Slots and Daggers is a game that combines elements of slot machines and roguelike card games, set in a fantasy-themed environment. Players start with three basic actions: Coin, Shield, and Sword, which are activated by stopping a spinning slot machine, introducing an element of chance. Players can enhance their actions with earned coins, unlock new abilities, and acquire additional slots. The game features pixel art monsters and a fantasy-themed slot machine, with immersive sound design. It has an estimated runtime of eight to ten hours and is available on Steam for .99 / £4.68.
The medieval roguelike deckbuilder, The Royal Writ, developed by Save Sloth Studios and published by Yogscast Games, will launch on PC via Steam on August 7. Players command cards on the battlefield, strategically positioning them to advance toward the enemy while facing the risk of permanent destruction for cards that fail to achieve victory. The game features a diverse army of characters with unique abilities, including an injured flamingo and a short-sighted chicken archer. There are two campaigns: one focused on quelling a rebellion and another introducing gunpowder as a new adversary. Key features include intuitive gameplay, roguelike progression, card permadeath, a charming art style, memorable NPC encounters, special boss mechanics, a gradual difficulty ladder, challenge modes, and collectible relics that alter gameplay dynamics.
Quantum Threshold is a new VR game available on Steam that features a dystopian cyberpunk world populated by rogue AI agents called Techno Wraiths. Players assume the role of a wheelchair user, challenging traditional norms in first-person shooters. The game includes unique mechanics that utilize the wheelchair for movement and combat, offering randomized loot, evolving enemies, and a progression system that resets upon death while allowing for permanent upgrades. The Steam version enhances graphics and performance compared to the Quest version. Key features include wheelchair combat, roguelike progression with randomized elements, and power-ups inspired by other popular games. The game is available at a 10% discount for its first week on Steam.
