Welcome back, Old Bean, for another instalment of Gone Rogue (now with corrected dates!). This round-up is yet another detailed list of roguelike games that were released in the week just past, Saturday to Friday. As per, I’ve skipped the porno games, the prologues and demos, and anything too rough around the edges.
To be fair, this week there were several edge cases, but hopefully, I’ve found the right balance. There were also a couple of really cool games pinned in my wishlist that aren’t really rogues, so a quick shout out to multi-platform arcade shooter Kill Knight as well as the PC-only metroidvania game Pinball Spire!
If you’d like a more curated list of recent releases, my article about the best new roguelikes should have you covered. Right, let’s begin…
Combat Complex | Spherical Horse Studios | Oct 4 | PC (Win) | “A fast-paced sci-fi ARPG with lasers, alien centipedes, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies’ attacks against them.”
Harbinger | Dobrx | Oct 3 | PC (Win) | “Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger’s retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing ’90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.”
Wizard of Legend II | Dead Mage | Oct 3 | PC (Win) | “Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!”
The Last Plague: Blight | Original Studios | Oct 3 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “Endure an authentic survival experience unlike any other in The Last Plague: Blight. Carefully tend to your well-being, brave countless threats, and overcome daunting challenges within a disease-ridden procedurally generated open world. Delve into the heart of the Blight and bring it to an end.”
Gnomes and Knights | Terletski Games | Oct 3 | PC (Mac, Win) | “Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.”
Rally: Endless Quest | Bleem | Oct 3 | PC (Win) | “Gather together troops and weapons to fight through increasingly difficult armies in this medieval fantasy grid-based deck-building game. Establish synergies between your cards and treasures to create the strongest army!”
Revelatio | Guild Studio | Oct 3 | PC (Win) | “A turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.”
The Monarch | Citadel Games | Oct 3 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.”
Tarnished Blood | Juggler Games, Nakayama Games | Oct 2 | PC (Win) | “Serve the ancient Protector Tree, as you slay gigantic beasts and harvest their essence in this turn-based roguelite RPG with a truly unique, time-bending battle mechanic! Can you help a group of hunters survive in the cruel world under the Dome…?”
Defender Bros | Lucky Dart | Oct 2 | PC (Win) | “Prepare your defenses during the day and survive until dawn. Defender Bros is a Top-Down Tower Defense Roguelike where you play as a Soldier defending your Base. Pick between multiple abilities as you level up to increase you power, then after each run buy perks and get stronger.”
Survivor Alliance | LV WEI | Oct 2 | PC (Win) | “Go hunt zombies! Survivor Alliance is a survivor like game that combines zombie and pigeon elements, strengthening oneself through repeated choices and constantly improving in a world full of crises. Use strategies and operations to fight until the last moment.”
MoveFort | kklai | Oct 2 | PC (Win) | “Movefort is a survival tower defense roguelike game. In this world where monsters grow stronger over time, you need to build various towers on a moving platform, collect coins to enhance yourself and your towers, and strive to survive.”
Dice Assassin | Afil Games | Oct 2 | Switch | “Dice Assassin is a challenging game in which you defeat enemies on the board according to the numbers on the dice. Choose your moves using cards, position yourself strategically to defeat enemies on the board squares, and create tactics using action cards.”
Noircotics | NOIR | Oct 2 | PC (Win) | “All drugs are legal in the city. Your job is to manipulate them to keep up with the demands of the mobs.”
Little Survivors | Vorelian | Oct 1 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “Little Survivors is a short and accessible action rogue-lite, with an emphasis on simple but satisfying combat against monsters. Enter comic book panels, free animals, then use them to attack the vile Glurks!”
ULTIMATE ARMORED TURBODRIFTER ~ SaGa Chapter 2 ~【TANK AUTHORITY WOLFRAM | The Dark Union | Oct 1 | PC (Lin, Win) | “A third person drifting game with a twist. You are racing not against other racers but against the inevitable hand of the corporate market trying to destroy you. Also, you are piloting a highly advanced D.R.I.F.T. tank, specially meant for speed, power and durability. This is your 9-5 day job so make sure to leave a good impression as you try to survive an onslaught of police assaults.”
Poetry of Blood: Eclipse | ZeroGameStudio | Oct 1 | PC (Win) | “Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as “Moon” exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.”
Void War | Tundra | Oct 1 | PC (Win) | “Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.”
Cats with Guns | Synergy Circle Games | Oct 1 | Xbox | “A 2D casual game with rogue-lite elements, where you can make strategic decisions on the middle of the battle and go from a small kitten to a powerful and intimidating feline. Evolve your cat and overwhelm the enemy forces with powerful abilities. Fight sheer enemy numbers with a huge firepower and defeat the generals until you reach Meowstopia.”
Rogue Waters | Ice Code Games | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.”
Block Strategy | Marc Makes Games | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “Block Strategy is an RTS Base Defence roguelite with a fully destructible world. Build your base and find fuel to power your reactor before you’re overrun by an onslaught of enemy robots.”
Gate Guardian | Dmitriy & Andrey Zakharov | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “Gate Guardian is a fantasy roguelite in the horde survival genre. Take advantage of unimaginable freedom in creating your magic spells. Build perfect combinations of skills, change and modify them. Defend Life and Survive Death!”
EcoGnomix | Irox Games | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “A quirky mix of roguelite and city builder. Build a lively little city above, by looting mystical caves with a team of gnomes below! Use multiple runs to unlock upgrades and abilities to help your gnomes venture deeper into the dangerous underground.”
Planetiles | MythicOwl | Sep 30 | Switch | “Planetiles is a serene city builder with roguelike elements. Create natural habitats on remote planets as you satisfy quests and earn bonuses with strategically placed ecosystems.”
Dungeon Addictor | N2インタラクティヴジャパン株式会社 | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “A top-down, fixed-screen action game. Players delve into dungeons in search of the legendary item, the “Hero’s Crown,” while exploring procedurally generated dungeons, acquiring powerful weapons and armor along the way.”
Cadava | Demetree Studios | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “Enter the world of Cadava as you fight for your life and freedom on a daily basis. You must compete in the arena to earn copper, pay your death debt and upgrade your character so you can survive the relentless onslaught of the Cadavan prisoner plane.”
Bulletmancer | Posing Possums | Sep 30 | PC (Win) | “In this horde survival roguelite you don’t move, but you do shoot! Choose a wizard to wield the Arcane Turret, combine different bullet spells and survive until the final boss comes to face you.”
Canyon Arena | 哩奇工作室 | Sep 29 | PC (Win) | “This is an ancient arena nestled within a canyon, imbued with mysterious card powers. How to wield the power of the cards to defeat challengers and ascend to become the Supreme of the Canyon is the ultimate pursuit for any brave soul who comes here! Are you ready to face the challenge?”
Runes of Vespera | PHTSW | Sep 28 | PC (Win) | “Armed with powerful weapons, you must survive waves of enemies while collecting coins and souls from your fallen foes. Use these to purchase upgrades that enhance your abilities, making you stronger for the battles ahead.”
Chicken Fall:Joint raid | NightWalker | Sep 28 | PC (Win) | It “is a pixelated tactical strategy + horizontal shooting Roguelike game. The game was created by one person with an independent liver. In the game, the player controls the protagonist, Chicken Boss, and defeats a band of various carnivores in the forest with the help of his friends.”
