Welcome back, Dear Reader, to the first Gone Rogue of 2025. This week’s round-up covers the games that came out over the holidays, and there are some fun titles to tell you about, including my personal pick: OMG Words. I think I might take a look at Mangui, too.
As explained over in the monthly update, I’m taking things slow at the start of 2025. That being so, this week’s Gone Rogue is going to be slightly different to usual. Not only is it going to cover two weeks instead of one, but I’m also going to be slightly more selective with the games that feature, to keep things leaner and more manageable.
Brick Survivors | ChaNoCreArt | Jan 3 | PC (Win) | “Bricks Survivors blends retro brick-breaker charm with modern roguelike intensity. Survive fast-falling brick waves and face pixel art bosses.”
OMG Words | Dave | Jan 3 | PC (Win) | “Bringing roguelike mechanics to classic word games. Use relics to create powerful combos, play boons to craft your tiles and board, use your powers to defeat a host of tricky opponents.”
Dungeon Raze | Kotaro Yoshida | Jan 2 | PC (Win) | “Here’s a fast-paced dungeon destruction shooter you can clear in as little as 30 minutes! Break walls for shortcuts, detours, or direct paths. Double ammo, halve reload time, and power up to smash through even the toughest walls!”
Extermination | Dragonware Mechanics | Jan 2 | PC (Win) | “Embark on a thrilling interstellar adventure! Scout uncharted planets, overcome native threats, gather components to enhance your robot, and discover groundbreaking abilities. Prepare the path for future colonists and make your mark on the galaxy!”
I’m Lost In Space | RexBits | Jan 2 | PC (Win) | “During a routine space expedition, astronaut Julia is thrown into a dangerous, unknown galaxy. Isolated, she faces hostile aliens and uncovers mysteries of lost civilizations, using all available resources to survive and find her way back to Earth and her children.”
Wisterix | Limit | Jan 1 | PC (Win) | “Wisterix is a fast-paced top-down shooter. As you enter an ever-shifting void, you’ll face relentless hordes of monsters guarding the gates to deeper, more treacherous dimensions. Fight through shifting worlds, collect weapons, and adapt your strategy as the void twists and turns against you.”
The Legend of Cyber Cowboy | Eastaisasoft Limited | Jan 1 | PC (Win), PS, Switch, Xbox | “Liberate a town from gangs of cybernetic bandits! The Legend of Cyber Cowboy is a top-down twin-stick shooter presented in slick pixel art style.”
Wicked West | Maid Games | Jan 1 | PC (Win) | “Survive the unforgiving frontier in Wicked West, a top-down shoot ’em up where every kill earns upgrades and new abilities. Face relentless enemies, epic bosses, and one-shot death in this brutal Wild West survival challenge. Can you outlast the chaos?”
Undead Cave Defence | UCD Studio | Jan 1 | PC (Win) | “Undead army fills the world, and we are trapped in the cave of an ancient god. Roguelike strategic defense! Use your resources wisely, lead your soldiers, and unite the survivors. Ultimately, turn your cave into a fortress capable of defeating the undead king. The fate of the world is in your hands.”
BattleCap | MechAlmond Productions | Dec 31 | PC (Win) | “Dive into an exhilarating maritime battle for 1 to 4 players! Assemble warships with a variety of bottle caps, allowing the warships to transform and break, experiencing flexible physics that brings a refreshing maritime battle! Fight monsters together, or engage in a battle with your friends.”
Gunlocked | FromLefcourt | Dec 30 | Switch | “A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships. Simple enough to play with one hand, frantic enough to make you hold on with both.”
Mangui | Damulchi | Dec 29 | PC (Win) | “Mangui is a turn-based roguelike game inspired by spooky traditional Korean folklore. Play as one of four protagonists, unraveling the mysteries of the dark Mangui mountains. Live to tell the tale in this dangerous world filled with ghouls and monsters!”
Mine : Forever | slimestudio | Dec 28 | PC (Win) | “⛏️ Mine rocks, alchemize treasures, fill the mushroom codex, and rebirth! 🌟 Infinite growth, endless fun—step into the world of limitless mining and become a legend!”
Klondike’s Hike: A Solitaire Roguelike | Duality Workshop | Dec 27 | PC (Win) | “Klondike, a gold-panning otter, had a vision of golden shores up in the mountains. Help her reach this mythical place in this solitaire-based roguelike! Use items to modify your cards, bend the rules, and power through the many traps in your way.”
Hell’s Descent | Frosty | Dec 26 | PC (Win) | “Start your roguelite adventure as a sorceresses that wields the arcane elements of fire, ice, lightning and more, acquire talents and find new gear! You must survive the relentless enemies of hell and defeat the seven deadly sins.”
Elite Exorcist Miko | tian nya | Dec 26 | PC (Win) | “A bullet hell shoot ’em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!”
Grave Deceiver | CoveiroDev | Dec 25 | PC (Win) | “Grave Deceiver is a rogue-like where a corpse swaps places with you in the grave, casting you into hell while it takes your place in the world of the living. Now, you must fight to escape and return home.”
Euclid Valley | Isaac Wild | Dec 25 | PC (Win) | “Euclid Valley is a fast-paced, arcade game with some rougelike elements in which you fight for survival against all manner of shapes in a variety of small, difficult levels. Strive to achieve the highest score possible by staying alive and killing the hoards of enemies.”
meldpit | monotone | Dec 24 | PC (Win) | “meldpit is an arcade roguelike twinstick shooter. conquer the chambers of meldpit with various perks that make you stronger along the way. defeat unique types of enemies and see how far you can go!”
Dicey Tales | Superlazy | Dec 24 | PC (Win) | “Roll the dice in your hand! Dicey Tales, a TRPG-inspired game, combines deckbuilding with strategy in a unique SRPG experience. Assemble the ultimate expedition team with a variety of heroes. Defeat powerful bosses through strategic decisions and a bit of luck!”
FallNation Lost Stories | FivexGames | Dec 23 | PC (Win) | “FallNation: Lost Stories is a procedurally generated first-person roguelike filled with handcrafted locations, powerful upgrades, and an evolving storyline. Discover deeper questions about the fate of humanity in the cosmos, dive into the adventure and discover what lies beyond!”
Guardian Grids | MeshWorker | Dec 23 | PC (Win) | “A simple and fun tower defense game! Combining light card elements with the fun of randomness.”
Straight to the Bone | Foreign Aid | Dec 23 | PC (Win) | “Auto-running, speed run supporting, achievement hunting Roguelike, with a unique twist on how to manage your build.”
