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Rift Miner Launches Today: This Mining Roguelite Is About to Be Your New Obsession
Rift Miner, a fast-paced first-person mining roguelite, has launched on Steam. Developed by an indie team, the game features destructible voxel environments, a permanent progression system, and Echo Cards for build synergies. The game emphasizes speed, risk, and reward, with players racing against the clock to mine resources and enhance future runs. The soundtrack is provided by Lost Beats.
Infamous Keepers is a reverse dungeon crawler where you have to survive after mass layoffs and oh no is this a games industry metaphor
Infamous Keepers is a tower defense roguelite and a spin-off of Legend of Keepers, featuring a narrative that mirrors the games industry's recent mass layoffs. Players manage a dungeon, placing traps and utilizing employees to fend off heroes. The game is slated for an early 2027 release and is available to wishlist on Steam.
INFAMOUS KEEPERS REVEALED: DEFEND YOUR DUNGEON OR LOSE YOUR JOB TRYING!
Goblinz Studio has revealed Infamous Keepers, a new tower defense and tactical roguelite set in the Legend of Keepers universe. Players will act as Dungeon Keepers defending their domain against heroes, managing employees, and upgrading defenses. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam in Q1 2027.
Wardrum launches May 7
The roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum is set to launch on May 7 for PC via Steam. The game is published by Team17.
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME launches in Early Access on May 7
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME, a grindhouse roguelite prequel to the action shooter Huntdown, is set to launch in Early Access on May 7. The game will feature roguelite elements and is described as a prequel to the original Huntdown.
Two MMO Worlds: One Lives Without Players, the Other Falls Apart Without You
The MMO Simulation Bundle, featuring Erenshor and Don't Lose Aggro, is now available on Steam at a 10% discount. Erenshor, a "massively single-player" RPG released in April 2025, offers an offline MMO experience with simulated players, while Don't Lose Aggro, released today, is a fast-paced roguelite focused on party management and tanking.
Dash Dash Dead Revealed with New Trailer - A Running Man–inspired Turn-based Roguelite Where Hesitation is Death
Dash Dash Dead, a turn-based roguelite inspired by The Running Man, has been revealed by solo developer Virtual Void Studio and publisher Drillhounds. The game features fast-paced tactical combat with time pressure, where players combine items to create builds and face procedurally generated arenas, enemies, and bosses. It is set to launch on Steam this year.
New Roguelite ‘Stranger Maidens Please Protect Me!’ Brings Companionship to Steam
The new roguelite game 'Stranger Maidens Please Protect Me!' has launched on Steam, developed by Volcanic Good Boy and published by LewdLoco. The game features a protagonist named Joey who embarks on a journey with six unique companions, blending challenging roguelite gameplay with themes of companionship and processing grief. While praised for its hand-drawn art style and focus on relationships, potential concerns include the genre's inherent repetitiveness and the learning curve of managing multiple companions.
The Best Android Tower Defense Games – Updated!
This article lists and describes the best tower defense games available on Android devices. It highlights titles that blend genres like roguelite and real-time strategy, as well as more traditional offerings. Games mentioned include Bloons TD 6, Kingdom Rush Frontiers, Plants vs Zombies 2, and the minimalistic Isle Of Arrows.
A Raccoon, a Sword, and a Very Full Backpack - Introducing Packmates, a New Co-op Roguelite
Indie developer Digital Confectioners has released the full 1.0 version of their cooperative roguelite game, Packmates, on PC via Steam. The game focuses on inventory management and teamwork as players control woodland animals on dangerous expeditions. This release marks the culmination of development based on player feedback, expanding progression and cooperative features.
Sol Cesto Unlock Lizard Guide - Unlock Character Walkthrough
This guide details how to unlock the Lizard character in the roguelite dungeon crawler Sol Cesto. Unlike other characters obtained through progression or purchase, the Lizard requires players to buy an egg, keep it in their inventory, and then have it hatch in Biome 3.
Huntdown: Overtime Gameplay Revealed, Release Date Coming Tomorrow
Easy Trigger Games has revealed new gameplay for Huntdown: Overtime, a roguelite prequel to Huntdown, showcasing its cybernetic upgrade system and combat. The Early Access release date will be announced tomorrow at the Galaxies showcase. The game aims to capture the original's 80s cyberpunk vibe while introducing new roguelite mechanics and exploring the origin story of bounty hunter John Sawyer.
Atomic Owl Launches May 20 on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Atomic Owl, a synthwave pixel art hack-and-slash platformer with roguelite progression, is launching on May 20 for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for $12.99. The console version includes a new 'No Roguelite Mode', enhanced audio, and user experience improvements.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Launches April 20 for Smartphones
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG for smartphones, will launch on April 20, 2026. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play, with rewards including Premium Transmuter Vouchers. The game features familiar Dragon Quest monsters, Coup de Grâce attacks, and random Blessings that alter gameplay.
Don't Lose Aggro Early Access
Don't Lose Aggro, a single-player roguelite action game inspired by MMORPG raids, has launched in Early Access on Steam. Developer Oren Koren discussed the game's launch and its inspirations.
Saros Could Be the Game Everyone Talks About in 2026
Saros, developed by Housemarque, is presented as a spiritual successor to Returnal, aiming to refine the roguelike formula with more approachable meta-progression systems and customizable difficulty. While retaining the core elements of frantic, bullet-hell combat and atmospheric exploration, Saros introduces permanent upgrades, biome shortcuts, and modifier systems to cater to a wider audience. The game also features subtle combat refinements like the Soltari Shield and a more direct narrative approach compared to Returnal's ambiguity.
DRAGON QUEST SMASH/GROW, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE DRAGON QUEST SERIES, OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES APRIL 20
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG for smartphones, will officially launch on April 20, 2026. An opening trailer by Kamikaze Douga has been released, showcasing familiar Dragon Quest monsters and the protagonist's mechanical sidekick Roly, voiced by Toshio Furukawa. Pre-registration is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Atomic Owl soars onto Playstation, Switch & Xbox May 20th!
Atomic Owl, a synthwave pixel art hack 'n slash platformer roguelite, is set to release on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on May 20th for $12.99. Developed by Monster Theater Games, the title features eight roguelite zones, a "NO ROGUELITE" mode, and enhanced audio and UX improvements for its console debut.
If you need more Shakespeare with your Slay the Spire, check out demon lawyer deckbuilder The Killing Stone
The Killing Stone is a new deckbuilder roguelite that blends card battles with contract law haggling, featuring a distinct Elizabethan dialogue option. The game draws comparisons to Slay the Spire and Monster Train, with voice acting from Liam O'Brien and Emma Gregory.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow arrives on April 20 — MP3s & NPCs
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG, is set to launch on April 20 for smartphones. The game features fast-paced combat, character growth through random Blessings, and classic vocations. Players can also engage in co-op quests with up to three other players.
