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“Drill Core” Excavates New Layers in The Machine World DLC on April 28, Console Versions Arrive Same Day
The roguelite mining strategy simulator Drill Core will receive its 'The Machine World DLC' on PC on April 28, 2026. The DLC will also launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S the same day. The Machine World DLC introduces a new Tech Biome with new enemies, bosses, and mechanical parts, alongside new specialists, permanent upgrades, and difficulty levels.
SHIFT AND SLIDE WITH THE LAUNCH OF DIALOOP -ROGUELITE PUZZLE- ON STEAM TODAY
Byking Inc. has released their roguelite puzzle game, DIALOOP -Roguelite Puzzle-, on Steam today, April 21, 2026, with a 40% launch discount. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch starting June 17, 2026. DIALOOP combines match-three mechanics with roguelite strategy and features a Battle Royale multiplayer mode for up to eight players.
Ball x Pit's massive Shadow Update adds two new characters and 11 time-warping balls
The roguelite game Ball x Pit is receiving a free update called "The Shadow Update" on April 27th, adding two new characters, The Tunneller and The Tiptoer, along with 11 new balls that manipulate time and enemy status effects. The update also introduces new passive abilities and a Guildhall building for re-rolling character upgrades.
Hell Smasher | Reveal Trailer | New roguelite action-clicker
Indie developer Random Games Generator has released the reveal trailer for Hell Smasher, a roguelite action-clicker game where players embody an Evil Sorcerer. The game, set to launch in December 2026 for PC with a price tag of approximately $5.99 USD, features a skill tree, minion recruitment, and a dark comic art style.
Dialoop slated for Nintendo Switch
Byking announced that the roguelite puzzle game Dialoop will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 17, 2026. The game features deckbuilding, puzzle-solving, and exploration with over 160 relics and multiple characters. The 1.0 update will include three new characters and three hidden mini-games.
Dialoop coming to Switch on June 17
Byking will release the roguelite match-three puzzle adventure game Dialoop on Nintendo Switch on June 17. The game combines puzzle mechanics with roguelite progression.
BALL x PIT Shadow Update Adds New Characters and Content on April 27
Devolver Digital and developer Kenny Sun announced that the action pinball roguelite BALL x PIT will receive The Shadow Update on April 27, 2026. The update adds new characters like The Tunneler and The Tiptoer, along with new passives, balls, and a building. The game is available on mobile, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass, and PC.
Ball x Pit's next update adds 11 more balls to the fray on April 27
Ball x Pit will receive a new update on April 27, adding two new characters, 11 balls with special powers, four passive upgrades, and a new building. The update also introduces mechanics like Venom, Erosion, and Warp balls, alongside passive abilities such as Full Metal Rapier and Arrow of Fate. This is the second of three planned free updates for the roguelite game.
This week in PC games: the "final" Molyneux game, Game Boy horror, ski resort management, and a glamcore heist sim
This week's PC game releases include early access titles Space Drilling Station and TownsFolk, the Game Boy-style horror game The Third Shift, and Vampire Crawlers, a roguelite based on Vampire Survivors. Masters of Albion, a god sim from former Lionhead and Bullfrog developers including Peter Molyneux, also launched in early access, alongside the factory game Factory 95 and the ski resort management sim Above the Snow.
TownsFolk - Now Available On Steam!
TownsFolk, a survival strategy game developed by Short Circuit Studio and published by Snapbreak Games, is now available on Steam. The game features roguelite campaigns, skirmish modes, and puzzle challenges with a pixel art aesthetic. It is priced at $11.99 with a limited-time launch discount.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Review – A Decent Mobile RPG for Series Fans
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a mobile roguelite action-RPG that offers a decent experience for fans of the series, despite a generic story and the presence of gacha mechanics. The game blends familiar Dragon Quest elements with roguelite progression, providing engaging gameplay for on-the-go sessions.
Bouncy girl jump rope game Scarlet Skips announced
Indie developer Yerk Games has announced Scarlet Skips, a new roguelite game for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a bouncy girl who jump ropes using a single button, with players leveling up to choose random power-ups and create unique builds. The developer highlighted the game's silly animations and dynamic movement system, built with Unreal Engine.
Review: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors (Switch) - An Expert Adaptation Of Excess
Vampire Crawlers, the latest game from Vampire Survivors studio Poncle, successfully adapts the survival sensation into a deckbuilder. While it introduces new mechanics like card combos and evolutions, it retains the familiar progression and unlock systems of its predecessor. Despite some minor bugs and UI challenges, the game offers a deep and engaging experience, particularly on the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.
Gear Up Einstein! – Auto Battler Roguelite (with coop!)
No Deadlines Studio announced Gear Up Einstein!, an auto battler roguelite with cooperative multiplayer, set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. Players recruit historical figures to form a team and battle through different eras, with support for up to three players locally or online.
Grab 7 action-packed games in the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle
The Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle is now available, featuring seven action-oriented games for £13.40. Titles include Earth Defense Force 5, Wildgate, Strike Force Heroes, Outriders, Way of the Hunter, Receiver 2, and Holy Shoot, all of which are noted as Steam Deck playable.
Vampire Crawlers release countdown: Exact date and time
Vampire Crawlers, developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, is set to release worldwide on April 21st. The game is a turn-based deck builder with roguelite elements, featuring card combos and dungeon exploration. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Morbid Metal Early Access Roadmap Includes New Sub-Biomes, Minigames and “Aura Farming” Systems
SCREEN JUICE has revealed the early access roadmap for their character action roguelite, Morbid Metal. Upcoming updates will introduce new sub-biomes, enemy systems, temporary and permanent upgrades, "aura farming" systems, minigames, new paths, and a new hero. The developer also plans to expand lore and add cinematics in later updates.
Community: 31 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Nintendo Life readers recommend 31 Nintendo Switch games that may have been missed, covering a variety of genres including indie titles, visual novels, card battlers, platformers, roguelites, shooters, tactical RPGs, and puzzle games. The list includes titles like A Dark Room, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Brotato, with some recommendations also applicable to the upcoming Switch 2.
Zombies Hate to Die – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Zombies Hate to Die, a roguelite hack-and-slash game featuring physics-based combat and backpack resource management, is currently in its open beta phase. Players must scavenge for resources like gas, food, and zombie crystals to craft absurd item combinations and survive the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Various in-game stations offer different opportunities for loot, trade, and survival.
