Roguelike Review Archives

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PS5 Review

10Sep

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PS5 Review

Developer Digital Sun's debut outing Moonlighter was a smash hit when it released in 2018. Then, in 2025, the developers released Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault into Early Access. Now, less than a year later, we have the full release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC! Have the developers expanded the mechanics and gameplay for the sequel? Or is the transition to 3D the only major upgrade? Let's take a look! Moonlighter 2: More Than Just A Dungeon Crawler! Following on from the plot of the first game, players once again control Will. An interdimensional being known as Moloch banishes Will and the other villagers of Rynoka to a strange new town called Tresna. In order to return home, our white-haired hero will need to delve into the Endless Vault, recover relics, and sell ...

28Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Fogpiercer – PC Review

Fogpiercer is a strategy deckbuilder roguelite available for PC, macOS, and Linux. Choose your driver, engine and support carriages as you traverse the wasteland in search of a new home. Defend against an ongoing assault to reach the edge of the fog safely. Developed by Mad Cookies Studio (Cardbob) with publishing by Hooded Horse (Manor Lords, 9 Kings), you can find it on most digital store platforms and included with Xbox Game Pass. Chugga Chugga Boom Boom Here we are back again with another roguelite. Fogpiercer is also a strategic deckbuilder similar to Moonsigil Atlas or Slay the Spire. With a plethora of rougelites to go around, how does it shape up? Check out what I found in the review below. Gameplay Fogpiercer is a roguelite that combines strategic, turn-based combat and d...

22Jul

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Celestial Return – PC Review

Celestial Return is a narrative RPG set in a dystopian near-future with similarities to Cyberpunk 2077, Disco Elysium and movies like Blade Runner. It is made by developer Metaphor Games (Cult of the Yellow King) and published by Shoreline Games (Onirism). The juxtaposition of Celestial Return's title and the setting caught my attention. And it didn't disappoint in how the plot progresses or in how the narrative choices play out. Celestial Return is available now on Windows. Will you listen to the angel or the devil on your shoulder? Celestial Return's protagonist is Howard, a former officer of the Paranormal Investigation Division (PID) and now a grizzled private detective. The game's prologue sees the police tackling a raid on the Abstracts, a race of creatures that seemingly phase in ...

16Jun

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Savara – PS5 Review

It's time to please the Warrior God in Doryah Games new release Savara. This new roguelike has launched on Playstation so we grabbed it to see whether it was worth the disk space. You can grab Savara on the Playstation store for £15.99 but is it worth it? Read more to see what we think! If you're looking for other games to also add to your collection, you can read the rest of our Playstation reviews here! Slash your way from room to room Gameplay If you've played one game that belongs to the dungeon crawler genre, then the gameplay mechanics of Savara will be something you're used to. Hack and slash your way through different swarms of enemies until you either reach the end or pop your clogs. It does everything that a game of this genre should do. There is a very quick tutorial ...

1May

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi Switch Review

Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi is a Rouge-like, Tabletop, RPG from COLOPL Inc. A revised version of Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter that was released on May 6th 2025. Updating a few bit from the original from a larger story, one new character, a better interface and fixing the card effects in battles. For some, people who came to play this game because Kazuma Kaneko's name is on the game. Which for those who don't know, he's the original artist for the demons in the Megami Tensei series. But let's get to the bottom of this case. However, don't be surprised when we get to discussing the art portion of the review. Slaying the Spire II has prepared me for this game a bit too much. What does it mean to be a Tsukuyomi We start off playing as Tsukuyomi of Izayoi appearing in the Hashira. This co...

8Apr

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

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 Mike CreweNo 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...