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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.
Die in the Dungeon Hits 1.0: Dice-Building Roguelite Leaves Early Access May 1
The dice-building roguelite Die in the Dungeon will leave Early Access and launch its 1.0 version on May 1. Developed by ATICO and published by HypeTrain Digital, the game features a unique dice-building mechanic and has received a 92% Very Positive rating on Steam. The full release will include a new hero, character progression, a new boss, and controller support.
Warhammer Survivors Reveals the Mighty Ork Menace and Xbox Series X|S Launch in 2026
Warhammer Survivors, a fast-paced roguelite game featuring iconic Warhammer champions, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in 2026. The game will include various Ork enemies, such as Killa Kans, Lootas, and Big Meks. Players will choose from a roster of champions to battle endless waves of enemies from the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes.
Infamous Keepers Announced
Goblinz Studio has announced Infamous Keepers, a new roguelite tower defense game set in the same universe as Legend of Keepers. The game is slated for release next year on PC via Steam.
Properly funny chaotic dungeon crawler Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 has launched
Studio Seufz has officially launched Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0, exiting Early Access with a significant content update. This chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler features randomly generated levels, hand-drawn 2D graphics, full voice acting, and new end-game content including a multi-stage quest and over 600 new voice lines. The game is confirmed to work well on Linux via Proton and on Steam Deck.
A RAGING RHYTHMSTORM WILL SOON UNLEASH AS WARDRUM LAUNCHES MAY 7TH
Wardrum, a tactical rhythm roguelite developed by Mopeful Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to launch on May 7th for PC. A new demo is available now, allowing players to experience the game's blend of turn-based tactics and rhythm-based combat.
Demos and Freebies
Wardrum is a new tactical turn-based roguelite available on Steam for PC. Players lead a tribal warband, timing attacks to a rhythm in a harsh fantasy world.