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How multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2
This guide explains how multiplayer and co-op modes function in Slay the Spire 2. It details how to host and join games, emphasizing that players must be Steam friends. The article also covers changes to game mechanics, save files, battle systems, map progression, and Ascension levels in multiplayer.
Demos and Freebies
Into The Depths is a roguelite city builder available on Steam, where players colonize the mysterious underworld. The game involves building a settlement, exploring caves, and colonizing the deepest caverns while overcoming various dangers.
It Has My Face, my favourite sci-fi assassination sim about being stalked by a clone of yourself, has a 1.0 release date
The roguelite assassination game It Has My Face will launch its 1.0 version on April 3rd, 2026, exiting early access. The update will include new multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch and Free For All for up to 8 players, expanded story mode with two new chapters, additional clone abilities, and a new final boss. A Steam demo is currently available.
Colonize the underground world in Into the Depths updated demo
Independent developer SmelJey Games has released an updated demo for their roguelite city builder, Into the Depths, available on PC via Steam. The demo introduces new mechanics, a revamped art style, and approximately 60-120 minutes of gameplay, featuring a new perk system and three distinct biomes. The full game is slated for a Q2 2026 release.
Devil Jam: A Rough Opening Hiding a Rock‑Solid Core - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
Devil Jam is an auto-shooter looter game for PlayStation 5 that features a unique hard-rock theme. While the game suffers from an excessive grind in its opening hours, it transforms into an exciting experience with a massive arsenal and permanent upgrades once players overcome the initial hurdle. The reviewer spent 28 hours with the game and found its replay value to be high due to numerous characters, quests, and unlockables.
Xbox Game Pass Gets A Massive Boost – Including A 5/5 Must-Play RPG Giant
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles this week, highlighted by the critically acclaimed RPG Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The subscription service also welcomes the roguelite brawler Absolum and the city-building strategy game Nova Roma (Game Preview). These additions span across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud platforms, offering a diverse range of genres for subscribers.
Gorgeous avian action side-scroller Atomic Owl swoops onto consoles this Spring
The action platformer Atomic Owl will be released on May 20th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Monster Theater and published by eastasiasoft, the game features hand-crafted pixel art, hack-and-slash combat, and roguelite elements, with a new non-roguelite mode included for console versions.
Atomic Owl release date set for May on Nintendo Switch, new trailer
The neo-roguelite platformer Atomic Owl will be released on May 20, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Monster Theater and published by Eastasiasoft, the game was previously funded via Kickstarter.
Give fascists the finger and a few bullets in Too Many F*cking Nazis
Too Many F*cking Nazis is a fast-paced boomer shooter with roguelite elements developed by Halftone Gaming. The game features a unique aesthetic, a punk attitude, and emphasizes character build crafting through perks and weapons. It will launch with native Windows support and Steam Deck verification via Proton.
TOO MANY F*CKING NAZIS - ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER
Halftone revealed the first official trailer for Too Many F*cking Nazis, a fast-paced, aggressive first-person shooter with roguelite elements and a punk-inspired aesthetic. The game features high-speed movement, inventive weapons, and game-changing builds, challenging players to adapt and experiment. This announcement marks the first official public update since a viral tech test clip in mid-2025.
While We Wait for a New 3D Sonic Game, PS5 Is About to Get the Next Best Thing
The roguelite game Haste, known for its high-speed gameplay, is expected to be released on PlayStation 5. While not officially announced, its Trophy list has appeared, suggesting an upcoming launch. The game features procedurally generated environments, incremental buffs, and boss fights, and has received positive reviews on Steam.
KRAFTON UNVEILS PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
KRAFTON has unveiled the 2026 development roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on gameplay evolution and live service advancements. Key features include destructible terrain on Erangel, new tactical systems, a seasonal weapon meta rotation, and enhancements to ranked mode. The roadmap also introduces new experiences like a co-op roguelite mode called Xeno Point and a co-op heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze for PAYDAY, alongside a full-scale expansion of User Generated Content tools and a dedicated UGC hub.
The fantasy RPG rougelite, Valor of Man, is now available via Steam
The fantasy RPG roguelite, Valor of Man, developed by Legacy Forge and published by Numskull Games, is now available on PC via Steam. The game combines role-playing game elements with roguelite mechanics.
These 18+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (23rd-29th March)
This week's new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 include titles such as Screamer, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and Life Is Strange: Reunion. The list features a variety of genres including arcade racers, action RPGs, survival shooters, and narrative adventures.
These 18+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (23rd-29th March)
A list of over 18 new games releasing on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 23rd and 29th has been announced. Notable titles include Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Life Is Strange: Reunion, and Devil Jam, with releases spanning various genres.
Talaka Preview: PS5 Action Game Celebrates Afro-Brazilian Mythology (GDC 2026)
Potato Kid's upcoming action platformer Talaka, showcased at GDC 2026, features fast-paced combat and a world inspired by Afro-Brazilian mythology and folklore. The game, playable on PC and potentially PlayStation 5, utilizes a roguelite structure with randomized levels and a distinct watercolor art style.
Auto Dungeon First Major Update Released On Steam
Independent studio Blüd Brüther has released the first major update for their roguelite autobattler Auto Dungeon on Steam. The 'Unlockables and Weapons' update introduces a new Compendium with unlockable cards that introduce new game mechanics, over 25 new weapon types, and a variety of challenges.
New Slay The Spire 2 patch will "make infinites harder to achieve" by letting the Doormaker eat your cards, amongst other surprises
Slay the Spire 2 has received its first major update, focusing on game balancing and making 'infinites' harder to achieve. The patch introduces changes to enemy behaviors, card nerfs, and adjustments to in-game shops and stat stacking. New visual features and a 'Phobia Mode' are also included, with the update currently available as an opt-in beta.
Rogolf releasing soon on Nintendo Switch
Seabird Interactive announced that its minigolf-roguelite game, Rogolf, will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 2, 2026. The game will support various control options, including Joy-Con, touchscreen, and Pro Controller.
Aethermancer, the monster-taming roguelite with 93% Very Positive Reviews (over 2000 reviews), just launched its first massive EA update today!
Aethermancer, a monster-taming roguelite with over 2000 Very Positive reviews, has launched its first major Early Access update, 'Full of Fusion'. This update introduces a new Aether Alchemist class with monster infusion capabilities, two new challenging Champion monsters (Eidos & Eidolon, and Dullahan), unlimited monster progression, and Epic Artifacts.