Welcome back, Dear Reader, for the latest batch of roguelike releases, otherwise known as Gone Rogue.
Regulars will already know that I pass on the porno games, any free-to-play fluff, demo games and prologues, and of course, anything that looks like it needs a bit longer in the proverbial oven.
After some feedback, I’ve started looking out for games made using loads of AI. While a little help from AI is one thing, using it to make most or all of a game is something else. I’ll try and find a balance and make sure we’re focusing on games made for people, by people.
Finally, it’s also probably worth highlighting that I’m not writing the descriptions below myself, as I prefer to let the developers speak for themselves in this feature.
And so, with the house rules firmly in place, here are this week’s roguelike and roguelite releases across PC and console!
I Had a Plan! | Benevolent Banana Studio | March 28 | PC (Win) | “You are a Wizard, with a brilliant plan. Unfortunately you also have teammates. As you make your way through dungeons and forests alike, you need to manage your team mates… and your frustration. I Had A Plan! is a Tactical Roguelite Semi-Autobattler set in a 3D world with 2D Characters.”
Sheol Inferno | jomego76, kebit | March 28 | PC (Win) | “Sheol Inferno is a roguelike card game in which you will accompany Dante on his journey through the 9 circles of Hell and fight alongside him to defeat the guardians of the circles.”
Goat Survivor | DUMARU | March 28 | PC (Win) | “Choose your character, grow stronger, and defeat endless waves of enemies! But simple combat isn’t enough—stand on the magic circle and survive for a set time to win. Strategically move and combine skills to create the best survival strategy!”
Tesserarii | Dylan Van Beek | March 28 | PC (Win) | “The dice rolling rogue-like. Tesserarii is an enchanting indie strategy game where you increase the power of your dice rolls and combos to deliver satisfyingly powerful blows to the enemy.”
4X4 Progress | hotarubii | March 28 | PC (Win) | “Choose your desired civilization, design your 4×4 cities with the most efficient layout, and advance your civilization! However, the layout is reset every turn.”
Sorcevival | Old Point Games | March 27 | PC (Win) | “Sorcerers have nearly succumbed to corruption. In Sorcevival, a horde survivor roguelite, it’s time to turn the tide. Choose wisely how to empower your magic spells as you face nightmarish creatures. How far will you go in this battle for survival?”
Arcane Board | Arnolds Ostrovskis, Elena Nazarenko | March 27 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “Collect magical tiles and deploy them strategically on your Arcane Board in this block sudoku and roguelike deckbuilder. Set up combos and unleash them at the right time—whether offensively, defensively, or to build your power. Master and learn the secrets of the board.”
Tilemancer | Szym Games | March 27 | PC (Win) | “Tilemancer dungeon is a minimalist dungeon crawler – card game where you create & explore your own dungeon. Create your own path, fight your way through the dungeon, gear up and claim the dungeon to become the next Tilemancer !”
Risk & Riches | Growlery Games | March 27 | PC (Win) | “This roguelite deckbuilder is set in the American West. Battle monsters, cultists, and folkloric creatures while searching for gold and the source of the evil within a mine. You choose when to leave, not where to go. Will you play it safe returning to the surface, or risk it all by going deeper?”
Once Upon A Tile | KnotHorn Studio | March 27 | PC (Win) | “Once Upon A Tile is a rogue-lite strategic dungeon-builder, where you don’t control the hero! Instead, you cleverly place dungeon tiles to guide your hero to victory – or to their demise, if you are careless. You will need to be tricky and clever in this dungeon-building puzzle game!”
Rift of the NecroDancer | Brace Yourself Games | March 27 | Nintendo Switch | “Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters pouring through the Rift! Each monster has unique behaviors—like bats that shift lanes when attacked—and tougher foes take multiple hits to dispatch. Learn the pattern of each new fretful fiend to keep the music flowing!”
Break the Empire | Edym Pixels | March 26 | PC (Win) | “Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.”
Grit & Valor – 1949 | Milky Tea Studios | March 26 | PC (Win) | “A dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Grit and Valor – 1949 puts you in command of an elite Mech Squadron. Think fast and battle the Evil Axis forces to liberate Europe. Upgrade your Mechs and Pilots and develop new strategies to neutralise the enemy HQ!”
Mother Machine | Maschinen-Mensch | March 26 | PC (Win) | “Climb, jump, and explore procedurally generated alien caves in this 1-4 player co-op action-RPG platformer. Customize your cute gremlin, embrace the creative chaos, and unlock a vast array of mutations to shape your personal playstyle and role in a group!”
Rocket Rats | Gagonfe | March 26 | PS, Xbox | “All systems are go, prepare for liftoff! Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat waves of cheesy critters on the moon. You play as one of many rats whose job is to extract cheese for your space base – by blasting them off with guns!”
Eternal League | Eternal Squares | March 26 | PC (Win) | “Step into a futuristic battleground where every decision shapes your destiny. In Eternal League, you’ll embark on an epic journey through a fast-paced roguelike RPG that combines customization, strategic combat, and a unique session-based progression system that rewards your skill and creativity.”
Guidus Zero | izzle | March 26 | PC (Win) | “Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based action roguelike game. Explore the sinkhole known as the “Scar” to search for spirits and treasure chests, and defeat the corrupted enemies and bosses as you strive to reach the deepest floor of the Scar, where the source of chaos awaits.”
Nordhold | StunForge | March 25 | PC (Win) | “Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?”
Flocking Hell | Sextant Studios | March 25 | PC (Win) | “Flocking Hell is a deeply strategic roguelite where you defend your pasture from demonic invasion. It blends calm exploration with auto-battler combat, offering a mix of easy-to-learn mechanics and thought-provoking gameplay. It also has a LOT of sheep 🐑😈”
The Deadly Path | Owlskip Enterprises | March 25 | PC (Win) | “Aid the Deities of Dread in their quest for vengeance and pave the way for their ascension. Gather grim materials, construct defences and expand the underworld to appease the rage of the gods in The Deadly Path, a unique building management and roguelike strategy game.”
Wave Defense Trappist | Neon Development | March 25 | PC (Mac, Win) | “Gear up and get going! Defend your outposts from waves of alien enemies with your mech. Build and upgrade your base, protecting the extraction of the mysterious planetary system’s rich resources!
Rogueformer | Daniels Šlosbergs | March 25 | PC (Win) | “Rogueformer is a 2D, procedurally generated, platformer where a magical, living ice cube develops a range of unique perks that help it survive in a cruel, destructible environment, filled with all sorts of foes and curses.”
Airlock Arena: Profit or Perish | Mason & John Norvell | March 24 | PC (Win) | “Strap in, space slugs! Join forces with up to three buddies in this chaotic multiplayer roguelike. Dodge treacherous asteroid fields, outsmart the authorities, and secure precious cargo. Survival is optional, profit is mandatory. Are you ready to risk it all for the ultimate haul?”
No Ticket Back: Craft, Survive & Escape | GameEraStudios | March 24 | PC (Win) | “As the brave crew sets course for the Red Planet, their mission takes a terrifying turn. In the vast emptiness of space, their once-proud vessel becomes a haunted nightmare. Can they survive the horrors that await them in the darkness and escape or will they succumb before completing their mission?”
Cosmo Rider | Conversion7 | March 24 | PC (Win) | “Physics based roguelite bullet-hell-and-heaven horde-survivor action game. Research and upgrade spaceship. Traverse procedurally generated galaxies with support of Cosmo-Rider guild.”
Kingdom of Cards | Rubber Duck Games | March 24 | PC (Win) | “From cropland to forest, from academy to conqueror’s guild, expand territory of your kingdom. As the kingdom grows, crises will quietly arise. No worries: prepare to use the resource cards to train a group of powerful guardians to eliminate enemies and protect your kingdom.”
Grabbus | Foxoplasm | March 24 | PC (Win) | “Grab, Throw, Build, Explore, Upgrade, Fuse, Shoot, and Loot in this surreal, high-energy adventure where breaking the limits and reaching further is encouraged!”
Herogue | 巴豆肥工作室 | March 24 | PC (Win) | “Why hello there, hero! Herogue is a game that combines turn-based battle mechanics with roguelike elements. Lead your team into battle, using upgrades to create custom skill styles. Test out tons of characters and upgrade paths to find a fighting style that will lead you to victory!”
Turtle Riders | Solenya | March 24 | PC (Win) | “Ride giant turtles and aim your weapons at hordes of enemies chasing you while you gather as many resources as you can. Pick your upgrades carefully and create strong builds to survive the long road to the Outpost!”
Hexagod | Aarimous | March 24 | PC (Win) | “A minimalist roguelike village builder where you place hexagon tiles, manage resources, and command your villagers.”
Midnight at the Disco | Taphouse Games | March 22 | PC (Win) | “Annihilate grotesque eyeball monsters in this top-down, roguelike, bullet purgatory, twin-stick shooter. Survive a full day raging on the dance floor by blasting baddies using unique builds combos on each frantic run to nab a spot on the online leaderboards.”
MudGate | Olav Botterli | March 21 | PC (Win) | “MudGate is about exploration, unveiling its zones piece by piece as you navigate, and reclaiming seized ground to mend a torn world. This medieval fantasy RPG lets you traverse various biomes, gear up, and face foes to reclaim captured lands. Inspired by text-based MUDs, MudGate emphasizes relaxed exploration and simplified combat visuals, supporting both single-player and multiplayer modes.”
Starborn Survivor | Byte Sized Creations | March 21 | PC (Win) | “Starborn Survivor is a sci-fi action roguelite where you control a robotic warrior fighting relentless alien hordes. Navigate, shoot, upgrade, and strive to survive for as long as possible! Tailor your loadout and adapt to the increasing challenges in this thrilling bullet-dodging adventure.”
Hero’s Hour | Storm Trident | March 21 | Xbox | “Hero’s Hour is an accessible, yet-deep and content-rich Strategy Roleplaying Game. Take control of your hero, explore the world, build up your town, fight fast-paced battles, level up your hero and amass an army large enough to take out the opponents – before they take you out.”
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