Monster Train developer Shiny Shoe has just announced a release date for its next game: Inkbound. The co-op tactical roguelite is set to leave Early Access when Update 1.0 lands on April 11.
There are a bunch of additions coming with the big 1.0, which lands after almost a year in Early Access, including a new quest line that culminates in a battle with the Final Boss.
On top of that, players can expect to see full controller support and a refined Steam Deck experience (yay), as well as additional character classes, new locations to explore, and a variety of under-the-hood tweaks. As they put it:
“These include a deep editing pass to ensure that that text is consistent throughout; quality-of-life updates; and player-requested balancing adjustments designed to keep Inkbound challenging over the long haul.”
Creative director Andrew Krausnick added: “We’ve focused the experience around the core storylines, eliminated randomness, and made sure all characters are fully voiced. If you’ve tried Inkbound before or are here for the first time, this is the definitive version.”
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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!
