Strategic autobattler Turnbound is heading into Early Access with a familiar surprise in tow. Indie studio 1TK Games has announced a new collaboration with the genre-defining roguelike Slay the Spire, bringing one of its most iconic relics — the Snecko Eye — directly into Turnbound’s core gameplay. Starting January 22, 2026, alongside Turnbound’s Early Access launch, the Snecko Eye will become a permanent, fully playable item in the game. This isn’t a cosmetic crossover or a background Easter egg — the relic has been reimagined to function naturally within Turnbound’s systems, encouraging high-risk decision-making, experimental builds, and creative strategies that…
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Clumsy Bear Studio is bringing something truly different to Steam Early Access later this month with Hungry Horrors, launching on January 19, 2026. Blending card-based strategy with British and Irish folklore, the game flips traditional combat on its head—because in Hungry Horrors, you don’t fight monsters. You feed them. Following a strong demo reception and months of community-driven iteration, the Early Access release marks a major milestone for the project. The new build expands on its systems, progression, and content while keeping players closely involved in shaping the game’s future. A Card Game Where Every Move Is a Meal Hungry…
Flatline Studios has officially flipped the switch on Steam Early Access for their upcoming cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder, Into The Grid. This slick fusion of digital dungeon crawling and tactical card combat drops players into a neon-soaked virtual battlefield where hackers wage war against the mega-corporations ruling humanity from the shadows. In Into The Grid, you’ll build and upgrade a deck of devastating programs, unlock new skills and perks, and strategically dismantle the defenses of your corporate overlords. But beneath the code and chaos lies something more personal—the individual stories of the hackers themselves, and the factions they fight for. Each…
MiniWhale Studio and Another Indie are set to unleash Arcane Trigger on Steam this November 13th, and it’s not your typical roguelite. Dubbed a “bullet-building” game, this explosive twist on the deckbuilder formula lets players craft their own ammunition—literally. Every shot you fire is one you’ve built, customized, and supercharged to fit your playstyle. Forget cards—here, it’s all about bullets. You’ll forge over 220 unique projectiles across elemental magic schools like fire, ice, wind, and thunder. Then, reshape their power using more than 150 magical seals to unlock devastating synergies. The result? A chaotic mix of strategy and spectacle that…
Indie studio Thunderrock Innovations has dropped a brand-new public demo for Islantiles, a charming mix of Islanders-style citybuilding and Balatro-inspired deckbuilding strategy. Players can now get a first taste of the game’s addictive blend of building, combo-making, and strategic deckcrafting ahead of its full PC launch on Steam in Q1 2026. In Islantiles, you’ll start with a single humble island and work to transform it into a bustling settlement through clever planning and smart use of your cards. As you expand, you’ll unlock powerful technologies that don’t just improve your deck—they rewrite the rules. Each tech card can alter how…
Think you know tic-tac-toe? Think again. Solo developer unbreaded, in partnership with indie.io, is flipping the childhood classic on its head with Tic Tactic, a roguelike deckbuilding puzzle battler launching September 18, 2025, on Steam. Tic-Tac-Toe With Teeth Instead of clearing the board every round, Tic Tactic locks players into high-stakes matches where every move matters. Place a tile, and it stays—mistakes haunt you while combos stack into massive chain reactions. Create patterns to deal damage, counter enemy plays, and trigger explosive effects across the grid. The real twist comes with the deckbuilding system. With over two dozen unique tiles,…
Mi’pu’mi Games and Skystone Games have revealed Black Jacket, a roguelite deckbuilder that takes the familiar mechanics of Blackjack and twists them into something far more sinister. Instead of playing for chips in a casino, you’ll be playing for your soul in the afterlife, where every hand could bring you one step closer to freedom—or eternal damnation. In Black Jacket, you’re trapped in a fiery underworld filled with restless souls. The only way out? Outplay them at the table, win their coins, and pay off the ferryman to earn your escape. But this isn’t just Blackjack with spooky wallpaper. The…
If you’ve ever wanted a deckbuilder with a little more wag in its tail, World’s Goodest Pup is here to deliver. Indie developer Pandamander Games has released a free playable demo on Steam for their upcoming dog-themed roguelike deckbuilder, giving players a first taste of the tail-wagging adventure before the full launch in 2025. A Deckbuilder with Puppy Power World’s Goodest Pup takes the strategic thrills of roguelike deckbuilding and wraps them in wholesome canine charm. Players set out on a canine quest across the city, competing in dog shows from the park to the stadium, all while building a…
Card-slingers and creature collectors, assemble—there’s a new beast on the block. Decktamer, the upcoming roguelike deckbuilder from developer Horizon Edge and publisher Assemble Entertainment, is bringing its unique brand of tactical chaos to Steam in Q4 2025. And if you’re headed to gamescom 2025, you’ll get a chance to go hands-on with the madness yourself. Monsters Are Your Cards—And Your Only Lifeline Forget decks of spells or weapons—Decktamer turns every card into a living creature, captured during your journey through the surreal and deadly Abyss. These aren’t just passive tools. Each monster in your deck takes its own action every…
If you’re into roguelike deckbuilders with a twist of unpredictability, Dice Legends should be on your radar. Indie developer Big Bite Games, in partnership with co-developer and publisher Ad Luna, just revealed a slick new animated trailer alongside a fresh Steam demo for the upcoming title. The reveal highlights the game’s trio of fantasy heroes, brought to life with eye-catching animation, while the demo is now live as part of Steam’s Turn-Based Thursday Fest, running from June 2–9, 2025. The full game is aiming for a Q3 2025 release. What Is Dice Legends? Dice Legends blends roguelike mechanics, deckbuilding, and…