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How Steam changes and a China strategy helped TinyBuild's The King is Watching hit 500k sales
TinyBuild's roguelite kingdom builder, The King is Watching, has sold over 500,000 copies, with significant success attributed to a strategic pivot to the roguelite genre and a focused China strategy. Publisher CEO Alex Nichiporchik highlighted Steam's evolving recommendation system and the importance of localization in reaching a broad audience, particularly in China where over 30% of sales originated.
Possess Your Enemies In Never Grave: The Witch And The Curse On Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, a Metroidvania roguelite adventure featuring a unique possession mechanic, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. Developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair Publishing, the game allows players to possess enemies to use their abilities. It also includes village rebuilding elements and supports up to 4-player co-op.
Monster Hunter Now Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm Launching March 19
Monster Hunter Now is launching its ninth season, "Skybound Scalestorm," on March 19, introducing the insect glaive weapon and new monsters like Seregios and Almudron. The update also brings a "Friend Link" feature for easier group hunts. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for MotoGP 26, Grand Theft Auto Online, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, Cinderia, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Transport Fever 3.
Pfister X-Treme With Premier Half Camo Livery Now Available in GTA Online
Rockstar Games is offering the Pfister X-Treme with a new Premier Half Camo Livery in Grand Theft Auto Online this week. Players can also earn double daily income and towing service payouts at Salvage Yards, with two claimable robbery target vehicles available. Additional bonuses include double GTA$ and RP on the Community Race Series and Hunting Pack (Remix), and discounts on properties and vehicles.
Fast-Paced Roguelite Cinderia Launching in Early Access March 30
The fast-paced roguelite Cinderia will launch in Steam Early Access on March 30, featuring extensive skill and equipment customization. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and news for Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, Transport Fever 3, Hotel Barcelona, Necrophosis, Fear of Sleep, and a Planet Coaster giveaway.
Armatus Preview – Can This Third-Person Roguelite Stand Out in 2026?
Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in post-apocalyptic Paris, featuring a Warrior named Zamina battling demons. While the demo showcases core mechanics like shooting and melee combat, it raises questions about weapon variety and the effectiveness of melee against flying enemies. The preview notes that the demo does not fully reveal the roguelite progression elements, and suggests improvements are needed for the UI and enemy AI before its 2026 launch.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse won't be a roguelite despite Dead Cells developer's involvement, packs "elaborately crafted" maps instead
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed in part by studios known for roguelites, will not be a roguelite. Instead, it will feature elaborately crafted maps for a 2D action-exploration experience. The game is set for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is 'Not a Roguelike or a Roguelite Game,' Konami Insists - IGN
Konami has clarified that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, is a 2D action-exploration game and not a roguelike or roguelite. The game, set in 1499 Paris, will feature traditional Castlevania gameplay and is scheduled for release later this year on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Konami says Castlevania Belmont’s Curse isn’t going to be a roguelite game
Konami has clarified that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be a 2D action-exploration game, not a roguelike or roguelite. The game will feature large maps for players to explore and combat various enemies, similar to previous titles in the series.
Review - CAVEBLAZERS - Spelunky with better combat?
Caveblazers is an action-focused platformer-roguelite that attempts to differentiate itself with combat mechanics, but ultimately fails due to poor execution and unbalanced RNG. While the music is praised, the graphics are considered worse than early Atari games, and the gameplay is described as frustrating and unfair. The game was released on May 24, 2017, for PC.
Review - DEAD CELLS - A Dark Souls "Roguevania" equivalent?
Dead Cells is a highly satisfying 2D action-platformer that masterfully blends roguelite and Metroidvania elements, earning an overall rating of 95%. The game features magnificent art direction, balanced difficulty, and engaging combat, though its music is considered uninspired and the story is nonexistent. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
Hotel Barcelona “Under New Management” Now Available Across All Platforms
Hotel Barcelona has received a major overhaul with the "Under New Management" update, featuring improved combat, redesigned mechanics, and rebalanced enemies. This update, a collaboration between Hidetaka "SWERY" Suehiro and Goichi "SUDA51" Suda, is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The update also includes five free crossover skins and a 35% discount for a limited time.
Everhood Hunters Launches In 2027 | Console Creatures
Foreign Gnomes announced Everhood Hunters, a new roguelite rhythm game set to launch in 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature four playable characters, 70 new musical compositions, and cooperative multiplayer. Co-founder Chris Nordgren expressed excitement about the game's development and its connection to the Everhood series' surreal storytelling.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Released
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, a roguelite metroidvania developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair, is now available on PC and consoles. The PC version is available on Steam with a 10% launch discount.
Review – Never Grave The Witch and The Curse (PC)
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is a new Metroidvania x roguelite platformer developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair Inc. Players control a cursed hat that possesses beings to utilize their abilities and magic to fight enemies and rebuild a village. Despite its roguelite nature requiring repetition, the game is praised for its stunning aesthetics, engaging combat, strategic possession mechanics, and charming presentation.
Konami confirms that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse isn’t a roguelike or roguelite
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will not be a roguelike or roguelite. This clarification comes after speculation due to Evil Empire, a studio known for the roguelike game Dead Cells, leading development on the new Castlevania title.
Influential Game Designer Rob Pardo Hosting GDC Festival of Gaming March 12
Influential game designer Rob Pardo will deliver a keynote titled “An Odyssey in Building Games That Last” at the GDC Festival of Gaming on March 12. Pardo, known for his work on StarCraft, World of Warcraft, and Diablo, will reflect on his career and discuss his current project, Arkheron, with Bonfire Studios. The GDC Festival of Gaming runs from March 9-13 in San Francisco.
Musical Combat Roguelite Everhood Hunters Revealed
Foreign Gnomes has revealed Everhood Hunters, a new musical combat roguelite featuring co-op gameplay and four distinct characters. The game will include over 70 new musical compositions and is set to release in 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch. Co-founder Chris Nordgren stated that the game represents the culmination of their creative ideas and the continuation of Everhood's surreal storytelling.
Rune Dice Preview – Smart Dice Merging Meets Snappy Roguelite Runs
Rune Dice is a roguelite game where players roll dice with runes to perform skills and attacks, with merging dice being a key mechanic. The preview showcases three classes and one area, highlighting the game's snappy runs and a focus on player progression even after failure. Developed by Smart Raven Studio, Rune Dice is set to release on Steam in Q2 2026.
Saros Offers Up Another Crumb of Delicious PS5 Gameplay Footage
Housemarque has released another gameplay snippet for their upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros. The footage showcases Arjun clearing out a mob of enemies and highlights the ability to rebound shots off surfaces. Saros is a roguelite third-person shooter building on Returnal's foundation with an emphasis on permanent progression and a more overt story, set for release on April 30th.
