Browsing: Roguelike

A new turn-based management roguelike challenges players to take command of the Inquisition and govern an industrial city on the edge of a crumbling empire. Blending strategic resource management with roguelike progression, players must balance production, public order, and survival while ensuring prisoner shipment quotas are met at any cost. From the safety of the city, inquisitors are dispatched aboard trains on dangerous expeditions across the frontier to hunt heretics and eliminate magical beasts threatening the empire. Every successful mission helps maintain the flow of prisoners, but each decision carries consequences that ripple back through the city. Managing the settlement…

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Publisher HAKURO and indie developer Kalinarm have officially released KAZ on PC via Steam, bringing its fast-paced score attack roguelike gameplay to players looking for quick reflexes and endless replayability. Built around minimalist design and rapid-fire decision-making, KAZ blends psychedelic visuals, an evolving electronic soundtrack, and grid-based gameplay that rewards speed, precision, and mastery. While the core mechanics are easy to understand, the game offers plenty of depth through unlockable content, challenging modifiers, and hundreds of possible build combinations. Players can tackle more than 145 quests spread across five different game modes, including the standard high-speed experience where quick reactions…

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Huskrafts, a micro-studio focused on high-intensity action games, has announced that Rogue Eclipse will launch for PC via Steam on August 7. Published under Outersloth, the publishing label from the developers behind Among Us, the game delivers a modern take on arcade space combat with roguelike progression and a striking science-fiction setting. Drawing inspiration from classics such as Star Fox and Armored Core, Rogue Eclipse puts players in the cockpit of a powerful starfighter as humanity fights for survival across the far reaches of space. Every mission challenges players to survive overwhelming waves of enemy starfighters, massive capital ships, and…

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A new indie studio made up of industry veterans has officially unveiled its debut project. Developer Raven Studio, founded by former Tencent and NetEase developers, has partnered with publisher Infini Fun to announce Cats in the Shell, a mech-building roguelike auto battler headed to PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2026. Cats in the Shell combines deep mech customization with roguelike progression, placing players in command of massive combat machines piloted by an eclectic cast of battle-ready cats. Players will choose from six distinct mech classes, each offering different playstyles and strategic possibilities, while recruiting feline pilots equipped with…

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Strong Monkey Games has announced DEAD SPIN, a horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder that combines slot-machine mechanics with strategic deckbuilding. The game will be officially revealed on July 8, with an open Steam Playtest planned ahead of its eventual launch on PC via Steam. In DEAD SPIN, players face off against a cast of deranged gamblers in high-stakes slot-machine duels where luck alone won’t be enough to survive. Every run revolves around building a powerful collection of symbols, chips, and coins while collecting consumable trinkets that create powerful combinations capable of dramatically increasing your score. Success depends on carefully stacking effects and…

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What happens when you gamble your soul away to the Devil? In The Devil’s Due, the answer is simple: fight your way out of Hell through high-stakes poker matches where cheating isn’t just allowed—it’s often necessary for survival. This upcoming roguelike card game drops players into the depths of Hell after a disastrous poker game with the Devil. To earn a chance at redemption, players must battle through hordes of monsters inspired by the seven deadly sins, using powerful poker hands, clever bluffing, and a growing collection of underhanded tricks. Unlike traditional card battlers, The Devil’s Due places poker at…

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Players can step into the role of a customs officer in Airport Contraband, a new roguelike simulation game now featured in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. Set at the bustling Caldora Airport, the game puts players in charge of protecting an island paradise while uncovering the criminal activity lurking beneath its sunny exterior. As a customs officer, players are tasked with inspecting travelers arriving and departing through the airport. Passengers must be carefully screened by checking travel documents, examining luggage, and searching for illegal items hidden in baggage or even on their person. Identifying suspicious activity and confiscating…

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Temple Door Games, an independent studio founded by two cinematic animators who worked on 2018’s God of War, has announced that Swordcery will be featured in Steam Next Fest with a brand-new playable demo. The upcoming action RPG blends responsive hack-and-slash combat with roguelike progression, placing players in a fantasy world where magical swords hold incredible powers. The Steam Next Fest demo offers an early taste of the game’s action-focused gameplay, allowing players to experiment with a variety of unique sword classes while battling dangerous enemies and powerful bosses. Every weapon in Swordcery comes with its own personality and abilities,…

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GPTRACK50 has announced that its upcoming action RPG Stupid Never Dies is set to launch in Fall 2026 for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. Alongside the release window announcement, the developer has also unveiled a brand-new trailer packed with fresh gameplay footage, character reveals, and a closer look at the game’s unique combat systems. In Stupid Never Dies, players take control of Davy, a cowardly zombie who is considered the weakest creature in the monster world. Despite his lowly status, Davy sets out on a heartfelt quest to revive Julia, a mysterious frozen woman he instantly fell in love…

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Independent developer Badger Punch Games has announced the launch of a new Steam Next Fest demo for its upcoming turn-based roguelike, Roguecraft DX. Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and featuring handcrafted pixel art, the game aims to deliver an accessible yet challenging experience for both genre newcomers and longtime roguelike fans. The demo marks the first opportunity for many PC players to experience Roguecraft DX, following the game’s successful releases on Amiga and Evercade platforms. Players can explore five dungeon levels and experiment with all three playable character classes, offering a substantial preview of the full adventure ahead of its…

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