Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another edition of Gone Rogue, the weekly article where I cobble together a list of all the roguelikes to release in the last week. And when I say “roguelikes” what I actually mean is roguelikes, roguelites, rogue-adjacent games of miscellaneous origin, and random rogues of no fixed abode.
As per usual, this collection of games is as inclusive as possible, and I’ve only skipped on porno games, demos and prologues, and any games that look like they were made by Skynet. I’ve included release dates, platform details, links to a store page, plus the official description as written by the developers, and a screenshot for good measure. Now, go forth and support an indie dev!
Pyrene | September 13th | PC (Mac, Win) | “Defeat hellish monsters and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a fast paced roguelike dungeon-crawler. Play with different heroes & spells, collect powerful relics to upgrade your deck while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction.”
Lucky Tower Ultimate | September 13th | PC (Win) | “Escape from a dangerous tower where everything can be a weapon. Lucky Tower Ultimate is a slapstick, roguelike adventure that looks like a cartoon and feels like a joke. Slashy slashy!”
StormEdge | September 13th | PC (Win) | “Dodge enemies’ attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!”
Baker’s Agony | September 13 | PC (Win) | “Enter the dungeon to get the coveted sacred flour in this sword-focused action-roguelike. Make your way through bizarre and/or cute bread creatures thanks to the weapons and resources you’ll find along the way, and if you don’t succeed, try again, as the dungeon will have changed.”
How We Die | September 13th | PC (Win) | “Pack your bag with good tools, modify your character’s dice, and reach the end of the story.”
Cat God Ranch | September 13th | PC (Win) | “Lead hundreds of “wise” little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!”
Downfall | September 13th | PC (Win) | “In the midst of those terrible nightmares that keep you up at night, you leap into the abyss to restore the life destroyed by your dealings with the devil.”
Beneath Oresa | September 12th | PC, PS, Switch, Xbox | “A fighting roguelike deckbuilder. Deep within the city, confront your foes in real tactical arenas. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, keep your distances with your foes, engage them at the right moment and turn their positioning to your advantage.”
The Rookery | September 12th | PC (Mac, Win) | “All the strategic depth of chess with all the fun of roguelikes! Upgrade your army with boosts, relics, and consumables to take on formidable bosses – without all the tools at your disposal, you won’t stand a chance!”
Drill Core | September 12th | PC (Win) | “Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers’ safety, or focus on defense for survival?”
Wild Bastards | September 12th | PC (Win), PS, Switch, Xbox | “The spiritual successor to the award-winning game Void Bastards, Wild Bastards is a roguelike strategy shooter with heart-pounding FPS action, mod management, and a tactical campaign. Saddle up and lead the most notorious outlaws in the galaxy.”
Dice Player One | September 12th | PC (Win) | “A roguelike strategy game where dice reign supreme! Roll your dice, seize pivotal moments, and transform limited chances into boundless opportunities. Conquer challenges, unearth hidden secrets, and master the art of dice manipulation!”
Road Defense: Outsiders | September 12th | PC, PS ,Switch, Xbox | “Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the ‘roguelike’ and ‘tower defense’ genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!”
RP7: Spin Your Own Encounter | September 12th | PC (Win) | “RP7 is a slot-managing roguelike. Spin the reel and beat the odds in this RPG adventure!”
Gunfire Reborn – Realm of Frost and Inkwash | September 12th | PC (Win) | “Brush and ink swing, frost chills the scene. Two new heroes Momo and Lyn are waiting to depart on a journey with you! Before the journey begins, Momo wields the calligraphy brush and brings us four unique and fantasy weapons Phoenix Roar, Starfly, Tracker and Tempest from the painting world.”
Veil of Shadows | September 12th | PC (Lin, Win) | “An action-adventure with roguelite elements, echoing the vibes of classics from the past. Explore the surroundings to understand what’s happening to Sirene. With the essence of retro games, face monsters, complete quests to gain experience, and evolve, preparing for the journey.”
Deep in the Dungeon | September 11th | PC (Win) | “A roguelike game where players explore a mysterious dungeon. Monsters and items are randomly placed each time, adding unique challenges to every playthrough. Your goal is to find the way out, using your skills and strategy to fight and survive.”
Tyrannical Chickens | September 11th | PC (Win) | “Chickens have started a despotic uprising in this 2D shooter, and you are tasked with putting it down. Buy guns, upgrade them, kill chickens – and die. Over. And over. And over.”
Dice Assassin | September 11th | PC, Xbox | “A challenging game where you defeat enemies on the board according to the dice numbers. Choose attacks using cards, position yourself strategically to overcome enemies, and devise tactics using action cards.”
Lindwyrm | September 10th | PC (Mac, Win) | “Lindwyrm combines hack‘n‘slay combat, platforming, puzzling and housing in the shell of a roguelite action RPG. Crawl into thrilling dungeons, slay epic bosses with your weapon of choice, enhance your hero, and rebuild a destroyed village in this co-op adventure.”
Elsie | September 10th | PC (Lin, Win), PS, Switch | “A technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.”
Hive Jump 2: Survivors | September 10th | PC (Win) | “Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and utilities.”
Stonerill | September 10th | PC (Win) | “Stonerill is an addictive game where you have to drill down through the ground endlessly, collecting resources and upgrading your drill. You need to be careful and attentive to avoid buried bombs and set a record for drilling depth.”
Eon Trooper | September 10th | PC (Win) | “Lead an elite squad on a hostile alien planet! Recruit and command up to 4 NPC soldiers with unique powers to complete missions and overcome waves of enemies. Level up and dominate the battlefield with strategy and teamwork. Get ready for action!”
Nightfall Comes | September 10th | PC (Win) | “A rogue-lite action game based on top-view 3D actions that tells the story of the four characters who gathered in a castle built on a fief, led by their last lingering feelings of the extinct world.”
Utopia Must Fall | September 9th | PC (Mac, Win) | “Defend humanity’s last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.”
The Dark Horde | September 9th | PC (Mac, Win) | “A roguelike deckbuilder where you control the flow of time by playing cards! Summon a horde of minions at your command, harvest the Souls of fallen enemies and send your disposable Goblin Looters on the Battlefield to seize precious Gold. Lay waste and enjoy being Evil!
Terrorformer TD | September 9th | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “A tower defense roguelite with a procedurally generated map that YOU shape! Raise or lower tiles, divert enemy paths and funnel monsters into perfectly designed killzones. Randomly drawn cards result in plenty of run variety, as you seek to survive endless waves of enemies.”
Star Knight: Order of the Vortex | September 9th | PC (Win) | “A rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies, and test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.”
Usurper | September 9th | PC (Lin, Mac, Win) | “A turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where your King is your strongest weapon. Play cards from your deck to drop units onto the battlefield and checkmate your opponent. Build your Deck, Upgrade your Ruler, and Claim the Throne.”
Arcane Blast | September 9th | PC (Mac, Win) | “A fast-paced, action-packed roguelike brimming with sorcery. Master the seven elements, combine them to achieve powerful reactions and face swarms of enemies to help feline Mage Adrian find his way home from a time dungeon.”
Wizard Blaster | September 8th | PC (Win) | ” A top-down time survival roguelite where you play as a wizard. Use magic to fight off hordes of evil. Choose from different characters and abilities to survive.”
