Kaosrio has announced that Ricochet Raven, a frantic side-scrolling roguelike built around projectile deflection, will launch in Early Access on April 21. Rather than relying on traditional weapons, the game’s combat system is built entirely around parries. Players must deflect enemy projectiles back toward their attackers, turning every incoming shot into an opportunity for offense. Timing and positioning are key, as a well-placed deflection can trigger chain reactions of ricocheting projectiles that fill the screen with colorful chaos. Movement plays just as big a role as combat. Players can link together dashes and mid-air deflections to stay airborne, bounce between…
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Developer Flyway Games has announced that its time-bending roguelike action game Ascend to ZERO will officially launch on July 13, 2026. The game is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and handheld devices including the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The announcement was revealed during the latest Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where a new trailer offered a closer look at the game’s signature Time Freezing mechanic. Players can stop time mid-battle, allowing them to plan attacks, select upgrades called “Tech Chips,” and set up devastating combos before unleashing chaos once time…
Something wicked is clawing its way out of the crypt, and it’s bringing an army with it. Skull Horde, a fast-paced dungeon crawler inspired by Diablo II, is set to launch on April 10, 2026 via Steam. Developed by 8BitSkull, this roguelike auto-battler puts players in control of a floating skull necromancer out for revenge—against their own body. Yes, really. After being betrayed by your former flesh, you’ll command waves of undead minions to fight in your place, diving into procedurally generated dungeons packed with loot, enemies, and evolving challenges. Each run lasts around 20 minutes, blending quick decision-making with…
Publisher Twin Sails Interactive has officially signed Moonsigil Atlas, a new cosmic deckbuilding roguelike from developer Snake Tower Games. The game blends traditional deckbuilding strategy with a clever tile-placement twist, and it’s set to launch on Steam in June 2026. Players can try it now through a free demo available during Steam Turn-Based Thursday Fest, which runs from March 9 through March 16. At first glance, Moonsigil Atlas might look familiar to fans of the genre, but it quickly reveals a unique mechanic that sets it apart. Instead of managing energy or mana, players are limited by space. Each turn…
During the 2026 Pégases ceremony, developer Atelier QBD unveiled its upcoming project TOKENS, a roguelike deckbuilder that reimagines the genre by replacing traditional cards with collectible tokens. Players can get their first taste of the experience today, as a playable demo has launched on Steam ahead of the game’s planned Q3 2026 release. Set within a stylish fantasy world inspired by the prestigious social clubs of the roaring twenties, TOKENS centers around the mysterious Token Club — a secret society reserved for exceptional artists and daring adventurers. Players step into the role of an ambitious newcomer determined to prove they…
Sidekick Publishing and developer Randwerk have officially teamed up to bring WANDERBURG to a wider audience—and they’re kicking things off with a playable demo during Steam Next Fest. The open-world roguelike made a strong first impression during its breakout showing at the PC Gaming Show, where its reveal trailer quickly gained traction. Since then, the game has amassed more than 250,000 wishlists and drew over 126,000 players into a recent closed playtest. Now, fans can finally get their hands on it as part of Steam Next Fest, running February 23 through March 2. A Castle That Eats the World At…
Pluto, a roguelike deckbuilder from indie team Siege Wizard Interactive and publisher indie.io, is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam on March 9, 2026. Players can get an early look at the game through a significantly updated demo arriving during Steam Next Fest, beginning February 23. The game follows a wizard imprisoned for magical crimes who must escape captivity while navigating a hostile dark fantasy world. Along the way, he attempts to fulfill a personal obligation — attending his niece’s birthday — adding a layer of grounded motivation to the otherwise dangerous journey. Pluto blends traditional turn-based deckbuilding with…
Monday Syndrome is set to launch on February 9, 2026, bringing a single-player action roguelike to PC via Steam for Windows and SteamOS/Linux, with Steam Deck support included. The game places players in the role of an intern trapped inside a seemingly endless corporate tower. To escape, you’ll climb procedurally generated floors while battling hostile coworkers and navigating a workplace that leans heavily into dark satire. Designed with fast-paced combat in mind, Monday Syndrome features destructible environments and encourages players to craft unconventional weapons using everyday office supplies. Runs are further shaped by “Executive Orders,” special modifiers that provide powerful…
STICKER/BALL is all about lining up the perfect shot and watching the madness unfold. Players launch balls at dice to rack up points, with each ricochet adding to the total and opening the door for even bigger scoring opportunities. The real twist, however, comes from the game’s growing collection of stickers—over 100 of them—each introducing unpredictable interactions that can quickly turn a simple run into a combo-fueled spectacle. These stickers aren’t just cosmetic. Expect strange pairings like poop attracting flies, spiders spinning webs, and those webs trapping the flies for bonus points. Learning how these elements connect is key to…
Indie developer Codex Interactive has officially unveiled Omen, a top-down sci-fi extraction shooter that blends base defense, roguelike progression, and high-stakes PvE combat. The studio’s debut title is coming soon to Steam, with a playable demo arriving Thursday, February 5. Set in the ruins of a fallen galactic empire, Omen throws players into a bleak future where humanity has splintered into scattered survivors known as The Voidborn. You play as an Astral, an immortal starship pilot aligned with the Halvonic League, tasked with investigating a mysterious cosmic anomaly called The Veil — a phenomenon worshipped by cultists intent on igniting…