Backpack Hero reimagines the roguelike formula by turning one of the smallest RPG mechanicsāinventory managementāinto the heart of the adventure. Developed by Jaspel, this inventive indie hit challenges players to think strategically about every item they carry and where they place it. Itās not just what you findāitās where you put it. Each run becomes … Read more
Hyperspace Deck Command is a sprawling deck-building roguelite set in a war-torn galaxy consumed by the Gold Plague. Developed by Sleeper Games, it challenges you to command a vast space fleetādeploying ships, managing resources, and unleashing devastating technologies across multiple orbital lanes. Every ship has its own turn timer, and every card you play shifts the rhythm of the battlefield. … Read more
Runeborn is a dark fantasy deckbuilding roguelike from iDream Interactive that turns spellcasting into something tactile, unpredictable, and dangerously satisfying. Instead of drawing cards, you spin rune columnsālike mystical slot reelsāto channel bursts of elemental power. With each pull, the air crackles with tension: will your magic align perfectly or collapse in chaos? Set in a crumbling world devoured by … Read more
This week weāre shuffling cards and rolling dice ā because nothing says āindie chaosā like a deckbuilder with a twist. Our focus is on upcoming deckbuilding roguelikes, a subgenre that blends the careful planning of strategy games with the unpredictability of dice rolls. The result? Every run feels like a gamble, and every synergy you discover … Read more
Mr. Magpieās Harmless Card Game is an upcoming roguelike deckbuilder from Giant Light Studios. On the surface, it looks simple: flip the good cards, avoid the bad ones. In reality, the game hides a surreal mix of corporate dread, dark humor, and push-your-luck mechanics that can turn every turn into a gamble. With inspirations drawn from Inscryption, Severance, and Balatro, … Read more
Neon-lit puzzle meets roguelike strategy. Neon Village, from solo developer Encraft, launched in Early Access on August 29, 2025. Itās a glowing mash-up of match-3 puzzling and roguelike deck-building. As a result, each run feels both strategic and unpredictable. Instead of just clearing tiles, you recruit quirky residents, trigger explosive combos, and gradually expand your neon town. … Read more