LightBulb Crew is back with blood in their eyes and tactics on their minds. Ex Sanguis, the studio’s latest turn-based roguelite, is slicing its way into Tacticon 2025 (July 17–21) with a brand-new teaser trailer and open playtests now live on Steam. If you were a fan of Othercide, this is absolutely one to watch. Ex Sanguis brings back that signature monochrome style splashed with vivid reds, but adds even more control to how you tackle its brutal, ever-changing battlefields. Whether you’re in the mood to charge straight toward a boss or take a more methodical path—collecting resources, building your…
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The call to arms has been sounded! Valiant Tactics, a turn-based tactical RPG roguelite from Felid Entertainment and indie.io, is rallying warriors for a high fantasy showdown when it launches on Steam this August 4, 2025. Set in a kingdom ravaged by a murderous usurper, Valiant Tactics drops players into a realm where chaos reigns. Bandits roam freely, undead rise from ancient graves, and even the wildlife has gone feral. You’ll command a band of up to five adventurers (with a backup squad in camp), each step of your journey pushing back against the tyrant’s grip—or ending in brutal defeat.…
The twisted dreamscapes of NeverAwake are opening back up—and this time, they’re procedurally generated. Developer Neotro Inc. and publisher Phoenixx have officially unveiled NeverAwake FLASHBACK, a full-fledged sequel to the cult-favorite nightmare shoot-em-up. Launching on PC via Steam in Fall 2025, this new chapter dives even deeper into the surreal, anxiety-fueled world of Rem’s subconscious. A Dream You Can’t Wake From After the events of NeverAwake, Rem finally found a moment of peace. But nightmares have a nasty habit of coming back stronger. Armed with her trusty plush companion Gabe-chan, Rem must once again plunge into the chaos of her…
If you’ve ever dreamed of mixing programming with bullet hell chaos, ByteRockers’ Games has your back. Their upcoming title, Net.Attack(), is set to launch into Steam Early Access on June 19, 2025, bringing with it a flashy, fast-paced roguelite experience where your code is your weapon—and your only hope of survival. Revealed ahead of launch with a free playable demo, Net.Attack() throws players into a digital warzone where hackers rule, cats make cameos, and every run is a new test of your virtual mettle. Hack the System, Survive the Storm At its core, Net.Attack() is a top-down Survivors-like shooter that…
Get ready to march to the beat of chaos—Ratatan, the rhythm roguelite from the minds behind Patapon, officially drops into Early Access on July 25, 2025! And if you can’t wait to tap-tap your way into the action, a free playable demo is live now on Steam. Revealed during the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition, Ratatan is a wild fusion of rhythm, roguelike elements, and side-scrolling mayhem, brought to life with vibrant 2D animation, catchy tunes, and more adorable chaos than your army can handle. Tap to the Beat, Command the Chaos From legendary Patapon creator Hiroyuki…
A new challenger enters the indie arena. MechAnimals, the debut title from BouncyBrain Studio—an indie team made up of veteran Hollywood animators from Kung Fu Panda, The Mario Movie, and Minions—is bringing over-the-top mech action to PC and consoles. And starting today, players can get hands-on with the game thanks to a brand-new Steam demo, released just in time for Steam Next Fest. Originally known as Full Steam: Fluffy X Machina, the game now carries the more fitting title MechAnimals, a roguelite beat ‘em up set in a dieselpunk world where critter pilots jump into customizable mechs to battle a…
After a year of bloody battles, community feedback, and roguelite chaos, Dragon is Dead is officially emerging from Early Access. PM Studios and developer TeamSuneat have announced that the fast-paced, hack-and-slash action roguelite will hit version 1.0 on June 6, 2025, launching in full on Steam for PC. From the start, Dragon is Dead has been a game shaped by its players. Over the course of Early Access, fans have helped tweak balance, refine combat, and inspire new content — and now, those efforts are culminating in the most ambitious version of the game yet. The 1.0 update isn’t just…
Get ready for a fusion of classic arcade intensity and modern roguelite chaos—Hyper Sentinel Fusion has just been unveiled by Huey Games, and it’s making a major debut as part of the “Best of British” Official Selection at the 2025 London Games Festival. Backed by the UK Games Fund and the British Film Institute (BFI), this high-speed shoot-em-up is a love letter to the golden age of arcade games, now supercharged with procedural level design and deep progression systems. The newly released announcement trailer gives a first look at Hyper Sentinel Fusion in action. Players will take on massive procedurally…
The sands are shifting, and only the most cunning will survive—Dunebound Tactics has just dropped its free demo on Steam! Developed by Terahard Studios, this turn-based tactics roguelite throws players into a brutal desert wasteland where resources are scarce, enemies are ruthless, and every decision could mean the difference between life and death. What’s in the Demo? Command Your Crew – Guide a band of survivors across the hostile sands, managing their fate with every choice you make. Master Tactical Combat – Outsmart your foes in turn-based battles with a fully destructible battlefield that forces you to adapt and reshape…
Prepare to enforce divine judgment in Sancticide, the upcoming action RPG with roguelite elements from Red Square Games and Sylen Studio, launching into Steam Early Access on February 12, 2025. Inspired by Slavic folklore and the acclaimed Polish book series Komornik by Michał Gołkowski, Sancticide puts players in the role of Ezechiel, a newly recruited sin collector tasked with fighting through the chaos of the End Times. Armed with an arsenal of both sacred and unholy weapons, players will hack, slash, and purge their way through apocalyptic battles that combine the intensity of old-school arena fighters with modern third-person action…