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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
