Professional roguelite nerds Mad Mushroom have a growing stable of games that are highly relevant to us here at Rogueliker, and there are several announcements from the publisher to tell you about after this evening’s OTK Winter Games Expo.

The major headlines relate to three games already firmly on my radar, with two new signings and a big console announcement.

However, there are also major content updates to tell you about across three games, with five games included altogether. Keep reading for all the talking points, along with trailers for each game!

Mad Mushroom signs…

Night Swarm is a stylish vampire-themed survivors-like (but with actual vampires in it) from Fubu Games, and I rather liked the demo I played earlier this year. Based on my first impressions, I reckon I’ll look again when it lands on PC next month, on December 4.

The other game joining the Mad Mushroom family is Cursemark, which I’ve not played, but I am familiar with the previous work of developer Clyde Games (Into the Necrovale). This one’s a grim-dark fantasy RPG and it’s due out next year. Also, check out those pixels.

Hell Clock is going to have a big year in 2026

Then there is some good news about one of 2025’s most exciting action-RPGs, and that’s Hell Clock. This time-focused roguelite is steeped in Brazilian mythology and history, and it’s coming to consoles in 2026.

Of more interest to existing players is the news that update 1.2 has just dropped for the game. The so-called Movement Update brings a new level of polish to the game, with new animations to accommodate the shift to 360 degrees of freedom. Players will also get the ability to attack and use their skills during movement, with improved responiveness and added benefit. All 52 of the constellations are now in the game, too.

And now for something completely different

On top of all that fun stuff, the highly promising barbarian-powered auto-shooter otherwise known as Conquest Dark, has just got a tasty Early Access content drop that adds all-new Eldritch Weapons and Armor to the game. Here’s the new trailer, for your viewing pleasure.

Finally, To Kill a God, which is due out next year, just got a new demo which overhauls the SkillMap system, improves combat, and tweaks a bunch of other stuff. If you’ve been following this one, it’s time for an update. Check out the new trailer for a closer look.

Would you like to know more? 

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.

The Best Roguelike Games: great roguelites, deckbuilders, RPGs, bullet heavens, and more

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. 

Great bullet heavens and auto-shooters: Vampire Survivors | There could be only one choice for this category, given how all other games are called survivors-likes for a reason! 

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.

Brilliant roguelite top-down and third-person shooters: Returnal | Bit of a broad one, but with our other favourite action-roguelites featured elsewhere, we were obliged to mention Returnal here. 

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.

Strategy Roguelikes: FTL Faster Than Light | Another classic roguelike that we’re still playing years after launch.

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! 

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