As you might have seen in my ongoing article, I’ve developed quite an obsession with documenting all rogues to be announced for the Switch 2.
The latest newcomer to join this list is Hunter’s Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate, a Victorian steampunk deckbuilder, developed by Crimson Herring Studios and published by Zugalu Entertainment.
What is Hunter’s Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate?
Set in the same universe as the studio’s previous project, Sovereign Syndicate, its story unfolds before the events of the first game. Here, players chose between four characters with unique cards and customise their decks before battling corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based battles to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.
As detailed in a press release we received, the game’s four classes include a hulking brute that smashes everything in their path, a cunning soldier with weapons expertise, and an alchemist with potions, poisons, and explosives. Each class has its own cards, and these can be upgraded to deliver more potent effects.
Hunter’s Moon is said to feature roguelite progression, where players can improve their airship, character, and next run using the materials they salvage. It also has a pretty interesting-sounding tarot card system, allowing players to modify their runs and improve their odds of success.
Hunter’s Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate release date
No release date has been confirmed for Hunter’s Moon, but we know it’s ‘coming soon’ in Q4 2025 to Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. The game can now be wishlished on Steam.
You can check out the game’s official announcement trailer below:
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Still with us? Of course you are! If you want to keep reading about great hand-picked rogues, the following articles represent a huge collection of the best roguelike games ever made.
Next, there are genre-specific lists that delve into the best roguelike games of all types. I’ve pulled out the best examples from each category, alongside the links to more in-depth articles!
The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
