Roguelike Review Archives

8Apr

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Grind Survivors – PC Review

Grind Survivors is a new top-down action roguelike, bullet hell mashup by Pushka Studios. Survive your way through endless swarms of demons in fast-paced biomes, gaining experience and stacking different bonuses to enhance your weapon. Pick up loot, boost your passives, and come back gunning. With publishing by Assemble Entertainment (Sticky Business, Endzone - A World Apart), the game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG. Grind Those Demons! Here I am at it again. Yet another roguelite/roguelike on my plate. Thankfully, I seem to keep coming up with a fresh appetite. It's pretty likely now that anything with "Survivors" in the title gives the average gamer an idea of what's on the menu at least. Does Grind Survivors hold true? Check out my ...

7Apr

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Beyond Words – PS5 Review

If you'd have asked me, "If the creators of GoldenEye and TimeSplitters collaborated, what game would they make?" my first thought would not have been Beyond Words. Two absolute childhood classic first-person shooters would have me thinking of a new splitscreen multiplayer title. Man, do we need more splitscreen multiplayer games... Nostalgia aside, Beyond Words looks like it could be one of those "Oh, just one more round" type of games! But is it? Developed by MindFuel Games, Beyond Words is an amalgamation of genres, including roguelike and word games. Is "word game" a genre? Either way, think Scrabble on steroids, and you're on the right track! Beyond Words is out now and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. How Would I Describe This Game? You ...

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike – PC Review

31Mar

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike – PC Review

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is a strategy arcade roguelite releasing March 31st on PC. With publishing by Playstack (Abiotic Factor, Balatro), developer Doraccoon brings coin pushing to a digital scale with a plethora of unique bits and bobs. You can pick it up only over on Steam. Like at the Carnival, But Better! I was always curious around the coin pusher games at the carnival. Mostly because I wanted the free tokens that would randomly fall. These days I see one on occasion at the gas station or travel center, and usually toss in a quarter or two if I have one on me. RACCOIN looks to be a more manageable for my wallet. So how does it play? Well check out the review below and I'll let you know my thoughts! Gameplay RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is a coin pushing strategy arca...

Master of Piece – PC Early Access Preview

17Feb

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Master of Piece – PC Early Access Preview

There is a thrill in Master of Piece when pieces slide neatly across the board, and a fight that looked unwinnable quietly collapses in your favour. Master of Piece, developed and published by I M GAME and I M fine, clearly understands their blend of deck-builder, rogulite and pieces. On Steam via Early Access, it presents itself as a deceptively approachable roguelite, swapping decks of cards for mercenary pieces. On the surface, its rules are straightforward enough to feel welcoming. Underneath, however, it hides a surprising amount of rigidity. Where small decisions are permanent, and misjudgements linger far longer than you might expect. Currently, Master of Piece wants to be fast, readable, and endlessly replayable. Still, it expects you to accept friction as part of the deal; whether...

6Jan

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Netherworld Covenant – PC Review

Netherworld Covenant (out now on Steam, and Epic) opens with a confident splash of crimson and black, silver armour catching the light as fallen warriors rise once more. Developed by MadGoat Game Studio and published by Infini Fun alongside CriticalLeap, Netherworld Covenant very clearly wants to sit in the uncomfortable space between roguelike repetition and Soulslike severity. The premise lands hard. You rise from death to avenge fallen comrades, only to find chaos has warped them beyond recognition. Victory doesn’t free them; their spirits bind to you, granting spectral abilities that shape every run. It’s a striking hook, but it also sets the tone early. Netherworld Covenant doesn’t ease you in. It demands pace, punishes hesitation, and makes the consequences clear. From the opening...

8Dec

By JoseNo Comments

PC Reviews

Death Howl – PC Review

Death Howl invites players into a sorrow-soaked spirit realm where grief becomes both a weapon and a burden. Developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios, this indie title blends three genres that have never been combined like this before. It plays like a soulslike with an integrated deck-building system and grid-based combat. You craft combat cards, collect totems, and face corrupted animal spirits as you guide a grieving mother on a desperate journey to challenge death itself and save her son. Enter the Pixelated Underworld I've never been the biggest fan of soulslike games, often preferring the more forgiving variant, soulslite. Death Howl reminds me of one of my favorite games, Blasphemous. Both games have the high difficulty of soulslikes, with a cryptic world to ...

16Oct

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dicealot – PC Review

There’s something about dice in video games that always gets my heart rolling. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of tabletop games, maybe it’s the thrill of chance, or maybe it’s just that sound when a perfect roll hits the table and you know fortune’s finally decided to stop mocking you. Whatever it is, Dicealot out now on Steam by Goodview Games, published by Yogscast Games, leans all in on that satisfying roll. Dicealot a lot of dice, a lot of rolls It’s genuinely great seeing Yogscast continue their support for quirky indie gems. They’ve built a bridge between creators and gamers that feels refreshingly genuine, and Dicealot fits that ethos perfectly. With a charming, risk-filled romp through Camelot where luck, logic, and laughter all share the same pint. Tell us in the comments below which ...

9Jun

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN PC Review

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is an Action, RPG, and Roguelite game made by FromSoftware. It takes place in the ELDEN RING universe, but it exists on its own two legs. I have been noticing that lately, we've had a few roguelikes that choose to have a three-person team, like Windblown, which is my strongest memory of this example. With it being a game from FromSoftware, the difficulty of the game is only in one mode. Which, for some new people coming into the game, would think it's a very difficult game. However, for people who understand FromSoftware's history and roguelites, this is what makes it fun. "How hard?" You may be asking. Oh ho ho ho. Just keep reading to see if I can let you understand what to expect. Yes! Old enemies to face and *someone whispering in my ear* WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE ...

4Mar

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Knights in Tight Spaces – PC Review

Knights in Tight Spaces (KITS) is the latest release from Bristol indie developers Ground Shatter, alongside publishers Raw Fury. Taking place in the Fights in Tight Spaces universe. Like its predecessor, KITS is a turn-based tactical deckbuilder, but this time with a high fantasy setting. Kicking off as a local mercenary, you stumble into becoming the hero/heroine opposing various evils threatening the land. Knights in Tight Spaces is available on Steam today i.e. March 4th 2025. It's time for some ragtag heroes in Knights in Tight Spaces I haven't played Fights in Tight Spaces, but I can easily see how KITS builds upon it in fresh ways. I have had a lot of fun with KITS, which pleasantly reminded me of Wildermyth and Slay The Spire. Let's check out why and how. Gameplay KITS open...

19Feb

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sworn – PC Preview

The reason I initially decided to pick up Sworn by Windwalk was the similarities to Hades. As a top down rogue-like with co-op capabilities and an Arthurian twist, it was right up my street. A part of me was worried that I would be too busy comparing Sworn to Hades to really enjoy it. However, it would honestly be a disservice to this game. If you're looking to expand your PC library, you can grab Sworn on Steam for £24.99 You've Sworn an oath to keep dying Gameplay Sworn plays like a standard rouge-like game with various encounters and battles as you make your way through different areas. It's best to play with a controller, as recommended when you load up, and plays really well on the Deck. As you make your way through Arthurian inspired areas, you will meet mythical beasts and d...