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Echo Zero Revealed, Blending Roguelite Base Building and Co-op Defense on Steam
Wildboy Studios has unveiled Echo Zero, a new roguelite base defense game for PC via Steam. The game blends base building, tower defense, resource management, and co-op gameplay in a sci-fi setting where players control clones defending against a spreading organism. Echo Zero features procedurally generated runs, persistent progression, and supports both single-player and online co-op.
Roguelite pinball shooter Appulse announced for PC
Raw Fury and Le Rado have announced Appulse, a new roguelite pinball shooter set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. The game blends pinball mechanics with top-down shooting and roguelite progression, tasking players with defending the Vektor Dynamics fleet.
Defender of the Crown Returns This August!
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a remake of the classic medieval strategy adventure, is set to launch on August 13th for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs, the game will feature three modes: Retro Mode with the original Amiga version, Classic Mode as a modernized remake, and Kingdom Mode, a new roguelite deck-building experience.
Nidhogg devs announce platforming action game Blood Dungeon
Messhof, the studio behind Nidhogg, has announced Blood Dungeon, a new platforming action game that blends automatic shooting with roguelite elements. Players will collect resources, unlock permanent upgrades, and survive through procedurally generated arenas. A demo is available on Steam, with the full game launching this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
All the announcements & trailers from Day of the Devs SGF 2026
Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of indie titles, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and 33 Immortals. The event featured world premieres and exclusive announcements, highlighting over 20 games across different genres and platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Crash-Land into Bullet-Hell Chaos as MineGeon: Renegades Announces July 14th Release Date
Kickstone Studio announced that their co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite, MineGeon: Renegades, will launch on July 14th, 2026, for PC. The game will be featured during Steam Bullet Fest and June Steam Next Fest. Players team up to scavenge, survive, and strike it rich beneath the planet PAIMO, battling enemies and coordinating abilities in intense combat.
Medieval RTS Roguelite Tabletop Tavern charges into battle on June 11th!
Tabletop Tavern, a medieval RTS roguelite developed by TJ and published by Frostbloom, will be released on June 11th, 2026 for PC. The game combines large-scale RTS battles with roguelite campaign elements, featuring distinct factions and a tabletop wargame aesthetic. It has garnered significant attention with over 100,000 Steam wishlists and a "Very Positive" demo rating.
The Future Game Show Summer Showcase airs tomorrow and will offer an extended look at Exodus, plus new trailers and big…
The Future Game Show Summer Showcase will air on June 6, featuring over 40 upcoming games with new trailers and world premieres. The event will include an extended gameplay look at Archetype Entertainment's sci-fi action RPG, Exodus, and will be hosted by actors Troy Baker and Alix Wilton Regan. Other featured titles include Halloween: The Game, WARDOGS, Annimo, Don't Fret, The Pines, Grave Seasons, Shark Dentist, Terminal War, and Alkahest.
Realm of Ink Review
Realm of Ink is a roguelite that features fast-paced combat and a deep build customization system using ink gems, curios, and elixirs. While it offers multiple endings and a hub area for progression, the game can be considered on the easier side for the genre, even on higher difficulties, with occasional frame rate drops.
Koshmar: The Last Reverie Reveals New Gameplay at Women-Led Games Showcase
Purple Ray Studio revealed new gameplay for Koshmar: The Last Reverie during the Women-Led Games Showcase. The narrative-driven action-adventure game features a lucid dreamer navigating between reality and dreams, with player choices impacting her mental state and leading to different endings. The game incorporates combat with dream and nightmare styles, roguelite mechanics, and replayable Nightmare Rifts.
Taste of Heaven Sets Early 2027 Release Window With New Gameplay Trailer
Taste of Heaven, a fantasy cooking RPG from Thousand Generation and Chromatic Dream, is targeting an early 2027 release on Steam. A new trailer showcased its divine kitchens, afterlife setting, and relationship systems. The game features cooking, RPG progression, and roguelite elements, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Die Severed launches demo on Steam: a lo-fi horror dice game about debt and dismemberment
Independent developer Philip Markowski has released a demo for Die Severed, a lo-fi horror dice game about debt and dismemberment, on Steam. Players gamble with dice to pay off debts, with the risk of losing a finger if they fail. The demo features the core roguelite loop, unique dice, abilities, and rule-bending House Rules.
This week's Epic Games Store freebies are turn-based treats that'll take you to fantasy lands and the high seas
The Epic Games Store is offering Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest for free this week. Rogue Waters is a tactical roguelite with ship combat and boarding phases, while Songs of Conquest is a fantasy RPG inspired by classic titles like Heroes of Might and Magic. Both games can be claimed permanently between May 4 and May 11.
"We didn't have the content needed to do it justice at the time": Helldivers 2 is finally getting a roguelite system Arrowhead experimented with pre-launch
Arrowhead Game Studios is introducing a new roguelite system called Planet Warfronts to Helldivers 2, which was initially experimented with before launch. This system will add strategic community decisions and new mission types to the game's ongoing Galactic War. Additionally, the studio is implementing Galactic War Campaigns to replace Major Orders, offering deeper storytelling and more rewards over longer periods.
Embrace the Curse as Ember and Blade Unleashes New Gameplay Trailer at Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase
LINE Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming dark fantasy roguelite action RPG, Ember and Blade, during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase. The trailer highlights combat, bosses, and the game's world, which is set to release on Steam and consoles on June 3rd, 2026. Players will control Fenrix, a cursed immortal battling demons and Asmodeus, with features including customizable builds and angelic blessings.
Helldivers 2 Dev Confirms Roguelite Systems, Called Planet Warfronts, as Part of Big Changes Coming to the Game
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has confirmed that the game will be receiving major updates, including the implementation of roguelite systems referred to as Planet Warfronts. These changes are part of a larger overhaul planned for the game.
Mow Down Countless Enemies with Your Familiar!
SummerTimeStudio Co., Ltd. announced that Dark Reaper Shoots! 2, a 3D Grim Reaper Roguelite Survivor Action game, will be released on June 3, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game allows players to customize their Grim Reaper and their familiar, GawGaw, to annihilate hordes of enemies with a unique playstyle. This installment is a follow-up to the mobile series which has surpassed 5.3 million downloads worldwide.
Helldivers 2 to Start Galactic Campaigns This Month, Studio is Working on Roguelite Planet Warfronts
Helldivers 2 game director Mikael Eriksson detailed upcoming progression updates, including Galactic War Campaigns launching in June to provide clearer narrative progression and rewards. The studio is also experimenting with Planet Warfronts, a new mission type incorporating roguelite elements. Further enhancements will include personal progression reward tracks, Super Destroyer customization, new ships, and various gameplay improvements.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - June 2026 round-up
This June 2026 roundup highlights new mobile game releases, including Nintendo's original title Pictonico!, the cozy farming sim Slime Rancher, and the chess-based roguelite Gambonanza. Other notable releases include the physics puzzler Perchang World, the word puzzle What's the Password?, the bullet hell shooter Phoenix 2, and the racing game Mystic Motors: Car Racing Game.
Blood West: Scavengers Released
Blood West: Scavengers, a new DLC for Blood West, has been released. This expansion introduces an endless roguelite mode to the stealth FPS, which combines eldritch horror elements with a wild west setting.