If you’ve ever wished your action RPGs came with more chaos, more loot, and just a bit of arcade bullet-hell energy, you’ll want to mark your calendar. Don’t Die, Collect Loot, the debut from solo developer Dan Makes Video Games (with indie.io), hits Early Access on Steam September 19, 2025. A retro-inspired roguelite that’s equal parts ARPG grindfest and bullet-hell madness, the game is built around one simple mantra: get ridiculously overpowered and hoard absurd amounts of loot. A World Frozen in Time, Waiting for Loot Players step into the boots of a nameless hero caught in a world suspended…
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If you’ve been itching for a co-op bullet hell you can play on the go, ACECRAFT: Skyhero just landed. Published by Skystone Games, the arcade-inspired shoot ’em up is now available worldwide on iOS and Android as a free-to-play title. Billed as the first true 2-player co-op shmup built for mobile, ACECRAFT: Skyhero takes its cues from the golden age of arcade shooters but remixes the formula with short, high-energy runs, roguelike upgrades, and a delightfully weird cartoon aesthetic. A Modern Spin on Classic Arcade Action Here’s what makes ACECRAFT: Skyhero stand out: 1930s-style cartoon flair – A hand-drawn black-and-white…
Apogee Entertainment is back at it again, teaming up with Fuzzy Sock Studios to unleash Rising Heat, a roguelike horde-survival bullet hell that wears its influences on its sleeve—Enter the Gungeon, Geometry Wars, and Vampire Survivors fans, this one’s calling your name. Revealed during Gamescom, the game officially launches on PC via Steam on October 14, 2025. At its core, Rising Heat is a gladiator-style space spectacle where you step into the cockpit against endless waves of alien swarms bankrolled by the Extraterrestrial Elite. Expect fast reflexes, physics-driven flight controls, and a gameplay loop built around momentum, flow, and pure…
Mark your calendars—because on September 17, 2025, ZOE Begone! is scribbling its way onto Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch with a barrage of hand-drawn, retro-inspired bullet hell mayhem. Developed by solo creator Retchy, this high-energy run-and-gun shooter drops you into the inky shoes of Zoe, a film-strip heroine who just wants a peaceful nap. Unfortunately, the mischievous Animator has other plans—scribbling waves of enemies directly into her world. With quick dashes, screen-clearing attacks, and a cartoon-level tolerance for chaos, Zoe is ready to fight for her reel… and her rest. Old-School Animation Meets Modern Mayhem ZOE Begone! takes inspiration…
The machines are rising—and it’s up to you to build something brutal enough to stop them. Payload Studios has officially revealed TerraTech Legion, a chaotic new chapter in their beloved sandbox vehicle-building series, during the PC Gaming Show 2025. Slated to launch on PC in 2025, the game blends modular construction, fast-paced arcade action, and bullet hell survival in an all-out war against an unstoppable mech uprising. And the best part? A free demo is available now on Steam. Build. Blast. Repeat. In TerraTech Legion, you play as a tech pilot deployed to stop the rogue Legion AI from turning…
Meridiem has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the Elsie – Magitek Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, launching on July 10, 2025. Developed by Knight Shift Games and digitally published by Playtonic Friends, Elsie is a rogue-like action-platformer that incorporates procedurally generated levels, fast-paced combat, and extensive customization options. The Magitek Edition, manufactured and distributed by Meridiem, includes a physical copy of the game, a themed case, a character book, and a sticker sheet. Set on the planet Ekis, Elsie follows the story of Dr. Grey, a scientist who once engineered a group of androids known as the…
Get ready for a thrill ride! Elyzio has officially launched its debut game, Warden’s Will, available now on PC via Steam for $14.99/€14.79/£12.79. For a limited time, you can snag it at a 20% launch discount, so don’t miss out! A New Challenger in the Roguelite Arena Founded in 2022 by two industry veterans who connected on Reddit, Elyzio brings a fresh twist to the roguelite genre with Warden’s Will. This third-person movement shooter blends intense bullet-hell combat with unique mobility mechanics across stunning vertical environments. In Warden’s Will, survival isn’t enough—it’s about total domination. Players can fly, dash, and…
Enter the Chronosphere, the psychedelic turn-based bullet hell roguelike developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures. This innovative game will be showcased at Yogscast’s Tiny Teams 2024 event from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Thursday, Aug. 15. Tiny Teams 2024, a streamer-focused event promoting indie developers, invites media and content creators to contact Zachery Bennett for access to an alpha version of Enter the Chronosphere. Creators with existing access are encouraged to revisit the alpha and explore the latest updates and new content. While Effort Star prepares for the next public hands-on opportunity, fans can stay updated by following…