The roguelite genre is back in full swing this week, and we’re in for a wonderful treat!
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Hello, roguemates! Cerebro here from Roguelites.com and things are REALLY picking up now as we have 12 roguelite games coming out, so let’s jump right into the action!
Starting us off this week is Spellmasons, a turn-based tactics roguelite.
Devise spell combinations to overcome an onslaught of relentless enemies and delve into the intricacies of magic where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results.
The game supports online multiplayer so you can coordinate and strategize with your friends! Spellmasons is turn-based but uses faction-based turns so you and your fellow mages can all move, cast, and act simultaneously.
Serve some delicious combos when Spellmasons launches on January 31.
Become a master hacker ‘X’ and hack into the digital world in X Invader: Prologue, a 2D bullet heaven roguelite.
Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies.
The game has a short 15-minute playtime which is great for those who want to play in quick bursts.
The main X Invader game doesn’t have a release date yet, but in the meantime, players can enjoy this free version as X Invader: Prologue launches on January 31.
Developer Yaza games and publisher Daedalic Entertainment have prepared a nice trailer for the turn-based strategy roguelite Inkulinati so I’ll step aside for the remainder of the video. Inkulinati launches on the PC and the Xbox consoles on February 1.
Escape the confusing labyrinth in Maze/Break, an RPG roguelite dungeon crawler.
You find yourself in a mysterious maze full of monsters, and in order to get out, you must obtain three keys guarded by bosses, as well as find the door that these keys fit into.
Gather your team, arm them with some gear, and try to find the way out through the hordes of monsters in a procedurally generated maze!
Conquer the maze and break free when Maze/Break launches on February 1.
Survive the zombie apocalypse in Zombocity, a casual survival roguelite.
Your mission is to escape from these zombies. You must avoid any contact with them or it will be your end.
Run for your life when Zombocity launches on February 1.
Prepare to be enraged in Brave’s Rage, a deckbuilder roguelite that features an ATB System.
Initially launching on the PC back in April 2022, Brave’s Rage now makes its way to the Nintendo Switch as it launches on February 2.
Survive against the creatures of the underworld in PERISH, a stylish FPS roguelite.
You play as a corporeal spirit condemned to live a shadow life in the halfway realm of Purgatory. Bring an end to your suffering by initiating the Rites of Orpheus, defeating the chthonic deities, and slaying hordes of creatures on the scorched sands of Purgatory, then selling their gold-stained corpses to craven priests.
Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.
Your journey to Elysium awaits when PERISH launches on February 2.
Prepare for an adventure of universal proportions in Galactic Escape, a top-down shooter roguelite.
Go through levels of enemies and defeat bosses to escape from a galactic prison. You do this with the help of weapons and items you find on the way. Mix and match the weapons and items you find to make OP combos.
Dare to be free when Galactic Escape launches on February 4.
Discover the ancient Celtic world of the Gauls in Helvetii, a gorgeous-looking action roguelite set in Gallic Celtic Mythology.
Use either a disgruntled war chief, a snarky fox or a wise druid, and put the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities to good use and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling, and slamming legions of monsters.
With a wide variety of abilities and situations, it’s not just about finishing the fight, but doing it in style! Take your time to master each character with acrobatic combos, using the terrain to your advantage and mercilessly juggling your opponent for the highest ranks and rewards.
Prepare to kick ass in style when Helvetii launches on the PC, the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on February 4.
Slash and shoot your way through enemy hordes to appease the Autarch in Lawbringer, an action arena shooter roguelite.
Slay your enemies quickly and gain Autarch’s favor. Fail to do so and He will claim your life.
Collect Potential from fallen enemies and gain Perks that transform your abilities in game-changing ways.
Enforce the law when Lawbringer launches on February 4.
Defeat hordes of enemies with the help of your friends in Relic Dudes, a multiplayer bullet heaven roguelite.
Work together with up to 4 friends or mess with them and create unique builds that can change the fate of your team.
Get stronger, and create builds from more than 20 unique relics to synergize your powers.
Strengthen or ruin your friendships when Relic Dudes launches on February 4.
The last game this week is Seraph’s Last Stand, a top-down bullet hell roguelite.
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so do the enemies.
Choose from more than 40 different items to compose your builds and secret items you discover by stacking.
Originally launching on the PC back in March last year, Seraph’s Last Stand is arriving on the Nintendo Switch as it launches on February 4.