I bet PUBG was a game that you never expected to see us cover here at Rogueliker. Well, our worlds have just collided as KRAFTON, Inc. has revealed a new roguelite mode is coming to the battle royale as part of its 2026 roadmap.
Releasing this April, the new mode, Xeno Point, will be a co-op roguelite looter shooter that blends progression systems with strategic gameplay. Players can fight off endless waves, grow their character, and co-ordinate with their team to take down big bosses.
Alongside this new mode, a new Payday crossover co-op heist is also on the way for players to look forward to. Just like the Payday games, this one is said to require smart planning, stealth, and role division.
Believe it or not, 2026 marks the ninth year of PUBG, and the game shows no signs of slowing down recording 1.3 million concurrent players this month.
While I wouldn’t call myself the biggest PUBG fan, it’s exciting to see even more mainstream titles adding rogue-ish modes. Some other games to hop on this trend include Fortnite and Naraka: Bladepoint.
You can find a detailed explanation of the 2026 roadmap below:
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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!
