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New Roguelikes: October 2026 – Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Neon Abyss 2, and DRG: Survivor

Mike Holmes

I’m going to keep this introduction short and cough syrup-sweet because I’ve got a proper dose of the flu and it has wiped me out completely this week. If I’ve got any frivolous words left in me, I’m going to spend them on telling you about the best new roguelike and roguelite games coming in the month ahead.

As per, I’m skipping the AI slop, anything too basic or derivative, and I’m trying to keep the number of games down under 20 so we can stay focused. And so, without further achooo… here’s the monthly update for October, starting with…

Sous Raccoon | October 1 | PC (Win)

An isometric scene of a restaurant surrounded by water. Cute animals are working, and the colours are light and breezy, almost Mediterranean.

This culinary-themed roguelite is leaving Early Access this month, and while it looks like it’s going to bring family-friendly vibes to the party, don’t be fooled by the game’s cutesy style. I think Sous Raccoon is like the animal that has inspired it: feisty, quick, and a real handful if you’re not paying attention.

Moros Protocol | October 1 | PS5, Switch 2

A dark and dingy corridor on a spaceship. The player is pointing a gun and firing at an alien, and there is an explosion in the distance. The art is 3D but there's a pixel art texture to everything.

After impressing on PC, Moros Protocol is coming to console, specifically the PS5 and Switch 2. This gritty first-person shooter is part immersive sim and part roguelite, but it’s all sci-fi action-horror. It’s got one or two quirks, but I think Moros Protocol is worth a look, especially if you love retro space shooters.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer | October 6 | PC (Win), PS5, Xbox Series

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a sci-fi combat racer and this image shows one of the speeders on a race track that looks like it could be on the moon but isn't because it's Star Wars

At first, when it was announced, I didn’t realise that Star Wars: Galactic Racer had a roguelite mode built into the single-player side of the game. I was delighted to discover more about the campaign structure last month, and I’ll be ready to share a deeper dive into my single-player experience with the combat racer in the near future.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor | October 7 | PS5, Switch 1+2

An isometric shot of a little dwarven dude with a big gun fighting off a swarm of creatures coming from the darkness all around.

I haven’t been paying too much attention to the news this last week or so, but one announcement that didn’t slip past me was that Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, one of my favourite bullet heavens, is finally completing the full set and launching on PS5 and the Switches. (Edit: the Switch 1 + 2 versions of the game will actually land on October 9th, although the PS5 version is still confirmed for October 7th!)

Neon Abyss 2 | October 8 | PC (Win), PS5, Switch, Xbox

A side-scrolling pixel-art scene set during a futuristic battle with a myth inspired bad guy in a suit. The player character sits below waiting to attack.

The co-op-infused action platformer hasn’t had the smoothest ride through Early Access, but that perception is slowly but surely being turned on its head. The combat is crisp, the controls are smooth, and the gameplay systems encourage plenty of diverse build crafting. Now it’s ready to leave Early Access, and I can’t wait to dive in and see how things stand in Neon Abyss 2.

Deck of Haunts | October 8 | Switch 1+2, PS5, Xbox

An isometric shot of a haunted house made up of different rooms, with ghosts moving about the place.

Another PC success story has made the jump to consoles this month, Deck of Haunts bringing its spooky take on deckbuilding to PS5, Xbox, and both Switches. This quirky little game is all about building the best haunted house possible, and using it to scare the crap out of any pesky ghost hunters who turn up at your door.

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers | October 9 | PS5, Switch

A slot machine gameplay section, where the player is being invited to pull a lever. All realised in pixel art, in a game about playing blackjack.

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is a really interesting spin on the concept of roguelike blackjack, but I fear that this one launched way too close to Balatro and got drowned out as a result. Here’s hoping the PS5 and Switch releases will give this chaotic deckbuilder a chance to make a splash.

Genome Guardian 2 | October 11 | PC (Win)

A top down shooter with bold neon colours and chunky-but-cute graphics showing stylised cells.

This snazzy shooter sequel is leaving Early Access this month after a short stint in public development. Not only is Genome Guardian 2 an eye-catching action-roguelite, but I’m eager to see if developer Alpherior can improve on the original, which, if memory serves, is a pretty good shmup from 2024.

Alpha Nomos | October 12 | PC (Win), PS5, Xbox

A side-scrolling platform game, with the sound depicted visually, and a beat going around the player like a ribbon.

If you’re a big fan of the NecroDancer and games of that ilk, then put Alpha Nomos right at the top of your setlist. This musical roguelite is all about timing your attacks to perfection, and it looks cute as hell, too, thanks to the game’s distinctive puppet show aesthetic.

Burn With Me | October 12 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)

A grey-looking play space with a strange demon hand poking through a hole, directing the players attention to some interesting looking cards at the bottom of the screen.

Burn With Me self-identifies as a cosy occult deckbuilder, but I think it’s just an excuse to make us all unknowingly summon demons, and they’ve just made it look like a game when really it’s a crafty way of bringing on the end times. Having said that, much like the entire AI sector, don’t let the threat of your efforts bringing about an apocalypse deter you from checking out the game, which is out this month on all the PC platforms.

Rolla | October 13 | PC (Win)

This homage to B-movies looks like a gross-but-fun bullet heaven-esque game about rolling a giant fleshy mass around a city and causing destruction everywhere you go. The presentation is also quite fun, and the PSX-era aesthetic gels nicely with the live newsfeed broadcast.

Hungry Horrors | October 13 | PC (Win)

A little princess, screen left, is cooking a meal for a giant called Grendel, on screen right. The meals are depicted on play cards and the whole thing has pixel art graphics.

After a journey through Early Access, this cook-off through British mythology is finally ready for tasting. In this story-focused roguelite, you’re sent into dungeon encounters with all manner of beasts, and if you don’t feed them some top nosh, it’s you on the menu instead!

Poly Fighter | October 13 | PC (Win)

An old-school 1v1 fighting game, 3D graphics on a 2D pane. Reminiscent of the low polygon style of old/

Poly Fighter is one of the games that I discovered for the first time during my trawl for new releases. This retro-styled fighting game looks like a Virtua Fighter-era contender, and if they’ve got a convincing roguelike loop in there, too, this could be one to watch as it enters Early Access on PC.

CyberSushi | October 13 | PC (Win)

A bright and bold platform game, viewed from the side, with onomatopoeic words like Pop and Zap denoting action on the screen.

This slick-looking action-platformer is a bright and bold fusion of styles, and I’m interested to see if it plays as well as it looks. In fact, the whole presentation is really nice thanks to the neon-soaked aesthetic, and I’ll keep tabs on CyberSushi to see how it turns out.

Frosthaven | October 15 | PC (Win)

Stylish 3D visuals showing tactical combat on a hex-grid, depicting the gameplay from the tabletop board game Frosthaven.

This adaptation of the Frosthaven board game (by Isaac Childres, and the sequel to Gloomhaven) is finally leaving Early Access, with Snapshot Games ready to deliver version 1.0 to players on PC. I’m eager to play this one, although I’ve not tried the board game that it’s based on, so I’ll be judging it purely on whether it stands up as a video game, and not whether or not it’s a good port.

Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction | October 15 | PC (Mac, Win)

A gun is pointed at a lady getting her mug shot taken. The character holds the gun in their right hand, and a clip board in the left, and the style is noir inspired with a muted colour palette.

There are usually one or two interesting genre-fusions in this article every month, and this time around it’s worth highlighting Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction. This unique-looking narrative roguelike is dripping with film noir style, and I’m hoping for something similarly compelling when I finally get around to knocking on this one’s door.

Ratatan | October 15 | PC (Win), PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series

A bright side-scrolling with a ship on screen left, moving to attack enemies on screen right. There is a music bar underneath the action, where the player can see their interactions play out.

A quick word for Ratatan, too, as it’s another game that is leaving Early Access this October. This rhythmic roguelite is the spiritual successor to Patapon, a cult classic series from yesteryear. Not only is the game finished on PC, but it’s also going to be dropping a beat on consoles this month, too.

Chained Beasts | October 15 | PC (Mac, Win), PS5, Switch, Xbox Series

A sepia-looking Roman arena, viewed from an isometric perspective, with two characters, chained together, fighting enemy NPCs.

This brutal little action roguelite is all about fighting for survival in the arena. As is made clear in the game’s title, you’ll be chained together with another gladiator and tasked with staying alive for as long as possible in Roman-era bloodsports. The art style looks interesting, and it’s another examination of a fascinating period of history that’ll take you from Carthage to Rome.

Stupid Never Dies | October 21 | PC (Win), PS5

Developer GPTRACK50 Inc has been cooking up this zombie-stuffed action-RPG for release on PS5 and Steam PC, and as you can see from the attached screenshot, the production values are stupidly high with this one. While not strictly a roguelite in the usual sense, the idea behind Stupid Never Dies is that you’re able to supercharge your abilities and enjoy what they call a “Blazing Fast Growth action RPG”.

Northgard Battlegrounds | October 27 | PC (Win)

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that DRG: Survivor developer Funday Games is the team behind Northgard Battlegrounds. This Viking-themed city builder turned autobattler is arriving in Early Access at the end of the month. Given the pedigree of the studio and the franchise it’s working on, I’m hoping for something special from this cute-looking strategy game.

Sulfur | October 28 | PC (Win), PS4, PS5, Switch 1+2, Xbox One, Xbox Series

As announced during The Triple-i Interactive showcase, Sulfur is leaving behind the confines of Early Access and is heading to PC and consoles before the end of the month. I really like this one and can’t wait to dive back in for another bite at this roguelite extraction shooter from Perfect Random.

Probably Stolen | October 28 | PC (Win)

If you’ve ever wanted to run a second-hand shop, but the prospect of fighting for IRL survival in a Cash Convertors is a bit much for you, then Probably Stolen – Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim may be the simulation game you’ve been waiting for. In this morally-grey retail sim, you’ve got to manage your shop on a distant space station, and just like the folks at Cashies, you know it’s likely that most of the stuff you’re handling has fallen off the back of a passing space-lorry.

Curse of Resthaven | October 29 | PC (Mac, Win), PS5, Xbox

A card playing section of an adventure game, with striking cartoon art. This scene has a zombie-looking wild man charging at the player, who has cards in front of them ready to play.

Curse of Resthaven is another super interesting game. I tried the extended demo, which you will be able to play as of October 8th (ahead of Steam Next Fest), and it revealed a game that blends roguelite repetition with point-and-click gameplay and brooding audio-visuals. If you’re a fan of classic adventure games, Curse of Resthaven is worth investigating. And just in time for Halloween, too!

Titanium Court | October 29 | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS

After impressing on PC, the Seumas McNally Grand Prize winner from this year’s IGF is now heading to pastures new. If you’re on mobile or any console (except Xbox), then you don’t have long to wait before AP Thompson’s quirky match-3 roguelite makes it over to your platform.

Rogue Jungle | October 30 | PC (Win)

A cute looking character runs around a jungle scene, with cel-shaded low-poly graphics and a lot of chaos.

Finally, a quick word on Rogue Jungle, the new roguelite from Zoroarts, an upcoming dev who keeps crossing my radar with his thoughtful game design ideas. His viral hit came in the form of Paddle Paddle Paddle, which isn’t my cup of tea, but certainly points to a developer with big ideas.

Right, that’s your lot. I’ve got no words left, and I’m off to bed.

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