.
Slayblade Preview
Slayblade is a promising indie roguelite that blends classic Beyblade-inspired battles with deep customization and progression. The game features a lo-fi, PS1-era aesthetic and mouse-only controls, allowing players to collect over 60 parts to build unique Slayblades. While the demo showcases strong replayability and a natural fit for roguelite mechanics, it ends abruptly before key features like tournaments are fully accessible, and some mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations and polish.
ROGUE STRIKER ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM — A SOCCER ROGUELITE MADE IN ONE MONTH FOR WORLD CUP SEASON
Solo indie developer Antoine Grimond, under the studio Zyg Studios, has announced Rogue Striker, a soccer roguelite developed in one month for World Cup season. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and features arcade soccer action mixed with roguelite squad-building and progression mechanics.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Ember and Blade Confirmed for PlayStation 5 as New Trailer Showcases Dark Fantasy Action | Invision Game
LINE Games has confirmed that its dark fantasy action RPG, Ember and Blade, will be released on PlayStation 5 and is available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A new trailer showcases the game's fast-paced combat, stylish visuals, and deep character-building systems involving angels, runes, and arcana, as players take on the role of Fenrix in a quest against the archdemon Asmodeus.
Clockfall Early Access Review – A time-twisting fascination
Clockfall offers a unique roguelite experience by making time itself the core mechanic, allowing players to rewind up to three minutes to attempt to save their village. Unlike typical roguelites, the game's levels and enemies remain static, emphasizing player progression and mastery of combat through meta-upgrades and in-run buffs. The combat is described as slick and simple, fitting the game's design, which encourages speedrunning and perfecting runs.
Bills Must Be Paid - Official Release Date and Price Announcement
Indie game Bills Must Be Paid will launch on Steam for PC and macOS on July 29, 2026, for $6.99 with a 30% launch discount. The announcement follows an incident where a stolen demo build was recompiled, monetized, and went viral in China before Rike Games successfully had the clone taken down. A free demo is currently available during Steam Next Fest.
Knuckle Creek, Stickerino, Golden Swirl and Duelist: Idle Expedition Next Fest Demos To Check Out Now
Several games are offering new demos as part of Steam Next Fest, including Knuckle Creek, Stickerino, Golden Swirl, and Duelist: Idle Expedition. These demos showcase various genres like arena brawlers, deckbuilders, and idle RPGs, with some featuring new content and improvements ahead of their full releases.
Only One for steam
The hack and slash roguelite game Only One, originally released on mobile in 2014, has been updated and released on PC via Steam. The PC version features improved gameplay, graphics, new enemies and bosses, 120 levels, a new Trials mode, an updated endless mode, and full controller support, including for Steam Deck. The game removes microtransactions and aims to reach a new audience in its purest form.
Inventory Management Bullet Heaven Cloudbreaker Soars into Steam Next Fest Today
Ballast Games is participating in the June Steam Next Fest with their game Cloudbreaker, an inventory management roguelite. Players can download the demo today to experience building and customizing their airship to fight enemies, gather resources, and save Haven. The game features an 'Engine Grid' inventory puzzle system for strategic upgrades and synergies.
Risk It All for Riches as MineGeon: Renegades Brings Major New Content to Steam Next Fest Demo
Kickstone Studio has released a major update for the MineGeon: Renegades demo on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The expanded demo introduces a new playable class, mini-bosses, base customization, and a cooking system ahead of the game's July 14 launch. MineGeon: Renegades is a co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite.
Atomic Owl Review | TheXboxHub
Atomic Owl is a roguelite action platformer set in a neon-Japan inspired world with an 80s synth soundtrack. While its unique presentation, talking sword mechanic, and engaging platforming offer replayability, the game suffers from stiff mid-air combat, repetitive boss fights, and a shallow upgrade system, ultimately leaving it feeling hollow despite its potential.
Dunebound Tactics Brings Survival, Sacrifice, and Tactical Warfare to Steam Next Fest
Terahard Studios and indie.io have released an updated demo for their roguelite turn-based tactical RPG, Dunebound Tactics, for Steam Next Fest. The demo introduces new content and gameplay improvements based on community feedback, allowing players to experience the survival and tactical warfare elements of the game.
ACTION-RPG ROGUELITE CLOCKFALL OUT NOW ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS
The action-RPG roguelite Clockfall is now available on Steam Early Access for $9.99, developed by Rever Games and Radical Theory. The game features a unique blend of dungeon crawling, village defense, and time-based mechanics. A console release is planned for 2027.
Survivor-style roguelite RPG Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon announced for Nintendo Switch
Luna’s Tail Creative announced that the survivor-style roguelite RPG Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 1, 2026, for $4.99. The game features a black cat adventurer battling monsters with transformation mechanics and supports local 2-player co-op.
Sci-fi roguelite pinball shooter game Appulse announced
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Le Rado have announced Appulse, a new sci-fi roguelite pinball shooter game. The game is set to release on PC via Steam later this year. Players will master flippers and weapon recoil to control movement, craft builds, and climb leaderboards in a vibrant intergalactic war.
PengPong is a roguelite bullet heaven mix of Brotato and pinball with a retro cartoon theme
PengPong is a physics-based top-down shooter that blends roguelite progression with pinball mechanics, featuring a retro cartoon art style reminiscent of 1960s animation. Players use a hockey stick to strike pucks and weapons, aiming for strategic ricochets to defeat waves of enemies. The game offers over 100 items and synergies, with meta-upgrades available upon death, ensuring high replayability.
Slug Disco Announces Stationbreak, a Sci-Fi Station-Building Roguelite from Broken Spaceship
Slug Disco will publish Stationbreak, the debut title from indie studio Broken Spaceship Games. This sci-fi station-building roguelite tasks players with managing a fleet on the run, constructing temporary stations to gather resources and energy for jumps while evading a relentless enemy known as the Swarm. The game features procedurally generated systems and a focus on strategic trade-offs between survival and resource management.