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Into the Slimy Mines Review | TheXboxHub
Into the Slimy Mines is a roguelike tower defence game with a card-based system, developed by Ant Workshop and published by Wales Interactive. While it features charming pixel art, satisfying gold collection, and a unique digging mechanic, the game is ultimately held back by its restrictive digging system, clunky controller navigation, and uninspired enemy designs. The review suggests that despite its strong ideas, the game's mechanics can lead to frustration rather than fun, making it a niche title for hardcore players seeking something different.
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Opens Pre-Registration on Mobile
Ironhide Game Studio has opened pre-registration for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD on mobile and announced a Steam demo for the upcoming tower defense game. The prequel title, launching September 24th, 2026, explores the early days of Linirea and the rise of Vez'nan. The demo features the opening chapter with multiple stages, towers, heroes, and spells.
IRONHIDE ANNOUNCES KINGDOM RUSH 6: GENESIS TD STEAM DEMO, MOBILE PRE-ORDERS, NEW TRAILER AND SEPTEMBER 24 LAUNCH DATE
Ironhide Game Studio has announced a Steam demo and September 24, 2026 launch date for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD. Players can now try the demo on Steam, pre-order the game on iOS and Google Play, and watch a new trailer. The demo features four stages, five towers, and two heroes from the full game.
Open The Gate: Just A Little Reveals August 2026 Release Window in New Trailer
Indie developer Abubu Dance and publisher The Bueno Interactive have announced that their medieval tower defense and real-time strategy hybrid, Open The Gate: Just A Little, will launch on Steam in August 2026. The game features multiple fantasy legions, army building, and tactical combat. A demo and playtest are currently available.
Monsters are Coming! gets Xbox release this summer
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Ludogram have announced that their game Monsters are Coming! will be released on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on August 6th. The game, which has been available on PC since November 2025, is a tower-survivor action-roguelite where players defend a moving city against monster hordes.
32 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a Multiplayer Sale in its European eShop until June 21st, featuring discounts on various titles. The sale includes highly-rated games such as Absolum, BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition, Crypt of the NecroDancer, and Enter the Gungeon, among others.
Monster Theater publishes Ironfront Express + Demo out now!
Publisher Monster Theater and developer Chemical Burn have announced that their roguelite, bullet hell, tower defense strategy game, Ironfront Express, is now available with a demo on PC via Steam. The game features a unique train-based lane defense system where players upgrade their locomotive's arsenal to fight waves of corrupted machines.
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is a tower defense with 100,000 enemies
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is a physics-based tower defense game from Mumpitz Games where players defend against waves of over 100,000 orcs. The game features an incremental style with a massive upgrade tree for turrets and active abilities. A free demo is available on Steam, but a full release date has not yet been announced.
Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
13 games from Frosty Games Fest with fresh release dates
The second Frosty Games Fest has announced release dates for 13 games developed in Australia and New Zealand. Titles like Acting Out, Atlanta TD, and Hyper Primate are set to launch throughout July to December 2026, with many featuring playable demos on Steam. The festival celebrates locally-developed titles, showcasing a variety of genres from action RPGs to simulators.
Echo Zero Revealed, Blending Roguelite Base Building and Co-op Defense on Steam
Wildboy Studios has unveiled Echo Zero, a new roguelite base defense game for PC via Steam. The game blends base building, tower defense, resource management, and co-op gameplay in a sci-fi setting where players control clones defending against a spreading organism. Echo Zero features procedurally generated runs, persistent progression, and supports both single-player and online co-op.
Defend Your Base With Anime codes (June 2026)
This guide provides a list of active codes for the Roblox game Defend Your Base With Anime, offering players in-game currency and units. It also offers tips on how to redeem codes and strategies for progressing through waves, including upgrading the base and strategically placing units.
Zomline Survival Is a New Zombie Strategy Game with Tower-Defense Combat
Zomline Survival, a new strategy game combining tower-defense combat with production-line management, has launched on Android. The game features a cartoon art style and tasks players with building a stronghold to defend against zombie hordes using an automated Zomline system. Players can recruit and upgrade heroes inspired by historical figures and engage in cooperative play against giant bosses.
Fast-Paced Incremental Game - Cosmic Crusher Releases Playable Demo
Independent developer Mateusz Pientka has released a playable demo for Cosmic Crusher, a fast-paced incremental game with tower defense elements. The demo, available on Steam, allows players to defend the Solar System from asteroids and alien fleets, featuring over 50 upgrades and multiple prestige levels. The full game is slated for release in late July 2026.
Review: Drill Core (Nintendo Switch)
Drill Core on Nintendo Switch offers a unique blend of resource management and tower defense gameplay, set against the backdrop of mining operations on distant planets. While the core gameplay loop of mining, reinforcing, and defending becomes engaging, the game is significantly hampered by poor onboarding, unhelpful UI, and clunky controls. Despite these issues, the visually appealing graphics and satisfying defense mechanics make it a potentially rewarding experience for patient players.
Wall World 2 gets surprise console ports
Indie developer Alawar has surprise-released console ports for their mining roguelite tower defense sequel, Wall World 2. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, in addition to its previous PC release in November 2025. Wall World 2 expands on its predecessor with new mechanics, challenges, and deeper gameplay.
The Merchant's Eden Demo Now Available on Steam
Norse Sea Studio has released a demo for their medieval city-builder and tower defense game, The Merchant's Eden, on Steam. The game challenges players to build and manage a trading town while defending it from waves of enemies. It features procedural world generation and a relaxed pace suitable for shorter play sessions.
MASTER MAZE BUILDING IN “ROGUE MAZE”, TOWER DEFENSE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN, DEMO OUT NOW!
Bionic Wombat Games has released a demo for their debut tower defense roguelike, Rogue Maze, on Steam. Players construct mazes with various obstacles and traps to prevent escapees, utilizing strategic tile placement and gadgets. The game features unique characters, a custom workspace, and an original soundtrack.
Wall World 2 now available for PS5, Switch
The roguelite action and tower defense game sequel, Wall World 2, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The article mentions the game's availability on these platforms.
The Gate Must Stand gets June 2026 release on PC — MP3s & NPCs
The action-strategy game The Gate Must Stand is set to release on PC via Steam on June 18, 2024. The game combines tower defense and roguelite elements, tasking players with defending a fortress against monster waves by building defenses, deploying troops, and managing resources. A demo is currently available on Steam.
