Roguelite

30Sep

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Katanaut – PC Review

Katanaut is a new 2D horror roguelite by Voidmaw now available on PC. Enter a massive drifting space station and explore the horrors within while discovering enhancements and unlocks to increase your combat prowess. With publishing assistance from the newly resurrected Acclaim, Inc., you can pick it up only on Steam. If Dead Space and Dead Cells Had a Baby… Anyone breezing over info about Katanaut may also make the same comparison I did to Dead Cells. Both are pixel graphic 2D action roguelites with seemingly similar mechanics. So then, what sets them apart? What makes each worth playing in their own right? Comparisons slightly aside, I dove into Katanaut to find out. Read up on my thoughts below. Gameplay Katanaut is an action roguelite that will challenge your ability to be quick...

2Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Holy Shoot – PC Preview

Time to welcome a new rogue-lite shooter, crawling out of hell or maybe falling down from heaven. That’s what my preview is here to uncover. This is Tale Era Interactive’s first project, and it’s called Holy Shoot. It offers fun abilities and holy armaments against demon spawn. The game is out now in early access, and it could be yours for £16.75 on Steam. Warning! GIFs used in this article contain flashing images. I may be a Holy warrior, but I'll be damned if I let the demons win! Gameplay Holy Shoot’s story is a simple one, seven holy artifacts have been stolen from heaven, and we head down to get them back. So far, the game only offers two characters, Toshiko and Samuel. Toshiko is locked at the start but is easily unlocked by beating the first boss once. Before each run, we st...

21Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hell Clock – PC Review

Next up in my continuing spree of roguelikes comes Hell Clock by Rogue Snail (Relic Hunters Legend). Collect relics, gear, and further your descension with customizable builds in this new hack and slash style roguelite ARPG. With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Conquest Dark), the game releases on Steam this Tuesday, July 22nd. Don't Lock Into a Build in Hell Clock Yes, I know. I should give the roguelites a rest. But hear me out! They always look so quick and fun to pick up! I also seem to enjoy finding the interesting ways that they can differ from one another. Hell Clock is no different and I hope you'll take the time to see why you should also check out this new roguelite ARPG below! Gameplay Hell Clock is a roguelite, hack and slash ARPG that is set in the aftermath of the Canudos War...

21Jul

By Matt EvansNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Every Day We Fight – PC Preview

Every Day We Fight is developed and published by Signal Space Lab, and is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access. This turn-based tactical roguelite throws players into the boots of resistance fighters battling an overwhelming alien threat in a decaying urban Earth setting. Available with a 33% launch discount is this a game worth picking up? Early Access Reception Signal Space Lab are known for experimental narrative and interactive projects. With this ambitious title they venture into tactical strategy. Seeking to combine XCOM-inspired tactical combat with roguelite meta-progression. The game is planned for a full release later this year with expanded content, missions, and polish based on community feedback. If you’re as intrigued as I am by Every Day We Fight’s mix of ta...

15Jul

By CharlieNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Worship – PC Early Access Preview

Get ready to embark on a new, dark journey into the occult in Worship, the new cultist-themed roguelite game by Chasing Rats Games. Originally set for a 2022 release, the game makes its Early Access debut on July 16th on Steam! A potential "Cult" Classic? From the title alone, I came here expecting a game along the lines of Cult of the Lamb, I left playing… Pikmin? To be fair, there are noticeable differences between Pikmin and Worship. In one of them, you can have your minions fight to the death for you and your cause, often dying brutally and unnecessarily due to preventable situations that you have put them in, and in Worship you can draw pretty shapes! All jokes aside, I've had a great time playing so far. It is even more fun than I expected it to be! I think we already have a great ...

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

10Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

News & Updates

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

What did you do yesterday? Maybe some work and played some games? Same. Oh and I attended an annoucement event from our friends over at Grindstone! And I come bearing good news. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the Nordic-themed roguelite horde survivor, is rolling into a 1.0 release this September on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. More Norse Roguelite Goodness Grindstone has announced that Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will be heading to a full 1.0 release very soon! It will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. I previously checked this game out when it hit early access earlier this year. It had already left a great impression on me and it was great to see more content has been added and improvements made with user input since. In fact they actually just launched a major content patch to...

Netherworld Covenant – PC Early Access Preview

29Jun

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Netherworld Covenant – PC Early Access Preview

Netherworld Covenant is an isometric crossover of souls-like and roguelite gameplay in development by MadGoat Game Studio with publishing by Infini Fun. Obtain souls of the fallen in the form of companion abilities and create unique builds to suit your preferred playstyle as you fight between realms. The game is now available in Early Access for PC on Steam and Epic. Who Put these Dodge Mechanics in my Roguelite?!? Yep. It's me. Here with yet another roguelite. I will note that the game describes itself as a roguelike rather than a roguelite, and I was curious to see how it plays differently than others I have recently spent time with reviewing. Needless to say, Netherworld Covenant caught me a bit off guard with a more unique playstyle that took a little getting used to. Check out my th...

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – PC Review

23Jun

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – PC Review

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is the new game developed by Stormteller Games. Serving as both a stand-alone game and sequel to the events of Lost in Random. We take the role of Queen Aleksandra as she attempts to stop the Eternal Die in this new rogue-like Hack’ n Slash game. If you’re like me and enjoyed the world of Random wish to know more. Then it’s out now on Steam for £19.99, with the Fortune Edition costing £31.99. With it, you get the soundtrack, art-book and two additional outfits. If you’re a little sceptical or just want to try before you buy, then a demo is also available. Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns Better face my demons, or "die" trying. The game takes place after the events of the first game, but I wouldn’t ...

Chronicles Of The Wolf – PC Demo Preview

20Jun

By JoseNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Chronicles Of The Wolf – PC Demo Preview

Chronicles Of The Wolf is a metroidvania so fiercely loyal to its source material that it could have fooled me into believing it was made in the early 90s. As cliché and overused as it may sound, the game is a true love letter to the roots of the genre. Whilst the game is available now on Steam this is a preview article of the demo only. A Nostalgic Throwback, For Better And For Worse As soon as you open the game, your senses teleport you back to a time when the internet made strange noises, phones had long curly cords, and televisions were as heavy as modern fridges. The menu options, the eerie retro music, and the 32-pixel resolution all work together in harmony to deliver an incredibly immersive experience. Let's check it out. Gameplay You play as Mateo Lombardo, an initiate of ...

19Jun

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Book of Aaru – PC Review

The Book of Aaru, out now on Steam, starts strong; you get to play as a cat. A CAT! With slow-mo time powers in a glowing Egyptian sci-fi tomb. Say what you want about the game’s bugs (and we will), when a game lets me roleplay as a cursed feline adventurer in an ancient, future labyrinth, I’m in. Developed and published by Amenti Studios, The Book of Aaru pitches itself as a roguelite in the style of Hades and Curse of the Dead Gods, with destructible environments, time manipulation, and multiweapon combat. It’s a bold entry from a passionate indie team, blending Egyptian mythology with cosmic tech and feline acrobatics—but does it land on its feet? The Book of Aaru needs more than just a rewrite. Let’s hear it! What’s your favourite game where you play as an animal? Bonus points for ob...