roguelike game Archives

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

IO and Square Enix vet Flösser unveils new studio Wombo Games

Janos Flösser has founded a new game studio called Wombo Games in 2023, which is developing a strategy roguelike game titled Raiders of Blackveil, set to enter Early Access this summer. Flösser has a background in the gaming industry, having previously worked at IO Interactive and Square Enix. Wombo Games aims to remain small and agile, and has successfully raised funds three times since its inception. A playable version of the game was created within the first month and a half, garnering positive feedback from investors.

BetaBeacon

March 31, 2025

COLOPL and Kazuma Kaneko announce ‘card creation roguelike’ game Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter for PC, iOS, and Android

Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter is a free-to-play card creation roguelike game by former ATLUS illustrator Kazuma Kaneko. It will launch for PC via Steam, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play this spring worldwide with language support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

BetaBeacon

February 19, 2025

15 best free Android games with no in app purchases

- AI Factory Limited offers a variety of simple free Android games with no in-app purchases - Alto's Odyssey and Alto's Adventure are free mobile games with in-app purchases that are purely cosmetic - Antiyoy is a turn-based strategy game with simple graphics and rules, featuring multiplayer and no ads or in-app purchases - Crossy Road is a popular free game with in-app purchases that are purely cosmetic - Papers, Please is a simulation game with no in-app purchases available for .99 - Doom and Destiny Advanced is a free JRPG with ads and some limitations, but contains the entire base game - OpenTTD is an open-source version of Transport Tycoon with no in-app purchases - Pathos is a retro roguelike adventure game with no in-app purchases - Pocket City is a city-building simulation game available for .99 with a premium version - Resonance of the Ocean is a short game with no complexity and no in-app purchases - Stardew Valley is a must-play RPG available for .99 without ads or microtransactions - The Spike is a volleyball game sim with optional in-app purchases - Vampire Survivors is a survival RPG with minimal gameplay and optional in-app purchases - Into the Breach is a challenging puzzle/roguelike game available on Netflix Games with no ads or in-app purchases - Vodobanka is a puzzle game where you command a SWAT team with no microtransactions, but a purchase is required after the demo version

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Minecraft creator Notch and his next move

Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft and founder of Mojang Studios, has been largely absent from game development since selling Mojang to Microsoft for .5 billion in 2014. Recently, he launched a social media poll to gauge interest in his next project, considering either a new game or a sequel to Minecraft. He expressed interest in developing a roguelike game but acknowledged the legal challenges of creating a Minecraft sequel without Microsoft's approval. Following the poll, he decided to develop a roguelike dungeon crawler titled "Levers and Chests," despite some fans' disappointment over the lack of a Minecraft sequel. Microsoft has distanced itself from Persson since the acquisition, removing references to him from Minecraft and excluding him from the game's tenth-anniversary celebration. Persson's new project will retain a voxel/pixelated art style reminiscent of Minecraft, and he aims to create a game that honors Minecraft's legacy while respecting Mojang's intellectual property.

AppWizard

February 9, 2025

The best unofficial Alien game is getting a spiritual successor where you carve up derelict ships and manage drones with ‘personality quirks’

Keenan announced three new game projects in development: 1. Humanity 2.0: A spiritual successor to Duskers, featuring a wireframe visual style where players dispatch drones to explore derelict spaceships, scavenge resources, dismantle ships, and construct new spacecraft. Drones will have unique personalities that affect their behavior. 2. Scheme: A tactical political strategy game where players navigate political intrigue as a lowborn character, using tactics like bribery and manipulation to ascend the social ladder without traditional troop movements, instead orchestrating conflicts between factions. 3. Magic Wizard Chess: A tactical roguelike game with unique gameplay mechanics, lacking health bars and incorporating psychological evaluations for players, though details remain vague.

BetaBeacon

December 17, 2024

The Best Mobile Games Of 2024 For iOS And Android

Balatro is a hit poker-roguelike game that was later ported to mobile devices in 2024. The game involves modifying your deck over the course of a run to align with bonuses granted by Joker cards, creating unique gameplay experiences. Balatro is described as deeply satisfying and challenging, with a balance that keeps players engaged.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077’s new update secretly added a Balatro-based sidequest, among other unlisted changes

CD Projekt RED released a substantial update for Cyberpunk 2077, called the 2.2 update, which includes an enhanced photo mode, new vehicles from Autofixer, and the ability to save and apply custom car coatings. Players can now have Keanu Reeves as a passenger who provides commentary. A new sidequest inspired by the roguelike game Balatro has been added, along with a treasure hunt related to Joker cards. Additional enhancements not listed in the patch notes include a new street race in Watson, new color variants for weapons, and adjustments to the counterpunch mechanic. The update raises questions about CDPR's previous statement regarding the 2.1 update being the last major one.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

The RPS 101rd best game on PC

There are over 100 noteworthy PC gaming titles that deserve recognition. Contributors have championed personal favorites for inclusion in a curated list. 1. Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness - Released in 1993, this point-and-click adventure game features a narrative set in the valley of Mordavia, where players thwart vampires. It includes a combat system similar to Street Fighter II and is available on Steam. 2. Return of the Obra Dinn - Players assume the role of an insurance investigator in 1807, exploring a ship to uncover the fates of 60 individuals using a magical stopwatch. 3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - A roguelike game where players control Isaac through randomly generated rooms, battling enemies with tears as weapons. It offers high replayability and online co-op. 4. Into The Breach - A turn-based tactics game where players command mechs to defend cities from aliens, focusing on anticipating enemy moves on an 8x8 battlefield. 5. Neon White - A speedrunning game that emphasizes rapid traversal through levels, teaching players the art of speedrunning while allowing for creative experimentation. 6. Deep Rock Galactic - A co-op FPS featuring dwarves in deep space, known for its blend of combat and teamwork, with procedurally generated alien caves. 7. Transistor - A game with a narrative of love and survival, featuring a mix of real-time and turn-based combat, and an innovative skill combination system. 8. Ghost of Tsushima - Set in feudal Japan, players control Jin Sakai, navigating themes of honor and pragmatism against a Mongol invasion, with a cinematic quality and dynamic combat system. 9. Sunless Skies - An alt-Victorian space exploration game where players pilot a locomotive, exploring narratives that reflect on existence and the British Empire.

AppWizard

November 13, 2024

Yawnoc is a new wave-based roguelike where killing your enemies the wrong way could send them growing out of control, and it’s dirt cheap right now

Yawnoc is a newly launched roguelike game that invites players to explore a forest filled with machines influenced by Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata. The game features a unique combat system in wave-based arenas where players use upgradeable abilities and firearms. Actions in the game can disrupt enemy growth patterns, leading to unpredictable outcomes. Yawnoc is currently available for purchase at a 10% discount, priced at .50 (£3.86), on Steam, with a demo available on Itch.io.

BetaBeacon

November 13, 2024

Top 24 Android games with controller support

- Stardew Valley is a popular farming sim game where players can customize their character and run a farm. - Terraria is a 2D pixel adventure game where players can mine for materials and explore underground. - Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows players to build and create in a block world. - Sky: Children of the Light is a community-based game where players can interact with each other. - Dead Cells is a roguelike game with challenging gameplay and controller support. - Brawlhalla is a cartoon fighting game with fast-paced battles and controller support.