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Blast Beam Bang Demo Now Available on Steam
The demo for Blast Beam Bang, a top-down roguelite arena shooter developed by SWAGamesDev, is now available on Steam. The game features upgradeable active abilities, robotic enemies, and chaotic combat, drawing inspiration from survivor-like games while emphasizing direct player control. The demo allows players to experience the core gameplay loop of fighting enemy waves and testing different ability combinations.
DEMO OUT NOW: SET YOUR INNER DEMONS ABLAZE IN ‘IGNITEMENT’; LIVING FLAMES EXTINGUISH ENEMY HORDES
The demo for the isometric 2D horde survivor roguelite Ignitement is now available on Steam. Developed by solo indie developer Sørb (Sebastian Lieb), the game features a custom 2D fluid animation system for its fire effects and allows players to battle inner demons with fire magic, gather upgrades, and progress through distinct realms. The demo includes the first realm, 'The Soul,' with six enemy types and a boss battle.
SPORTAL Launches June 11 on PC and Consoles
The roguelite arena FPS SPORTAL, developed by Sleepwalking Potatoes and published by Retrovibe, is set to launch on June 11 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game features randomized runs with weaponized sports equipment and waves of 1950s B-movie monsters.
Stylish 2.5D action brawler Skroyder Rumble brings a weird Brazilian-inspired cartoon world
Skroyder Rumble is a 2.5D action brawler featuring roguelite progression, customizable combat, and Brazilian-inspired cartoon world-building. Bellona Studio CEO Braian Correa highlighted the studio's commitment to developing the game using Linux as its primary pipeline, aiming to demonstrate its viability for game development and native Linux builds.
Wall World 2 now available for PS5, Switch
The roguelite action and tower defense game sequel, Wall World 2, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The article mentions the game's availability on these platforms.
EMPULSE – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
EMPULSE is a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter inspired by Titanfall, featuring agile combat and powerful mechs in the vertical city of Freehold. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience the game's wallrunning, grappling, and terrain-altering mechanics.
Decline’s Drops dev announces Dash’n’Drops for Nintendo Switch
Moulin aux Bulles, the developer of Decline's Drops, has announced its next game, Dash'n'Drops, for the Nintendo Switch. This new title blends platform-fighter mechanics with roguelite progression, featuring precise combat, deep moveset customization, and a hand-drawn world. The release window for Dash'n'Drops has not yet been determined.
Dash’n’Drops launches in Early Access for PC on August 13
The platform fighting-inspired roguelite game Dash’n’Drops is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 13. The game will be available on Steam as an Early Access title.
The Gate Must Stand gets June 2026 release on PC — MP3s & NPCs
The action-strategy game The Gate Must Stand is set to release on PC via Steam on June 18, 2024. The game combines tower defense and roguelite elements, tasking players with defending a fortress against monster waves by building defenses, deploying troops, and managing resources. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic is a top-down shooter where players control the robot ZeroBot to combat rogue AI. The beta demo features a story mode with three difficulty levels, including a roguelite hard mode, and a survival mode. Players can collect and upgrade over 40 randomized weapons, with a focus on finding ultimate gear combinations.
Trials Survivors Launches in Early Access on June 8, 2026
Trials Survivors, a roguelite hack & slash game developed by Angry Wisp, will launch in Early Access on Steam for PC on June 8, 2026, priced at $9.99 USD. The game features extensive build customization with 95 spell evolutions and 5 classes, promising intense bullet-heaven action. A free demo is currently available on Steam, where the game has garnered over 12,000 wishlists.
Blood Vaults - Free Online Browser Game
Blood Vaults is a free-to-play online browser game that combines RPG elements with fast-paced retro dungeon crawler shooter gameplay. It features pixel-art visuals, randomized loot, character progression, and a dark, gothic horror-inspired atmosphere. The game is playable instantly without downloads.
Solo-Developed 3D Space Roguelite Sovereign's End Launches June 23, 2026; Demo Available Now on Steam
NQR Games Inc. announced that the solo-developed 3D space action roguelite Sovereign's End will launch on Steam for PC on June 23, 2026. A demo is available now, featuring core gameplay mechanics like movement-focused combat, the Breakpoint system for ability transformation, and unlockable ship Cores. The game also includes native Twitch chat integration for audience participation.
Feed colossal-mechatronic creatures of the deep in this horror fishing roguelite, “SNAP JAW." Now available to wishlist on Steam!
The horror fishing roguelite game SNAP JAW, developed by F16 Gamez, is now available to wishlist on Steam. The game combines roguelite mechanics with a horror atmosphere, tasking players with feeding colossal mechatronic creatures in a sunken post-apocalyptic world.
Warfactory Reveals New Gameplay Teaser at Nordic Game, Demo Coming August 2026
Terykon Games and Palaye announced Warfactory, an automation RTS, will receive its first public demo in August 2026, with a planned PC release in Q4 2026. The game features factory-driven warfare, real-time battles with thousands of units, and modular mech assembly, set in a galaxy threatened by alien insectoids.
HEROES OF ANIREA UNVEILS ITS STUNNING NEW TRAILER. THE TACTICAL JRPG ROGUELITE THAT'S PIXEL-PERFECT AND PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED
Independent Spanish studio Crossbros has announced Heroes of Anirea, a handcrafted 2.5D pixel art tactical JRPG with roguelite elements, is coming to Kickstarter. A new trailer showcases the game's unique ATB system, over 20 heroes, and procedurally generated campaigns. Heroes of Anirea is slated for release on Steam and Steam Deck in 2027, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Ball x Pit is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Nintendo is offering Ball x Pit as the next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online members in Europe. The trial is available now until June 1, and players can also purchase the game at a 30 percent discount until June 8, 2026. Ball x Pit is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where players collect balls to delve deeper into a pit filled with monsters, recruit heroes, and rebuild a city.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Early Access Review – No, No, Dig Up
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, a spin-off from Ghost Ship Games, attempts to blend the original's co-op mining shooter gameplay with roguelite elements. While it features familiar weapons and enemies, the developer insists on a different vibe, focusing on a squad of operatives sent to reclaim a darkened planet. The review highlights issues with the roguelite structure's implementation in co-op, particularly regarding upgrade distribution and the timed nature of runs, suggesting the game needs further refinement during its early access period.
Face off against rivals in 9 Kings' new multiplayer mode
Hooded Horse and Sad Socket have released a new multiplayer mode for their kingdom-building auto-battler game, 9 Kings. This update introduces a competitive asynchronous mode where up to nine players can battle for supremacy, alongside a new ranking system and cosmetic rewards. The game also surpassed one million sales since its early access launch.
Spooker Demo reveals a Haunting New Take on Roguelite Horror and Billiards
Indie developer Space Dragon Games has released a playable demo for their upcoming game, Spooker, which blends roguelite horror with billiards gameplay. The demo allows players to experience the core mechanics of clearing tables, mastering trick shots, and building combos within a haunted speakeasy setting. Spooker is currently in development for PC and consoles, with the team aiming to explore themes of alcoholism and escaping destructive cycles.