The headline covers the main announcement, and that is the reveal that Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is coming to consoles later this year.
Specifically, the Norse myth-inspired roguelite auto-shooter is set to make an appearance on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X in 2025.
When it does make the jump from PC, it’ll do so with all of the content released thus far on PC, plus the stuff that is still to be added. That new content includes a new realm, an extra playable character, and an endless mode.
First, however, it’s the new Svartalheim update and everything that comes with it. That includes a temporary test event called Hobgoblins Everywhere, where you can get unique gear for helping out.
The main highlight of the update, however, is new playable gods, Brokk and Sindri, “who bring powerful passive bonuses through their runes.”
The new Warden class is described as “a semi-ranged tank [that] wields a hammer and shield, boasting heavy defense, crowd control, and a hunger for food, glory, and gold.” That glory will come at the expense of new enemies and a fresh-faced boss in the final act.
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!
