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Saros Review – Haunt Me in All of Your Ways
Saros is a new roguelite third-person shooter that expands upon the mechanics of Returnal with intriguing new settings and characters. The game features challenging bullet-hell gameplay, a narrative exploring madness, and strong voice performances from Rahul Kohli, Jane Perry, and Ben Prendergast. While the ending leaves something to be desired, the overall experience is robust and rewarding, particularly on PlayStation 5.
Saros review – Returnal of the king
Saros, the follow-up to Returnal, is a masterful third-person shooter that offers transcendent action and rewarding exploration on the PlayStation 5. While its story and some elements are less compelling than its predecessor, the game's peerless combat, innovative use of the DualSense controller, and improved accessibility make it a standout title. Developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Saros is a strong contender for one of the best PlayStation 5 exclusives.
Saros Review – Every now and then I stare at the eclipse
Saros is a third-person bullet hell roguelite that shares similarities with Returnal but offers a unique sci-fi narrative. Players control Enforcer Arjun Devraj, who is stranded on the planet Carcosa and trapped in a cycle of eclipses. The game features a compelling story told through various in-game elements, challenging combat with unique mechanics like the Soltari Shield, and visually stunning environments powered by Unreal Engine 5, particularly on the PlayStation 5.
Review: Saros (PS5) - Housemarque at the Peak of Its Powers with Its Best Game Yet
Saros is a brilliant third-person shooter that builds upon Housemarque's previous work, particularly Returnal, offering a streamlined yet intense roguelite experience. The game features smooth, responsive combat, a compelling progression loop, and an intriguing sci-fi narrative set on the alien world of Carcosa. It runs at a stable 60fps on PlayStation 5, with excellent DualSense controller integration.
Hull Rupture – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hull Rupture is a new base-management tower-defense roguelite set in the Despots universe, where players manage a spaceship and its resources while defending against alien assaults. The game features macabre humor, excellent pixel art, and addictive gameplay, with a beta sign-up now available.
Saros Review - Return Stronger
Saros is a roguelite developed by Housemarque that significantly improves upon its predecessor, Returnal. The game features a compelling sci-fi narrative set on the planet Carcosa, where players control Arjun Devraj, an Enforcer investigating lost colony ships. Its combat system is described as a "bullet ballet" with deep mechanics and a satisfying progression system.
Lostbound Revealed as Zelda-Like Roguelite With Collapsing Paths and Relentless Pursuit
Indie developer Tenkarider and publisher Tambù Digital have announced Lostbound, an action-adventure roguelite inspired by classic Zelda titles, set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features a collapsing world where player movement permanently alters the terrain, and a relentless force known as The Hand pursues the player, creating a constant sense of pressure and risk management.
Humans Are Just Another Resource in Hull Rupture, tinyBuild’s New Base Management/Tower Defense Roguelite
Konfa Games and tinyBuild have announced Hull Rupture, a new base management and tower defense roguelite where players use humans as a resource to defend their spaceship from alien assaults. The game is currently in its first Steam playtest. Nikolay Kuznetsov, Game Director at Konfa Games, stated that Hull Rupture represents a significant step up in ambition and depth for the studio.
A Roguelite Mining-Deckbuilder built on tactical chain reactions: Beards Go Underground announced
PandaBee Studios has announced Beards Go Underground, a new roguelite mining-deckbuilder for PC launching in Steam Early Access. Players control greedy dwarves who dig through mountains using a card-based arsenal of pickaxes, explosives, and more, focusing on strategic chain reactions to destroy terrain and unearth treasures. The game emphasizes drafting and upgrading a volatile deck to trigger massive payoffs.
500 FINGER FILLET is a knife game take on Buckshot Roulette where you must stab your hand 500 times
500 FINGER FILLET is a new horror roguelite clicker game inspired by Buckshot Roulette, where players must stab between their fingers 500 times within a time limit to escape a deadly trap. The game will feature various knife types with different risk levels and items to improve player chances. It is planned for release later this year on PC and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale
Titanium Court is a unique roguelite that blends match-three mechanics with tower defense and adventure game elements. Developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, the game features smart, funny writing and unexpected narrative turns. It recently won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival Awards and is available on PC and Mac, with a demo also available.
Dragon Is Dead Delivers Dark Fantasy Roguelite Action To Console
The cult-favorite roguelite game Dragon Is Dead has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. Previously available on PC, the game features brutal combat, a shifting world, and multiple classes for players to master. The dark fantasy title challenges players to push back against a spreading Corruption after the fall of a black dragon.
Time-Hopping Turn-Based Reptilian Rising Now Available
The turn-based roguelite Reptilian Rising, developed by Gregarious Games, Robot Circus, and published by Numskull Games, is now available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game features a retro 1980s tabletop aesthetic and time-traveling heroes battling a reptilian invasion. Greg Hall of Gregarious Games expressed his passion for bringing this childhood dream to life.
Housemarque Brings SAROS Insights to Nordic Game 2026
Housemarque developers will present insights into the creation of their upcoming game SAROS at Nordic Game 2026. The session, titled “Lessons from Carcosa: Art & Design Direction for SAROS,” will feature Brand Director Mikael Haveri, Associate Design Director Mitja Roskaric, and Art Director Simone Silvestri. SAROS is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 30.
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle Ignites On Xbox And PC With Fast-Paced Roguelite Action
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £14.24, offering fast-paced roguelite action with immediate gameplay and high replayability. Developed by Ethereal Fish Studio and published by E-Home Entertainment, the game features tight controls, fluid combat, and a variety of elements and skills to experiment with, ensuring each run is unique. Permanent upgrades and higher difficulties provide continued progression for players.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is expanding with two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in development. These include Vampire Survivors spinoffs, original intellectual properties, and roguelites based on existing IPs like Warhammer Survivors. The company has also paused third-party publishing to focus on its internal projects.
King's Well Announced
Fire Brick Games has announced King's Well, a new roguelite deckbuilder inspired by Balatro. The game is set to release on PC in Q3 of this year.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is now live, featuring numerous discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until May 6, 2026. The sale includes a curated selection of recommended games, many at their lowest prices ever.
Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is offering significant discounts on over 45 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, with prices as low as they've ever been. The sale includes critically acclaimed games such as Alan Wake 2, Bloodborne, and Detroit: Become Human, among many others. Shoppers have until May 6, 2026, to take advantage of these limited-time offers.
Vampire Survivors deck-builder spin-off Vampire Crawlers is out now
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available. While it captures the chaotic fun of its predecessor with fast-paced card battles and power-up systems, the review suggests it lacks depth in its dungeon crawling and combo mechanics, making it feel repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, the game has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
