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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 17m

Following hot-on-the-heels of the new Hades comes a stylish new action-roguelite beat 'em up from the genre masters.

Absolum Review: a damn fine beat ’em up and a solid roguelite to boot

Following hot-on-the-heels of the new Hades comes a stylish new action-roguelite beat 'em up from the genre masters.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 22h

It's a little rough around the edges, but there's still lots to like about the prequel to E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy.

Daimon Blades Early Access: the fantasy RPG is savage solo but much more fun with friends

It's a little rough around the edges, but there's still lots to like about the prequel to E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 1d

A demo for Void/Breaker has just dropped on PS5, and you'll find all the latest details within.

Void/Breaker is heading to PS5 next, new demo is out now for destructive first-person shooter

A demo for Void/Breaker has just dropped on PS5, and you'll find all the latest details within.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 1d

There's a new demo for Swapmeat out now, and the co-op roguelite is set to arrive in just a couple of weeks.

Swapmeat Early Access release date just confirmed alongside a brand new demo

There's a new demo for Swapmeat out now, and the co-op roguelite is set to arrive in just a couple of weeks.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Time is upon us, literally, as the ninth king joins the ranks of 9 Kings.

9 Kings finally has nine kings, and it’s about time if you ask me

Time is upon us, literally, as the ninth king joins the ranks of 9 Kings.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Games like Hades 2: thrilling action-roguelites, ARPGs, and isometric dungeon crawlers

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Games like Hades 2: thrilling action-roguelites, ARPGs, and isometric dungeon crawlers - Rogueliker

If you've finished with Hades 2 and you're after more roguelike and roguelite goodness, then these action-RPGs might do the trick!

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 3d

New ways to play and a bunch of tweaks and fixes have just dropped in update 1.1 - and there's a cosmetic DLC pack, too.

Abyssus gets Infinite Mode and more in new (and free) 1.1 update, there’s cosmetic DLC, too

New ways to play and a bunch of tweaks and fixes have just dropped in update 1.1 - and there's a cosmetic DLC pack, too.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 6d

If you're after a proper roguelike with turn-based combat, proc-gen, and harsh consequences, this list of great rogues should hopefully have something for you!

Great Contemporary Roguelikes & Turn-Based Roguelites

If you're after a proper roguelike with turn-based combat, proc-gen, and harsh consequences, this list of great rogues should hopefully have something for you!

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 7d

I've added three brilliant rogues to the big list, including two new releases and one classic

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The Best Roguelike Games: the best roguelites, deckbuilders, RPGs, auto-shooters, and more - Rogueliker

Rogueliker presents a selection of the finest roguelikes and roguelites across PC, console and mobile platforms.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Windwalk just gave us a heads-up on the new content coming to Sworn in the months ahead.

Sworn post-launch roadmap revealed, alternate bosses, challenges and more

Windwalk just gave us a heads-up on the new content coming to Sworn in the months ahead.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 7d

In the wake of the big launch of Guntouchables, I had some questions for Game Swing.

Guntouchables Interview: catching up with Game Swing after the co-op rogue’s big launch

In the wake of the launch of Guntouchables, I had some questions for Game Swing.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Megabonk came out of nowhere and bonked me on the head for 20x damage. Here's my review of this excellent auto-shooter!

Megabonk Review: it’s mega tough and mega grindy, but it’s also mega good

Megabonk came out of nowhere and bonked me on the head for 20x damage. Here's my review of this excellent auto-shooter!

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 8d

Shape of Dreams is proving to be a royal success, and the developers keep on pushing the changes as sales targets continue to topple.

Shape of dreams gets another rebalancing patch, and sprints past 5 million games sold

Shape of Dreams is proving to be a royal success, and the developers keep on pushing the changes as sales targets continue to topple.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 8d

The new price hike on Game Pass required a total overhaul of my guide, but alongside an updated list, there is much more platform info in there now

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Game Pass Roguelikes & Roguelites: all the roguelike games on PC and Xbox Game Pass - Rogueliker

Your resource for all things roguelike and roguelite on Game Pass across PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 8d

A new demo just dropped for side-scrolling fighting roguelike Trials of Valor, and I decided to check it!

Trials of Valor is a mish-mash of side-scrolling and skilled brawling, and the new demo just hit

A new demo just dropped for side-scrolling fighting roguelike Trials of Valor, and I decided to check it!

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 8d

This month's big update is crammed full of roguish loveliness of all shapes and sizes.

The October Update: the hits keep on coming with yet more great roguelikes inbound

This month's big update is crammed full of roguish loveliness of all shapes and sizes.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 9d

CloverPit dropped just before the weekend, and now I've wasted my life savings on a never-ending slot machine from hell.

CloverPit Review: hell is eternity with nothing but a satanic slot machine for company

CloverPit dropped just before the weekend, and now I've wasted my life savings on a never-ending slot machine from hell.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 10d

Hell Clock has just been patched with a big crafting update.

Hell Clock just got crafting via its big 1.1 Clockmaker’s Tool update

Hell Clock has just been patched with a big crafting update.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 12d

Out of Time has a bit of everything, and the MMO auto-shooter hybrid just landed on PC.

Out of Time Early Access: a little bit of this and a little bit of that (and quite a bit of fun)

Out of Time has a bit of everything, and the MMO auto-shooter hybrid just landed on PC.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 12d

Fresh after the announcement of Arctic Drive, I was given a little look under the hood of this procedurally-generated co-op survival adventure.

Arctic Drive Interview: a vaguely roguish road trip for friends in search of ice and adventure

Fresh after the announcement of Arctic Drive, I was given a little look under the hood of this procedurally-generated co-op survival adventure.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 14d

After some time in Early Access, the god-powered action-roguelite hits 1.0 on PC and also lands on Switch 1 and 2.

Hades II is updated to version 1.0 on PC, and the witches just launched on the Switches, too

After some time in Early Access, the god-powered action-roguelite hits 1.0 on PC and also lands on Switch 1 and 2.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 14d

Sandwiched between Silksong and Hades 2 is Sworn, the new co-op action-roguelite with an Arthurian twist and an unfortunate launch date.

Sworn Review: it follows the Hades script, but the Arthurian roguelite gets its lines right

Sandwiched between Silksong and Hades 2 is Sworn, the new co-op action-roguelite with an Arthurian twist and an unfortunate launch date.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 15d

Hades 2 Review: it’s about time as the god-like roguelite sequel leaves EA and hits Switch 1/2

Hades 2 is bigger and better than Hades in pretty much every way, and the wait is over to play the final version of the game.

Hades 2 Review: it’s about time as the god-like roguelite sequel leaves EA and hits Switch 1/2

Hades 2 is bigger and better than Hades in pretty much every way, and the wait is over to play the final version of the game.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 15d

The Astral Riftlands have teleported into The Spell Brigade as the friendship-ruining co-op auto-shooter gets closer to launch.

The Spell Brigade Update 12 delivers The Astral Riftlands biome and a chaotic new way to play

The Astral Riftlands have teleported into The Spell Brigade as the friendship-ruining co-op auto-shooter gets closer to launch.

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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Cheat Death is a card game about getting one over on Death, with your soul at stake.

Cheat Death wants to you bet on your very soul

Cheat Death is a card game about getting one over on Death, with your soul at stake.

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