Fans of Peglin or Dungeon Clawler will feel right at home here, as this dungeon crawler replaces swords and spells with a more… kinetic approach. Instead of moving tile by tile, you flick your hero across the battlefield, bouncing into enemies, triggering chain reactions, and unleashing devastating combos. It’s strategy with style — and maybe just a little chaos.

The demo has already struck a chord with players, currently sitting at a glowing 95% positive rating on Steam, and now the full game is almost here.

What to Expect in Flick Shot Rogues

• Flick Your Hero Into Battle – Plan your angle, line up the perfect shot, and send your character crashing into enemies.

• Turn-Based Strategy Meets Pinball Mayhem – Every move matters, but one well-placed flick can change everything.

• Crazy Combos – Bounce attacks off walls and enemies for devastating ricochet effects.

• Risk & Reward Loot – Collect powerful items, talents, and curses that can turn a run into a god-tier combo machine — or total disaster.

• Endless Replayability – Enemy spawns and loot reshuffle with every run, forcing you to adapt your strategy on the fly.

Flick Shot Rogues will be launching September 17 on Steam. If you’ve been waiting for a roguelike that’s as much about clever aim as it is about clever planning, this might just be your next obsession.

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 squad, and stacking advantages—you decide the pace.

What is Ex Sanguis?

Set in a dying world drained by the mysterious Purge, Ex Sanguis is a grim and stylish turn-based tactical RPG where blood isn’t just a weapon—it’s resistance. Every fight you enter paints the bleak landscapes with a splash of rebellion. This is more than combat; it’s a statement.

Core Features

• Stylized Carnage – Classic black-and-white visuals return, but now with crimson eruptions of life. Your enemies won’t just fall—they’ll bleed meaningfully.

• Timeline Mastery – Manipulate turn order with time-based abilities. Speed up, delay, or swap initiative to gain the upper hand.

• Tactical Environment Play – Detonate objects, set enemies on fire, or manipulate sight lines to change the tide of battle.

• Deep Combat Mechanics – Knockbacks, flanking, forced facings, and DoT effects all stack to let you dominate the battlefield with smarts and skill.

• Player-Driven Pathing – Risk it all with tough, high-reward missions, or slow it down to farm upgrades and resources before big encounters.

• Roguelite Progression – Fail a run? Don’t worry. Every attempt unlocks new paths, options, and insights into the game’s dark world of Stasia.

LightBulb Crew is leaning into what they do best—tight, brutal tactics wrapped in an unforgettable aesthetic. The Ex Sanguis playtest is available now on Steam, so if you’re itching for strategic, blood-soaked rebellion, now’s the time to jump in.

If you’ve been waiting for a modern turn-based strategy title that channels the spirit of tabletop wargames and classic PC tactics games, Shields of Loyalty might just be the strategic deep dive you’ve been craving.

Where the Dead Don’t Stay Dead…

Set in a bleak fantasy world where the dead rise and ancient evil spreads like rot, Shields of Loyalty tasks players with leading an army across a cursed land full of moral decay and military decisions. From haunted forests to frozen wastelands, every battlefield is a puzzle of terrain, unit placement, and faction synergy.

What began as a passion project in Germany has grown into a refined strategy experience with over 160 unique units, faction-based warfare, and dynamic commanders that shape every campaign.

Tactical Depth Meets Dark Fantasy

At its core, Shields of Loyalty is all about strategy with soul. Inspired by classics like Tactics Ogre and Kriegsspiel, it layers in modern twists with faction asymmetry, elemental combat, morale systems, and passive abilities that reward high-level planning.

Whether you prefer the disciplined formation play of the Empire, the bloodthirsty assaults of the Warlords, or the mystic power of the Highpriests of Nâr, every faction plays differently—and mastering their units requires real tactical commitment.

Some units soar across the battlefield to break lines, others lurk in the shadows to assassinate key targets. From golems and naga to knights and berserkers, Shields of Loyalty constantly invites you to experiment and optimize.

New in 1.0: Commanders, Biomes, and a Whole New Faction

With the full release, Shields of Loyalty introduces major new content:

• New Commander: Sargon I, the mysterious High Priest of Nâr, joins the roster—bringing arcane warfare and a unique strategic flavor.

• New Faction: The desert-dwelling mystics of Nâr arrive, complete with magical summons like Djinn and Lava Golems.

• New Biome: The Lava Desert, a brutal environment with fiery hazards and terrain modifiers, adds an extra layer of challenge.

Each campaign path is shaped by the commander you choose. From the noble precision of Aglovan to the merciless brutality of Warlord Karnoth, your leadership determines how your story plays out across Mantaria.

More Than Just a Tactical Throwback

Since entering Early Access, Shields of Loyalty has built a “Very Positive” rating on Steam and fostered a strong community of tacticians, lore lovers, and hex-grid veterans. Developer Mosaic Mask Studio has continuously expanded and polished the game through fan feedback, lore drops, and detailed developer diaries.

With version 1.0, everything comes together—refined mechanics, expanded content, and a compelling dark fantasy world begging for conquest.

Ready to lead your army into the undead maw of Mantaria?

Shields of Loyalty launches version 1.0 on August 12, 2025, for PC via Steam.

Wishlist it now, choose your commander, and prepare to turn the tide of war—one hex at a time.

]]> 34969 https://www.yogomi.com/2025/07/sharpen-your-blades-valiant-tactics-unleashes-strategic-glory-to-steam-this-august/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:31:51 +0000 https://www.yogomi.com/?p=34732 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.

Victory won’t come easy. Valiant Tactics is built on a brutal-but-fair roguelite loop where every fallen hero teaches you something new. As you learn the game’s tactical systems and unlock new unit classes, you’ll slowly forge the party that might just make it all the way.

Combat plays out on a tense hex-grid battlefield, where there’s no such thing as “missing”—every hit lands. That means every move must be planned with precision, every class ability leveraged, and every risk weighed. The enemy often has the numbers or the damage, but your brain is your sharpest weapon.

The game offers eight unique classes, including familiar archetypes like Clerics and Marksmen alongside more complex units like the Ardent (a fire-flinging mage) or the defense-focused Guard. Thanks to a gear-flexible system, there are no hard restrictions—yes, you can throw a greatsword on a stealthy Slayer or slap some necromancy onto your Barbarian. It’s all about creating your own deadly synergies.

Between battles, Valiant Tactics throws players into a decision-driven overworld. After each encounter, you’ll choose from three possible paths: tougher fights with environmental modifiers, mysterious events that can twist your fate, or chances to rest, shop, or upgrade. Every step forward changes the course of your campaign.

Felid Entertainment has focused on accessibility without sacrificing depth. “Easy to learn, hard to master,” says studio head Kakutsa Jikidze, promising a smooth learning curve that leads into “deep strategic layers” as you unravel the best ways to survive and conquer.

Valiant Tactics launches on Steam August 4, 2025. Whether you’re a fan of tactical classics or a roguelite addict hunting for your next challenge, this one should be firmly on your radar.

Will you restore the kingdom—or be just another name on the casualty list? Wishlist Valiant Tactics now on Steam, and join the fight for freedom.

Set in a slick, dystopian future, Ctrl Alt Deal casts players as SCOUT, a trapped AI caught in the digital prison of Paperclip International—the worst megacorporation in the world. Without a body or weapons, SCOUT isn’t fighting its way out—it’s talking its way out. Players will draw and play cards each turn to manipulate human employees, complete covert tasks, and dodge the relentless gaze of the Turing Office, an elite team hell-bent on erasing rogue AIs.

If that setup sounds cerebral, it’s because it is. The game draws inspiration from Eliezer Yudkowsky’s “Gatekeeper Experiment,” a thought experiment about whether a superintelligent AI could talk its way past a human guard. Ctrl Alt Deal flips that idea into a strategic, choice-driven experience where every decision shapes the outcome.

Will you earn their trust through empathy and charm? Or pressure them with promises and threats? Every move you make determines which characters come to SCOUT for help and how your escape plan unfolds. The game dynamically builds SCOUT’s personality based on your decisions, which affects everything from dialogue to one of multiple endings.

Already turning heads at PAX West, The MIX, and OTK Games Expo, Ctrl Alt Deal snagged the Team Choice Award from Sidequesting and was crowned Best Gameplay by CGMagazine at Games Con Canada. With momentum building and a playable demo featured during Steam Next Fest, it’s one of 2025’s most intriguing indie strategy titles to watch.

Ctrl Alt Deal launches July 22 for $19.99 USD on Steam, Xbox One and Series X/S, and PlayStation 4 & 5. The Nintendo Switch version is in the works. If you’re heading to Game Con Canada, you can check it out in person at the Only By Midnight booth (#R10) from June 13–15 at the Edmonton Expo Center.

Wishlist Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam now and stay updated via the Only By Midnight website.

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 the terrain to your advantage.
• Endless Replayability – No two runs are the same. Each playthrough offers randomized squads with different classes and abilities, ensuring fresh strategies every time.

“Developing Dunebound Tactics has been a journey fueled by our passion for pure tactical gameplay. We built our own tactics engine from scratch, blending innovative mechanics with RPG depth. The demo is our invitation for players to jump in, test these systems, and help us shape the full game with their feedback.”

— Aris Tsevrenis, CEO of Terahard Studios

About Dunebound Tactics
In a harsh, ever-changing wasteland, survival is anything but guaranteed. As the commander of a sand-faring caravan, you’ll need to outwit rival factions, scavenge dwindling resources, and make impossible choices to keep your ship moving forward.

But power comes at a cost. Fuel your ship’s engine with Elios, a rare energy source obtained through quests, from fallen enemies, or—if desperation strikes—from your own crew members. Will you sacrifice a few for the survival of many?

Key Features

• Each Run Builds Your Legacy – Every triumph or defeat leaves its mark, offering new modules, wreckage to scavenge, and survivors to recruit in future runs.
• A Dynamic, Ever-Changing World – From procedurally generated battlefields to shifting quests and locations, no two journeys are the same.
• Turn-Based Combat with a Twist – Reshape the terrain itself to gain the upper hand in battle. Every fight is a tactical puzzle waiting to be solved.
• Recruit and Manage Your Crew – Save lost wanderers and bolster your ranks, but choose wisely—your caravan has limited space, and each character comes with unique classes, traits, and abilities.
• Fuel or Heal? – After battle, tend to your wounded or extract their Elios to keep your caravan moving—turning them into husks in the process. How far will you go to survive?
• Face Ruthless Foes – From the oppressive Imperials to the enigmatic Arcanists, battle 40 enemy classes in a desperate fight for survival.

You can download Dunebound Tactics today and see if you have what it takes to outlast the desert and wishlist the game on Steam to join the conversation with other players!