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This week's standout PC game is an astronaut epic from Life is Strange and Vampyr creators Don't Nod, made in partnership with the European Space Agency
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi astronaut epic Aphelion from Don't Nod, in partnership with the European Space Agency. Other notable launches include the roguelite Deified, the sandbox s&box, the shooter Far Far West, and the strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Several games are launching in early access, offering players a chance to experience them before full release.
Yokai Art 2 Launches on Steam With Roguelite Mode and 12% Discount | HappyGamer
Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails has launched on Steam, featuring a new roguelite mode with deck-building mechanics and hex-based maps. The sequel to Night Parade of One Hundred Demons expands its Japanese mythology-inspired strategy gameplay with a new story mode, crafting system, and various battle modes. Developer Lao Ya has released the game with a 12% launch discount after facing production delays.
River City Saga: Journey to the West launches June 4
The roguelite action game River City Saga: Journey to the West is set to launch on June 4 for PlayStation 5. Further platform details are expected.
Roguelite card game LUNAR PULSE announced for PC
Fahrenheit 213 and GIANTY have announced LUNAR PULSE, a single-player roguelite card game set to release on PC. The game combines elements of deck-building with roguelike progression.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle Brings Xbox Play Anywhere Roguelite Action
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, a new roguelite from Ethereal Fish Studio, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support, allowing for cross-platform progression. The game features fast-paced side-scrolling combat, elemental synergies, and meta-progression systems. It is available at a discounted launch price for a limited time.
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle – Hot Tips to Navigate the Fast-Paced Roguelite Action
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, a side-scrolling roguelite from Ethereal Fish Studio, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Windows with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game features fast-paced combat, randomized skill progression, and a focus on elemental combinations. Tips are provided for new players on mastering dodging, experimenting with builds, and utilizing branching paths and secrets.
PS5 Exclusive Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews, Is GOTY Contender
The PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter Saros, developed by Housemarque, is receiving stellar reviews and is considered a Game of the Year contender. The game, set to release on April 30, 2026, currently holds an 89 rating on OpenCritic. Critics praise its mechanics, improved roguelite formula, and engaging narrative set on the alien planet Carcosa.
Hull Rupture Announcement, Playtest
Konfa Games and tinyBuild have announced Hull Rupture, a new roguelite game that combines base management and tower defense elements. Set aboard a spaceship, the game features retro graphics and will include a playtest.
Struggling with weapon evolution in Vampire Crawlers? Here’s everything you need to know
This guide explains the weapon evolution mechanics in Vampire Crawlers, a turn-based roguelite deckbuilder. Players must combine specific weapon cards with passive cards and then find an evolution item to trigger the upgrade. The article also provides a full list of available weapon evolutions and their required cards.
Second Wind Games Showcase presented lots of games - here's 12 world premieres
The Second Wind Games Showcase featured 12 world premieres, including titles like Beards Go Underground, Cards & Cannons, and PUNK. The event also provided updates on games such as Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault and Echo Generation 2. Full showcase footage is available on YouTube and Steam.
Saros review: Edge of Tomorrow
Housemarque has refined its roguelite formula in the game Saros. The review indicates the game builds upon the studio's previous successes in the genre.
Destructible Car Combat Game Mad Metal Adds Online Multiplayer to Updated Demo
Mad Metal, a destructible car combat roguelite from Mad Mechs Inc., has received a significant update adding online multiplayer. The update, revealed at the Second Wind Games Showcase, includes quick-match, ranked play, and custom lobbies, alongside a full vehicle builder and Steam Deck support. The game features precision targeting of vehicle components and dynamically destructible arenas.
Stickerino brings fast-paced, high-score roguelite deckbuilding to PC this Summer
Independent developer contresort announced Stickerino, a roguelite deckbuilder launching on PC via Steam in Summer 2026. The game features score-chasing gameplay with stickers, cards, and Monstraks, offering high replayability with over 300 modifiers and multiple characters. A playable demo will be available during Steam Deckbuilder Fest.
Ball x Pit Shadow Update Brings Fresh Roguelite Action to PS5 This Weekend
The indie roguelite game Ball x Pit is releasing its largest content update, "The Shadow Update," on PlayStation 5 on April 27. This update introduces new balls, a new building, new characters, and new passive abilities to enhance the game's physics-based roguelite gameplay. The developers at ControlCAD are aiming to expand core systems and provide a significant content drop for players.
What We Played – Saros, Vampire Crawlers & Replaced
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Saros being highlighted as an excellent roguelite third-person shooter from Housemarque that refines the genre's formula. Other titles discussed include Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals, Hitman 3, Space Marine 2, Vampire Crawlers, Ground Zero, Breath of Fire III, and Replaced.
OUTRUN THE ABYSS IN LOSTBOUND – AN ACTION-ADVENTURE ROGUELITE WHERE EVERY STEP COULD BE YOUR LAST
Indie developer Tenkarider and publisher Tambù Digital have announced Lostbound, an action-adventure roguelite set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features a unique mechanic where player movement reshapes the world, and players are pursued by a dark entity known as The Hand. Each run offers a different experience with randomly generated worlds and artifacts, emphasizing strategic decision-making and adaptation.
Mount Your Mecha Battle Suit and Craft Your Deck For Roguelite Combat in Husk Protocol - Playtest Available Now
Husk Protocol, a deck-driven mecha combat roguelite developed by ODD SUB and published by Fireshine Games, has launched an open playtest on Steam. The game features bruto-punk visuals, intense mech battles where healing is impossible, and strategic deckbuilding with salvaged components. Players must manage their mech and decide when to abandon it to survive.
Saros review - a tremendous action experience, although its ambitious narrative gets lost in the fireworks
Saros is a top-tier action game from Housemarque that offers thrilling, fast-paced combat and impressive spectacle, building upon the foundations of Returnal. While its moment-to-moment gameplay is exceptional, the game's ambitious narrative struggles to keep pace with the action, and some structural and balancing issues detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, Saros delivers phenomenal action that makes it a standout title in the current landscape of single-player action games.
Saros släpps om en vecka – här är lanseringstrailern
Housemarque's new bullet hell third-person shooter, Saros, is set to launch on April 30th exclusively for PlayStation 5. The game features a roguelite structure where players control Arjun Devraj exploring the constantly changing planet Carcosa, facing tough enemies and challenging bosses.