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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.
Battle 1950s B-movie monsters with sports equipment in the roguelite FPS SPORTAL
SPORTAL, a new roguelite FPS with a 1950s B-movie monster theme, has been released. Players wield sports equipment and acquire upgrades to battle waves of enemies in a loop similar to Brotato and Vampire Survivors. The game is tested and works well on Proton/Wine.
Anime girl roguelite game Tokyo Valkyries launches in July
Developer qureate announced that their anime girl roguelite deckbuilder, Tokyo Valkyries, will launch globally on July 8/9 for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. The game features turn-based card combat where players craft decks to battle enemies and progress through a map, defending Tokyo from an encroaching Underworld.
Dave the Diver swims onto iOS and Android this August
The underwater roguelite and restaurant management game Dave the Diver is set to release on iOS and Android devices in August. This marks the game's expansion to mobile platforms.
Lost Castle 2 Released
Hunter Studio's roguelite 2D brawler, Lost Castle 2, has officially launched on PC following its Early Access period. The game is now available in its 1.0 version on Steam.
Usher Blistering Treaties in The King is Watching’s ‘Shifting Sands’ Update, Available Now
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its 'Shifting Sands' update, adding new desert maps, enemies like the Monkey King and Matriarch of Dragons, and a new Fennec race. The update introduces a Free Reign mode with over 40 Danger Modifiers for customizable challenges and rewards, alongside a reworked Endless Mode and an improved tutorial. The update is available now for free on PC via Steam.
