Welcome, oh dearest of readers, to the latest batch of new roguelike, roguelite, and roguish releases, across PC and console.
The Steam Sale is over and it’s time to get back to checking out all the new games that have launched since the last edition of Gone Rogue, back in late June. Despite the aforementioned sale, it has been a busy couple of weeks.
First however, if you’d like a more curated list, then check out the monthly update, which includes a bunch of promising games that have released and that are still to come. The July Update is right here and it stars games such as Neon Abyss 2 and Achilles: Survivor.
If you’ve read one of my release schedule round-ups before then you already know the score, but for the uninitiated, here are the house rules: no free-to-play games or prologue releases, nothing with porn in it, I’ve started being more selective in terms of quality, and finally, I don’t write about anything that has been made with AI – keep it human, people!
With those rules in the bag, please get comfy and enjoy this month’s round-up, which includes our cover game, Every Day We Fight, and runs in chronological order, starting with…
Maze Mice | Trampoline Tales | July 11 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “Maze Mice is a bullet heaven roguelite where time only moves when you move. Collect dots, level up, choose upgrades, and avoid cats. All at your own pace.”
Raining Blood: Hellfire | Tech Booh | July 11 | PC (Win) | “Inspired by the iconic Call of Duty Zombies experience, Raining Blood Hellfire 1.0 is an intense survival bullet hell where chaos reigns and every round is a brutal battle for life — and absolute power. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.”
Xenopurge | Traptics | July 11 | PC (Win) | “Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you are a Commander tasked with purging the Xenos threat. Operate from a remote command center, issuing indirect orders via multi-screen interfaces. Plan routes, set priorities, and adapt as missions escalate and feel the true weight of being in command.”
Death Ring: Second Impact | Rouge Mecha | July 11 | PC (Win) | “Death Ring: Second Impact is a turn-based Roguelite strategy game. As the commander of the “Griffin” squadron, you must lead your Mechas and Pilots to resist the threat of mutated monsters and approaching to the secrets hidden behind the Death Ring.”
Striving for Light | Igniting Spark Games | July 11 | PC (Lin, Win) | “Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.”
Oreblaze | Ludiminal Games | July 11 | PC (Lin, Win) | “Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper!”
Coreless | Contextual Turtle | July 11 | PC (Win) | “Coreless is a single-player roguelike action game set in a sci-fi world, featuring a unique meta-progression system for deep customization. Experiment with diverse avatars, abilities, and powers to tackle challenging bosses in this dynamic adventure.”
Aurora Defense | Moka Games | July 11 | PC (Win) | “A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!
Cube Crawler | FreeTimeDevelopment | July 11 | PC (Win) | “Take on the challenge and discover a completely new 3D sci-fi dungeon crawler. The sophisticated room card mechanics and endless generated dungeons with the form of a cube, this game is unique in this genre. What will you discover while exploring?”
Every Day We Fight | Signal Space Lab | July 10 | PC (Win) | “Caught in a time loop, your band of resistance fighters is humanity’s last hope. Real-time exploration meets turn-based tactics and roguelite strategy as you learn new abilities, seek out new weapons, and develop new techniques to overcome the mysterious alien threat.”
Vielwalkers | Rogues Realms Studios | July 10 | PC (Win) | “Veilwalkers is a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder where every card you play builds momentum. Strategically manage your deck, master turn-based combat, and battle through cursed forests filled with twisted enemies and eldritch secrets.”
Occlude | Tributary Games | July 10 | PC (Win) | “Occlude is a ritual disguised as Solitaire; a cosmic-horror card game where the rules are obscured and reality is at stake. Play through cryptic challenges to reveal forbidden lore in this singleplayer narrative puzzle game for the terminally curious. Don’t worry; you can always start over.”
Mazgeon | DokitsuArt | July 10 | PC (Win) | “Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.”
M.O.O.D.S. | Sticky Stone Studio | July 10 | PC (Win) | “Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!”
Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights | Eastasiasoft | July 9 | PC (Win), Switch, PS5, Xbox | “Step into the armored boots of an overzealous knight as you fight across the continent rescuing princesses from their monstrous captors in Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights!”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate | Super Evil Megacorp | June 8 | Xbox Series | “Grab your friends, pick your favorite Turtle and jump into a roguelike adventure to save Master Splinter from the foot clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious online and local co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.”
ArcanaTris | Raki Game Studio | July 7 | PC (Win) | “ArcanaTris is a puzzle blocks game with a magical twist and roguelike mechanics. Choose a companion, rack up points, and level up. With each progression, select power-ups to evolve and take on greater challenges. Play in classic mode or challenge a friend in local co-op multiplayer!”
Ghost Pub | Capers | July 6 | PC (Win) | “It’s a game where you run Pub on Ghost Line. Cute ghosts come as guests, so treat guests to alcohol. And also, this game has the feature of Rogue Like.”
Overdrawn | Rethuna Games | July 5 | PC (Mac, Win) | “Overdrawn is a roguelike deckbuilder that twists blackjack into a tactical battle. Cards in your hand have hidden values and are revealed when played. Win the hand and deal some damage! This isn’t just luck, your cards have unique abilities which manipulate the game in your favor.”
Deck Defense | Catcus Jock | July 4 | PC (Win) | “Tower defense meets deck building in Deck Defense. Defending against the blobs is no easy feat. Will you prioritise fortifying your tower defenses or expanding the map? Build your deck with over 65 cards to choose from.”
Novel Rogue | Exe Create | July 4 | PC (Win), Switch, PS5 | “Turn the page and shape destiny in a card deck-building roguelite JRPG!”
Chosen War | 泉游工作室 | July 3 | PC (Win) | “Chosen War is a roguelike strategy game full of randomness. You’ll take on the role of the Chosen One, build and lead your army to explore various islands. Through tactical deployment, you’ll engage in battles with enemies, skillfully utilize abilities, and achieve victory with minimal losses
Primordialis | Kyler Natividad, Keith Sammut | July 2 | PC (Win) | “Primordialis is a physics-based roguelike fish builder. Unleash your creativity to defeat creatures using venomous tentacles, electrical shocks, or exploding children. The possibilities are endless. Explore the primordial depths to reveal its secrets and discover what lies beyond.”
Into the Emberlands | Tiny Roar | July 2 | Switch | “Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.”
The Drawstring Dungeon | Sleeper Build Studio | July 1 | PC (Win) | “Forge insane decks, stack powerful charms, battle pun-fueled monsters, and build your own final boss in this chaotic roguelike deckbuilder packed with evolving cards, extractions, and endless combos.”
No Heroes Here 2 | Mad Mimic | July 1 | PC (Win), Switch, PS4 | “A group of non-adventurers is the last hope in defending the castle in this chaotic co-op tower defense game with roguelike features. With up to 4 players, your party must organize the castle, work as a team to craft ammo, and shoot at enemies to protect your kingdom!”
BloodRush: Undying Wish | Lightmancer Studios | July 1 | PC (Lin, Win) | “BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n’ slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.”
Super Infection Massive Pathology | Criminal Makers | July 1 | PC (Win) | “Guide a brave bacteria to rescue his fiancée Zoe from the creatures of the immune system, using an arsenal of organic weapons and unique abilities.”
Dragon Eclipse | Fardust | July 1 | Switch | “Dragon Eclipse is a roguelite deck-builder with a unique auto-battler twist. Choose your Tamer, team up with powerful Mystlings, and battle fierce foes. Grow and evolve your Mystlings, craft a winning deck, and unleash epic combos to dominate the battlefield. But beware—the Eclipse is close!”
Rise to Mayhem | Cresenty.Studio | June 30 | PC (Win) | “Ascend a deadly tower, blast through waves of enemies, dodge incoming fire, battle fierce bosses, and chase high scores in explosive pixel-art action as a jetpack soldier.”
Ascendant | Imagishpere | June 30 | Switch | “Defeat legendary abominations, build-craft unstoppable combinations of enchanted items, investigate an ancient evil, and ascend to freedom!”
75 Demons | Noknadiv | June 29 | PC (Win) | “A roguelike demonic combat game with deck-building where you must predict your enemy’s moves to land your blows. Fast-paced combat, numerous items and weapons to unleash powerful attacks, and unique effects that will turn the battle in your favor.”
Typinc. | Game Game Games | June 28 | PC (Win) | “Typinc. is a roguelike deckbuilding typing game. Type the paragraphs presented to you and maintain your streak to survive and win the game.”
