Rebuild Games has announced that their indie auto roguelite RPG, Summer Road, will be showcased at BitSummit 13th in Kyoto from July 18-20, with demos available at the Phoenixx booth and Bandai Namco's Gyaar Studio. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese in 2025. Each gameplay session lasts 10 minutes, featuring automatic combat and gear swapping. The story follows three children and a creature named Mogmo as they explore various environments. The game alternates between a "Town Phase," where players can interact with the storyline, and an "Adventure Phase," which includes auto battles and gear discovery.
Indie developers have launched Whisker Squadron: Survivor, a roguelite shooter inspired by the Star Fox series, after a long hiatus since the last official release in 2017. The game, created by Flippfly, features on-rail shooting combined with roguelite elements, allowing players to choose ships and weapons to fight robotic enemies called The Swarm. It includes three acts with boss fights, voiced dialogues, and accessibility options. Whisker Squadron: Survivor is available on PC via Steam for .99, with a promotional price of .99 until February 28th. A Deluxe Edition is also available for .87, currently priced at .29. The recent 1.0.0 update introduced new features, improvements, and bug fixes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.