Get ready to deploy, because publisher Firesquid and developer Traptics have officially launched the Xenopurge demo ahead of Steam Next Fest—and it’s not pulling any punches. If you’ve ever wanted to lead a squad of space-grunt badasses into a grim sci-fi hellscape filled with overwhelming odds and zero guarantees, your time has come. In Xenopurge, you’re the operations officer for M.A.C.E. (Mercer’s Advanced Combat Enterprises), watching everything unfold from the relative safety of a command ship orbiting the action. Your squad? Not so lucky. These autonomous soldiers are boots-on-the-ground and will search, shoot, and survive on their own unless you…
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Unleash the mop and mayhem—Scrubbin’ Trubble is heading to PC, and it’s ready to make a mess. Revealed during The MIX Summer Game Showcase, this co-op tactical roguelike from new indie studio Odd Object turns household grime into a battlefield. Odd Object may be a new name, but the team behind it brings serious indie credentials, with devs who’ve worked on Catacomb Kids, UFO 50, and Cadence of Hyrule. Scrubbin’ Trubble is their chaotic debut, blending party-based tactics with the energy of hack-and-slash brawlers and the strategic depth of turn-based combat. Players descend floor-by-floor through “The House,” taking on waves…
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…
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…
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…
If you’ve ever wished Call of Duty’s AC-130 missions were the entire game—now with roguelike upgrades and endless replayability—Metal Thunder is calling in an airstrike on your radar. Check out the gameplay from PanzerPaw! This fast-rising indie gem drops you into the gunner seat of a heavily armed AC-130 gunship for 20-minute, adrenaline-pumping missions where every decision counts. You’ll rain hell from above while defending your base from increasingly aggressive enemy waves. Think the white-hot chaos of Modern Warfare meets the upgrade addiction of Vampire Survivors—and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Why You Need Metal Thunder on Your…
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…
Prepare to embrace the darkness! The Deadly Path, a mercilessly addictive roguelike dungeon management game, launches on Steam this March 25. Step into the role of an occult overseer, serving the Deities of Dread as you build a sinister underworld filled with twisted structures, powerful idols, and nightmarish minions. Master the Dark Arts of Dungeon Management As the dungeon master, your job is to gather grim resources—bones, blood, gold, knowledge, and meat—to construct and expand your dark domain. Every decision shapes your economy and survival, as you balance resource management to keep the fearsome gods satisfied. Evolve Your Dungeon –…
Calling all cat lovers and roguelike fans! Ultra Mega Cats, the chaotic mecha-feline shooter from Fallen Leaf Studio, just dropped a brand-new trailer showcasing BBKAT, the latest armored cat warrior to join the battle! Equipped with a machine gun for relentless firepower and a jetpack for swift aerial maneuvers, BBKAT is ready to wreak havoc. Alongside the ninja assassin Kagero, BBKAT is one of two playable characters in the Steam Next Fest demo, available now! A World Where Cats Fight Back In Ultra Mega Cats, the world has turned upside down—rodents and birds now rule, and felines have been cast…