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,…
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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…
If you’ve ever wanted to play as a magical pup in a roguelike full of enchanted dice, absurd enemies, and chaotic spell-slinging combos—DOG WITCH is barking up your tree. Developed by solo dev Heckmouse and published by Mystic Forge, DOG WITCH is a fast-paced, turn-based, dice-powered roguelike deckbuilder coming to Steam later this year. It blends quick, endlessly replayable runs with a healthy dose of strategic depth, cursed artifacts, and ridiculous enemies in a world that feels like Adventure Time had a magical accident with a D20. The Setup? A Dog. A Witch. A Magical Mess. In the bizarre world…
The minds behind Hex Blast—the indie devs at Soy Boy Games—are back in the spotlight with a fresh playable demo now live on Steam, and it’s looking like a wild ride through cyberspace. If you thought you’d seen it all in the roguelike deckbuilder scene, Hex Blast is here to blow those expectations to bits (and bytes). This isn’t just another card battler. Hex Blast smashes together the precision of deckbuilding with the frantic pacing of horde survival. You’ll pick one of four ridiculously cute-yet-deadly robot heroes and start building up your arsenal—stacking over 200 cards and relics to defend…
Get ready to send your cute little card soldiers to glorious doom—The Royal Writ, a darkly funny, lane-based deckbuilding roguelike from Save Sloth Studios and Yogscast Games, has just been unveiled and it’s as clever as it is chaotic. Set in a whimsically grim medieval world, The Royal Writ mixes picture-book charm with brutal tactical consequences. Players command quirky creatures across procedurally generated battlefields, fighting on behalf of a king who has chosen to solve kingdom-wide unrest… with highly encouraged invitations to his throne room. And if the invite gets rejected? Siege warfare is totally on the table. In this…
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to cook for creatures straight out of British and Irish folklore—without becoming their next meal—Clumsy Bear Studio has you covered. Their upcoming culinary roguelite deckbuilder, Hungry Horrors, has just dropped its first playable demo on Steam, letting players step into the kitchen and serve up traditional dishes to legendary monsters. Can You Satisfy Their Hunger—Or Will You Be the Main Course? In Hungry Horrors, your deckbuilding and cooking skills are your only defense against an onslaught of monstrous patrons. Prepare authentic dishes, manage your resources wisely, and hope your culinary skills are enough…
Fabled Game has answered the call of its devoted fans—Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage is officially on the horizon! The highly anticipated sequel to the hit roguelike deckbuilder is charting a course for PC and mobile in Q3 2025, and eager buccaneers can jump into the adventure early with the demo, now available on Steam. A Legacy of High Seas Success The original Pirates Outlaws was a runaway success, amassing over 3 million downloads across all platforms. With a 4.6-star rating from more than 30,000 reviews on Android alone, the game has consistently ranked among the top card-based games on mobile.…