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Dead Weight gets July 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
Klukva Games announced that their roguelite adventure game, Dead Weight, will be released on July 16, 2024, for PC via Steam. The game features steampunk aesthetics, turn-based combat, ship exploration, and character progression with a demo currently available.
Dead Weight — Release Date & New Trailer (July 16, 2026)
Klukva Games announced that their debut tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, will launch on Steam on July 16, 2026, for $12.99. The game features a blend of Lovecraftian steampunk atmosphere, pixel-art visuals, and turn-based combat inspired by Into The Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics. Dead Weight is currently among Steam's top-400 most wishlisted upcoming games.
Raise The Dead, Outsmart The Living: The Necromancer’s Tale OUT NOW!
The Necromancer's Tale, a choice-driven gothic RPG, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features tactical turn-based combat with undead minions and a narrative with branching paths. A launch discount of 20%+ is available for the first two weeks.
Aniimo Preview – A Fresh Take on the Monster-Collecting Genre
Aniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, offers a fresh take on the monster-collecting genre with its unique "Twining" mechanic, allowing players to morph into their creatures during combat. The game features elemental types, a familiar capture system, and incorporates puzzles, NPC quests, and a cozy farming minigame. Aniimo is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android, with plans for monetization that avoid gacha and pay-to-win elements.
Rule the Stars: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Voidfarer
Silver Lining Interactive, Owlcat Games, and Games Workshop have announced the physical release of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Voidfarer Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. This edition includes the base game, a season pass with two story expansions, digital artbook, soundtrack, and exclusive in-game items. The critically acclaimed classic RPG features deep story, choice-driven roleplaying, and tactical turn-based combat.
Shards of Order launches July 28: a card-based RPG with no turns and no mana
Awaken Realms and Fardust announced that Shards of Order, a dark fantasy card-based RPG with a unique time-based combat system instead of turns or mana, will launch on PC via Steam on July 28, 2026. The game features three heroes sharing a single deck, RPG elements like skill trees and dialogue choices, and a narrative focused on restoring broken Laws.
Game Demos
The roguelike RPG Age of Legacy is now available as a demo on Steam for PC (Windows). The game features intense turn-based 1v1 combat, class selection, and unique equipment hunting.
Experiment, Adapt, Survive In Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate, a new turn-based roguelike RPG focused on build crafting and party management, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. Developed by Desert Water Games and Game Dynasty, the game challenges players to lead a party of three heroes through a corrupting world, emphasizing experimentation with customizable abilities and artifacts to adapt to randomized encounters and bosses.
Echo Generation 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Echo Generation 2 offers a new deckbuilding combat system and a Stranger Things-inspired narrative set in the eighties. While the combat evolves significantly from its predecessor, the review notes that the story feels fragmented and the sense of wonder and discovery is diminished compared to the first game. The game was completed in under ten hours and is available on Game Pass.
Review: Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey (Nintendo Switch)
Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey for the Nintendo Switch is a creature collection game that draws heavy inspiration from the Pokémon franchise. While it features appealing 2D graphics, a decent story, and expansive exploration, its core mechanics, particularly the turn-based combat and creature capture system, are criticized for being overly complicated and frustrating. Despite its flaws, the game offers significant playtime and may appeal to fans of the genre.
Review: Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey (Nintendo Switch)
Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey is a Nintendo Switch monster-taming game that draws heavy inspiration from the Pokémon franchise. While it features a good story, engaging characters, and appealing visuals, its core mechanics, particularly the battle and creature capture systems, are described as frustrating and could use significant improvement. Despite its flaws, the game offers a substantial amount of playtime and exploration, making it a potentially worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent now available for PC and consoles
Publisher New Tales and developer Artefacts Studio have released Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, a new dungeon crawler set in the fantasy universe of Descent. The game is available globally for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, featuring a story campaign, turn-based combat, and solo or co-op play for up to four players.
Atlus shares first Persona 6 story details
Atlus has revealed initial story details for Persona 6, confirming a multi-platform launch including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will follow the series' established formula of balancing everyday school life with supernatural adventures, featuring a standalone story with a new cast. While gameplay specifics are scarce, it will retain the signature mix of social activities, relationship building, dungeon exploration, and turn-based combat.
Final Fantasy Resonance details story, characters, combat, visions, Resonances, espers, more
Square Enix has revealed new details for Final Fantasy Resonance, a game built on the HD-2D style and inspired by Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The game features a story set in the Kingdom of Knights, Grandshelt, with characters like Rain, Lasswell, and Fina. Combat is turn-based with a timeline system, stagger gauges, and a vision/resonance mechanic. The game is set to release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Tokyo Valkyries launches July 9
The roguelite deckbuilder Tokyo Valkyries is set to launch on July 9 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, priced at $22.99. Developed by qureate, the game features turn-based card combat where players strategize to defend Tokyo from an invading Underworld. It will support multiple languages including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Square Enix finally announced the one Final Fantasy game I've wanted for 8 years
The author expresses excitement for Final Fantasy Resonance, a new turn-based JRPG utilizing the HD-2D style, which is set to release on October 22 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X. This title, based on the Brave Exvius side game but retooled as a complete package, is preferred over the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due to its fresh approach and aesthetic.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Gets New Trailer and Demo for Nintendo Switch Systems
A demo for Digimon Story Time Stranger is now available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, allowing players to transfer their progress to the full game launching July 10. The RPG features strategic turn-based combat, monster taming, and a story that spans across time and worlds.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 - trailers for The Duskbloods, Fire Emblem, and more
The June Nintendo Direct showcased several new and upcoming titles, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a new Xenoblade entry, and Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave received a release date, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced. Third-party titles like Stellar Blade and Devil May Cry 5 were also featured for the Switch 2.
We're getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, and it's based on the now-shuttered mobile title Brave Exvius
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, set to release on October 22nd for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game adapts the story of the now-shuttered mobile title Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, rebuilding and reimagining its narrative with new elements, a new turn-based combat system, and classic Final Fantasy features like chocobos and airships.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
Toby Fox announced that Deltarune Chapter 5 will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 24th. The upcoming chapter will be a free update for all owners and features the series' signature writing and bullet hell turn-based battles. A trailer also teased that Chapter 6 is already in development.
