After making an explosive debut in Steam Early Access in late 2023,Survivor Mercs is gearing up for a PlayStation and Xbox launch, set for an unconfirmed date this summer.
Developed by Wolpertinger Games, this chaotic bullet hell roguelite sees players step into the boots of a randomised clone commander to lead a squad of mercenaries into battle against M.E.G.A. Corp’s deadly robot horde. Your goal is to either survive as long as possible with your loot or risk it all for greater rewards.
A standout feature is that players can build their own killer squad from a roster of rigorous fighters. Each mercenary comes equipped with a unique arsenal and tactical style, allowing players to create powerful synergies by recruiting the right mix of fighters.
As someone who grew up on gaming in the 90s and 00s, couch co-op was another feature I was pleased to see. Up to four players can team up locally to take on endless waves of robot foes together.
To celebrate the impending console launch, a new demo has been released on Steam and can be downloaded now.
You can check out the hard rocking demo trailer for the game below:
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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!
