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Mewgenics comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this September
Mewgenics is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on September 8th for $40. The game will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop. While a new trailer was not released, an older trailer offers a glimpse into the turn-based gameplay.
Humanity Echo: Cyberpunk Tactical RPG – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Humanity Echo, a turn-based tactical RPG set in cyberpunk Odesa in 2044, is launching an open beta. Players take on the role of an engineer navigating a city controlled by corporations and various factions. The game features a real trajectory system for combat and a dynamic narrative that reacts to player choices.
Golden Age Lovecraftian Roguelike ‘Roguecraft DX’ Brings Turn-based Nostalgia to Steam on September 10
Badger Punch Games announced that their Lovecraftian roguelike, Roguecraft DX, will be released on PC via Steam on September 10, 2026. The game features handcrafted isometric pixel art, turn-based combat, and multiple game modes including a 'Chicken Run' mode and an 'Endless Dungeon' mode.
Oro Cauda, a Solo-Developed Reimagining of Snake as a Six-Sided Turn-Based Puzzle, Launches Steam Page
Meltersoft, the solo indie studio of Luke March, has launched the Steam page for Oro Cauda, a turn-based puzzle game that reimagines Snake on a cube. The game features six-sided traversal, predictable enemy movement, and multiple puzzle solutions. Oro Cauda is built in Unreal Engine 5 and is planned for PC (Steam) in Q1-Q2 2027, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow.
Demon Lord: Just A Block Review: So Much More Than Just A Block
Demon Lord: Just A Block is a turn-based roguelike that offers a refreshing take on the genre with its unique "move-to-attack" mechanic and a vast array of weapons and build customization options. Despite some runs being hampered by RNG, the game provides a deeply engaging and fun experience with a great sense of humor, making it a standout title for roguelike fans.
Pixel multiplayer roguelike game Another Door announced
Publisher No More Robots and developer Mizar and Alcor Interactive have announced Another Door, a turn-based roguelike game with a pixel art style. The game supports up to four players online or locally and is set to release on PC via Steam later this year. A playable demo is currently available.
Midgardr – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Midgardr is a solo, turn-based city-builder that blends card game mechanics with medieval village management. Players will make decisions regarding resources, political factions, and unpredictable events that impact their settlement's prosperity or ruin. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
Vultures - Scavengers of Death Released
Vultures - Scavengers of Death, a turn-based survival horror game, has been released on Windows via Steam. The game is developed by Firesquid and the two-person studio Team Vultures.
Dungeonloop Spins Up On Xbox, PC And Play Anywhere
Dungeonloop, a turn-based roguelite developed by Chepurniy Yevgeniy and published by TERNOX, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features procedurally generated dungeons, unpredictable enemies, and a focus on adapting strategies with various loadouts. It is priced at £4.19.
Vampire Crawlers launch trailer – next game from Vampire Survivors dev on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Vampire Crawlers, the new roguelike deckbuilder from the creators of Vampire Survivors, has launched on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game features turn-based card combat with deck-building mechanics and dungeon crawling elements.
Pillars of Eternity's turn-based mode is finally out in full
The turn-based mode for Pillars of Eternity, developed to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary, has been fully released. This new mode offers a different strategic combat experience for players.
Pillars of Eternity's turn-based mode is finally out in full
Pillars of Eternity has officially released its full turn-based mode. The article also touches on the decline of classic PC RPGs like Baldur's Gate, with the author suggesting that physical retailers' reluctance to stock them contributed to their disappearance from the market.
Turn-Based Exploration Roguelite Ascenders: Beyond the Peak Revealed
Ludogram and Twin Sails Interactive have revealed their new turn-based exploration roguelite, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak. Players will lead a team of alpinists up cursed peaks, managing their expedition and facing ancient horrors. The game is set to release in Early Access in Q3 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Dash Dash Dead – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Dash Dash Dead is a fast-paced, turn-based roguelike where players assume the role of a death row inmate participating in a televised bloodsport. The game features procedurally generated arenas, escalating enemy difficulty based on player hesitation, and over eighty unique items to scavenge. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th – Power Always Comes At A Cost
Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th, a roguelite RPG from Goonswarm Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features turn-based combat and a unique sin system where player choices influence the world and its difficulty. It is priced at £16.74 and supports Play Anywhere functionality.
Pride precipitates a dizzying fall in Ascenders, a climbing game spin on Darkest Dungeon
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak is a new turn-based roguelite that combines climbing mechanics with cosmic horror elements, drawing parallels to Darkest Dungeon. Players will manage a team of alpine occultists attempting to recover cursed artifacts from Lovecraftian mountains before the world ends. The game features nine character classes with unique traversal abilities, permadeath, and choices that impact both individual climbers and the wider world. Developed by Ludogram and published by Twin Sails Interactive, it is slated for release in late 2026.
Exploration roguelite turn-based climbing game Ascenders: Beyond the Peak announced for consoles, PC
Publisher Twin Sails Interactive and developer Ludogram have announced Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, an exploration roguelike turn-based climbing game. The title is set to release on consoles and PC.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era will finally enter early access on April 30, 2026
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 30, 2026, with a day-one PC Game Pass release. Developed by Unfrozen Studio with assistance from Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, this marks the first new Heroes game in over a decade. The game will feature multiple modes including a narrative campaign, skirmishes, and multiplayer, with an expected early access period of one year.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Theralite Release Date news
Theralite, a turn-based roguelike, is set to release on March 27th. The game will feature new NPCs with lore and hints, along with various gameplay fixes and updates including improved damage for plasma and turrets, and new settlement tiles. Players are encouraged to wishlist the game on Steam for the full experience.
