I’m again with one other batch of fascinating video games, all of them imbued with roguish spirit, a minimum of to some extent. It’s a goodly combine, too, boosted largely by just a few discoveries from Subsequent Fest, plus some main expansions which are set to land within the month of November.
There have been so many new roguelikes up for consideration this month, and though there are greater than 50 video games featured beneath, none have been made utilizing genAI and all of them look fairly fascinating. Get pleasure from!
Brotato: Primal Dread | Evil Empire | Nov 2 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
For a lot of of you, the most important releases of the month might be DLCs, and so they don’t come far more thrilling than this main injection of potato-flavoured content material in Brotato. With Evil Empire now on the helm, we are able to stay up for a gradual stream of recent stuff, and Primal Dread provides a contemporary map, enemies, weapons, and extra. On PC first, with different platforms to comply with early subsequent yr.
Gravhounds | Octopus Panic | Nov 2 | PC (Win), Xbox Collection
This Early Entry shooter by Octopus Panic has just a little little bit of the whole lot. Third-person fight? Test. Extraction shooter components? Test. Tower defence techniques? Test. A splash of roguishness for good measure? Test. It’s even acquired anthropomorphic canine, as a result of any sci-fi shooter value its salt wants a gang of speaking canine to cease issues from getting too predictable.
Food Devils | Studio Daimon | Nov 3 | PC (Win)
When you’re after one thing a bit spicy to play subsequent, Meals Devils is a mix of romance and techniques that performs out towards the backdrop of a restaurant staffed by demons through the finish occasions. I interviewed the devs, for those who’d like to search out out extra about what they’re cooking.
Diecast | sofamire | Nov 3 | PC (Win)
The early a part of this month goes to be intense, and a part of the rationale for that’s Diecast, which appears to be like prefer it wants my consideration when it rolls out on PC within the first week of November. Diecast appears to be like vivid, vibrant, and stuffed with RNG, which is how I like my dicebuilders!
Hunter’s Hand | Pixel Moon | Nov 3 | PC (Win)
This archaic-looking pixel-art preventing sport deckbuilder hybird was a Subsequent Fest discovery, with a demo touchdown shortly earlier than the sport’s deliberate Early Entry launch. When you fancy a mix of basic Killer Intuition and roguelike deckbuilding, test it out.
Corpus et Spiritus | Arpentor Studio | Nov 3 | PC (Lin, Win)
Corpus et Spiritus is described as an alchemy deckbuilder, whereby you’ll have to make use of your powers to brew up upgrades on your playing cards in an effort to shake off a demonic pact that may get you killed for those who’re not cautious. Phew. An fascinating premise, and the artwork appears to be like pretty, too.
Lucky Punk | Inexperienced Parrot Video games | Nov 3 | PC (Win)
Let’s give this one its full identify: Fortunate Punk: a push your luck Deckbuilder, as a result of that tells you fairly a bit about this sassy little card sport. Not solely is that this a risk-focused deckbuilder however there’s a daring comedian guide type that appears relatively putting, and the promise of quick runs with onerous selections definitely has me intrigued.
When you’re a fan of The Binding of Isaac, there are two video games popping out this month that are aimed squarely at you. That is the primary: Home of the Misplaced: Revived, a top-down roguelite about making outrageous weapons and pushing on till the home will get you.
Slumber Realm | Chugga Chugga | Nov 4 | PC (Win)
As a toddler of the ’90s, a Dicey Dungeon-esque deckbuilder with cube and tons of nostalgia sounds prefer it may very well be proper up my avenue. Not solely is the theme on level for a 40-something like me, however the artwork type appears to be like completely dreamy. All in all, Slumber Realm is one to look at, I feel.
Worship | Chasing Rats Video games | Nov 4 | PC (Win), PS5
Not solely is Worship leaving Early Entry on PC, however the brand new PS5 model of this Pikmin-inspired technique sport can be due on the 4th. This darkish fantasy roguelite is all about constructing a cult of devoted followers, and utilizing blood to convey your rituals to life and color to the sport.
Void/Breaker | Stubby Video games | Nov 4 | PC (Win), PS5, Xbox Collection
After a stint in Early Entry, the futuristic first-person shooter from Stubby Video games and Playstack is able to roll out with the total model of the sport hitting PC, alongside a two-pronged assault on PS5 and Xbox Collection (the place it’ll be on Recreation Move). I’ve loved Void/Breaker throughout Early Entry and stay up for leaping again in for 1.0.
Hull Rupture | Konfa Video games | Nov 4 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
Konfa Video games is on a little bit of a run of late, and the indie studio is again with one other sci-fi journey with loads of roguelite spirit. Hull Rupture leaves the despots and slime monsters behind on Earth and as an alternative places you aboard a ship with a vengeful mission. Throughout your journey, you’ll repel aliens and construct out your craft, utilizing the folks on board as a useful resource to maintain you going.
Bibidi Bibidi! | Daan, Indiana-Jonas | Nov 4 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
The phrases Bibidi Bibidi instantly conjure up the picture of an outdated wizard and a few foolish spellcasting, and I feel that’s just about what we’re getting from this magic-powered deckbuilder. Right here, the hook is that every card you play has a number of sections, growing the variety of potential synergies accordingly.
Wielders of the Essence describes itself as a “single-player horde survival with a contact of incremental base constructing,” and I’d add that it’s a extra centered auto-shooter than a lot of its ilk. Not solely does the setup sound participating, however the pixel artwork presentation appears to be like actually good. Songs of Conquest dev Lavapotion is seeking to ship one other distinct fantasy journey, and I’m wanting to play extra.
Dominus Gladiatus | Mind Seal | Nov 5 | PC (Win), PS5, Change, Xbox
Operating a gladiator college after which scrapping in an enviornment is definitely the right backdrop from some participating roguelite shenanigans, and that’s we’re getting subsequent from Mind Seal. On this autobattler you’ll be recruiting and coaching your gladiators, after which they’ll take to the world for automated fights that finish with blood and dismemberment.
This pixel-art deckbuilder may look just a little rustic, however after enjoying the demo throughout Subsequent Fest, I wished to verify to incorporate it right here. The core hook is intelligent, as you have got phrases and playing cards, and you’ll combine and match them to create spells with completely different results.
Gear Up Einstein! | No Deadlines | Nov 6 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
I believed I used to be completed writing this text, after which Gear Up Einstein! emerged from my inbox and demanded inclusion. This silly-looking autobattler has you taking well-known folks from historical past, giving them the very best gear potential, after which sending them into battle with an odd assortment of enemies from throughout time.
Vena | loerting | Nov 9 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
This automation sport blends in roguelike components to create a unique-sounding premise. Couple this with the truth that Vena has a unique-looking artwork type, too, with its pretty pixels and bloody hex-grid, and a manufacturing line that’s really a dwelling organism.
Warhammer Survivors | Auroch Digital | Nov 10 | Android, iOS, PC (Win), PS5, Change 1+2, Xbox Collection
I do know there might be lots of people enthusiastic about seeing how Warhammer Survivors seems, given the way it has one foot within the automated sport design of Vampire Survivors, and the opposite foot firmly planted on the earth of Warhammer. Given my enormous curiosity in a single, and a passing curiosity within the different, I’m relatively wanting ahead to this one, which is hitting all of the platforms without delay this month.
The Devil’s Due | Video games Individuals Play | Nov 10 | PC (Win)
In The Satan’s Due, you’re enjoying playing cards, however your opponents are usually not the standard hustlers and card sharks, however relatively misplaced souls it’s essential to defeat in your method to a rematch with the satan. It additionally wants repeating: the artwork on this sport appears to be like incredible and stuffed with character.
The sport with a reputation that simply retains giving. Australia Did It, because the title explains, is a techniques sport about working a railway throughout the ground of a dried-out ocean (courtesy of the Australians – cheers, guys). Between steering your practice between stations, it’s essential to have interaction in tense turn-based battles the place you’re dealing with assaults from 4 completely different instructions on the identical time. My mind already hurts…
Tax-Force | Outsider Video games | Nov 10 | PC (Win)
Impressed by basic cartoons and superhero comics, Tax-Power are those taking over the true menace to humanity: the billionaire class who would without end hold you of their debt. This appears to be like very foolish, considerably impressed by outdated X-Males comics, and carries an necessary message about looking down all these tax-dodging billionaires.
Annihilated | Dying Kumiai | Nov 10 | PC (Win)
On this story-driven roguelite, it’s essential to rescue the members of a failed mission, returning them house and studying just a few new abilities alongside the way in which. Half-JRPG and part-deckbuilder, Annihilated has 4 fallen heroes to rescue, so put together for 4 completely different tales.
Monster Train 2: The Punished | Shiny Shoe | Nov 10 | PC (Mac, Win), PS5, Change, Xbox Collection
I used to be directed to this enlargement by a sort soul over on Reddit, as this not too long ago introduced DLC had flown beneath my radar till in the present day. This new paid-for replace for Monster Practice 2 is all about self-inflicted ache, and hurting your personal models to deal huge injury to your enemies. There’s additionally a brand new addition referred to as the Monolith, which is able to open up new powers in your deck as you stage it up.
Sci-fi survivors-like Spaceborn Awakening definitely appears to be like the half, with good, crisp graphics and loads of explosions and visible results on your eyeballs to take pleasure in. This narrative-driven bullet heaven has you turning up as a rescue crew at a station in deep house, however I feel you’ll be able to already guess how that seems…
Void Reaver | Banana Blitz | Nov 11 | PC (Win)
Void Reaver appears to be like prefer it was reduce from the identical fabric as God of Weapons, because of the same type of the character designs and that crisp low-poly artwork type. This new sci-fi bullet heaven additionally has a significant deal with stock administration, so if that’s your factor, wishlist it!
Reality Drift | Arganoid Industriees | Nov 11 | PC (Win)
This cel-shaded racing sport appears to be like prefer it’s attempting to channel the long-lost spirit of Out Run, however shot via with roguelite design concepts, loads of absurd components, and a collection of bizarre worlds to drive via. Choices are made in real-time, and so there’s a little bit of stress constructed into the deckbuilding.
Not strictly a roguelite, however Wall World Technique has undoubtedly developed from good roguelite inventory. This subsequent sport within the vertically-challenged collection is extra than simply digging and preventing, now you’ve acquired to maintain an entire colony of individuals alive on this futurstic metropolis builder.
John Gleep | monthbug | Nov 11 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
It took me a short time to get my head round John Gleep. On the one hand, it’s essential to abduct folks to play in your on line casino, and however, these folks then bounce round your arcade like balls in a pachinko machine. The twist? You do each on the identical time…
Splatchinko | Stupidi Pixel | Nov 12 | PC (Win)
When you’ve ever wished to beat an opponent into oblivion with an enormous eyeball projectile, then your very specific itch is about to get scratched this month with the launch of Splatchinko. This absurd sci-fi pachinko roguelite has you, a floating house entity, firing eyeballs of various varieties at planets guarded by pachinko boards. I do know, it is unnecessary, however with eyes this putting, it doesn’t must.
Engagement | Trevor Parker | Nov 12 | PC (Win)
This sci-fi survivors-like places you within the bridge of a large spaceship, with help from just a few ready fighters. Collectively it’s essential to survive till backup arrives, however that’s simpler mentioned than completed, given the waves of enemies it’s important to repel in that point. Fortunately, something you destroy might be looted for scrap after which bolted onto your ship, supplying you with the prospect to recycle your enemies into your future upgrades.
Spin Tactics | Lifeless Broke Video games | Nov 12 | PC (Win)
A quirk phrase about Spin Ways, a fusion of deckbuilding and roguelite slot machine manipulation, all wrapped up with neon-infused artwork.
500 Finger Fillet | DEADBODY Video games | Nov 12 | PC (Win)
The twisted little one of Inscryption, Buckshot Roulette, and CloverPit. Sure, that’s three video games, and no, no person is aware of who the true mother and father are. That shouldn’t cease you from testing 500 Finger Fillet, although, which desires you to stab, stab, and stab once more, and hopefully not lose any fingers within the course of…
Ball X Pit: Risen Ballbylon | Kenny Solar | Nov 12 | Android, iOS, PC (Mac, Win), PS5, Change, Xbox Collection
I’m an enormous fan of the bottom sport, and so I’m very a lot wanting ahead to sitting down with Risen Ballbylon, the upcoming enlargement for Ball X Pit. This fusion of Arkanoid block breaking, fantasy RPG base-building, and survivors-like theorycrafting is about as addictive as they arrive, and this enlargement guarantees so as to add an entire bunch of recent content material to an already busy sport.
9 Kings | Unhappy Socket | Nov 11 | PC (Mac, Win)
It was apparent as quickly as 9 Kings marched into Early Entry that we have been a significantly good fantasy autobattler. It has been just a few months since I performed it final, and since then the sport has launched on cellular in October. When you’ve ever wished to mash tiny armies into one another, 9 Kings has you lined.
Delve Survivors | iDiOSLAB | Nov 12 | PC (Mac, Win)
Delve Survivors is a very fascinating fusion of turn-based roguelike and chaotic survivors-like. Your enemies transfer whenever you do, which provides you time to coordinate your assaults. I attempted the demo for this one not too long ago and I appreciated it, which makes this yet one more sport I’ve acquired try to squeeze in throughout this most hectic of months.
runz | sardin-ventures | Nov 13 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
I found this little beaut throughout Subsequent Fest, and I’ll do my finest to play sufficient to have extra to say about it when runz lands in the midst of the month. This minimalist shooter could be gentle on pixels, however it’s large on depth. I actually like the way in which they’ve completed the weapon system, which is extra linear than different video games prefer it. But the bullet system creates a singular stress and places a contemporary spin on the Brotato-like method.
UnderMire | Desk Knight Video games | Nov 13 | PC (Win)
I feel UnderMire appears to be like prefer it may very well be an actual deal with, particularly for those who’re a fan of the cartoon aesthetic, which I feel appears to be like completely good. This primary-person roguelite appears to be like prefer it has actual character, too, and the truth that it helps on-line co-op implies that it’s additionally a possible contender for sport night time.
Pool of Madness | Bit Golem | Nov 13 | PC (Win)
I’ve at all times had a delicate spot for digital desk sports activities, and that’s what put me onto Pool of Insanity. What saved me enjoying the demo was the spooky environment and the participating gameplay. This isn’t your regular pool sport both, as you have got a gun and extra that will help you progress additional and, hopefully, retain your sanity.
It’s acquired a foolish identify, and it’s basically a bullet heaven impressed by the likes of Megabonk. But, Wonderful Slot Survivor can be fairly polished, and it’s clear that the builders have poured some love into this irreverent and self-aware survivors-like.
Topdeck Automat | Ludokultur | Nov 16 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
A fusion of autobattler and deckbuilding, Topdeck Automat has been on my radar because it was first introduced, and I’m very a lot wanting ahead to discovering a while for it this month. Not solely does Topdeck Automat have a totally stocked deck of playing cards, however the improve system permits for outrageous mixtures, so finest you get experimenting.
The visuals in The Legend of the Crystal Revolver could be streamlined, however I do just like the silhoutted artwork type of this upcoming roguelite platformer. I additionally just like the sound of the gameplay, which is concentrated on velocity and momentum.
Dawn of Defense | 6side Studio | Nov 17 | PC (Win)
In Daybreak of Protection it’s essential to battle again towards the ominous-sounding Empire, main your gang of Viking-style warriors as they construct and battle on this characterful mix of real-time technique and tower defence, all wrapped up with a little bit of roguelite goodness.
Below the Stone | StrollArt | Nov 17 | PC (Win)
Not for the faint of coronary heart, Under the Stone is a fantasy action-roguelite with an extraction aspect and a stern disposition. This Apogee-published top-down dungeon crawler has been in Early Entry since 2023, and leaves EA three years to the day it launched.
The newest main content material replace for DRG: Survivor provides a melee-focused Brawler to the roster, a great deal of new weapons, plus a harmful new biome the place each the fauna and the flora wish to eat you up. The brand new sport mode additionally appears like a blast!
Korridor | TinyToad | Nov 18 | PC (Win)
Korridor modernises and upgrades the dodge-and-shoot gameplay of cellular gate shooters after which stirs in some roguelite sport design. Herein, you march onward down a large hall, blasting something in your means, dodging injury, and selecting your upgrades by strolling via particular gates.
Everything is Crab | Odd Goals Digital | Nov 24 | Android, iOS
PC got here first, however subsequent up are cellular platforms, as we’re getting The whole lot is Crab on Android and iOS this November! Then it’s over to console, with the sport hitting Mac, PS5, Change 1+2, and Xbox Collection on January twenty sixth.
Attack of the Astrals | Hewey’s Workshop | Nov 25 | PC (Lin, Mac, Win)
Mini-tactics video games like Assault of the Astrals are on the rise, and this appears to be like prefer it may very well be a keeper. On this fantasy roguelite, it’s essential to lead your crew of three champions into epic battles on tiny grids that the builders liken to tactical puzzles to unravel.
Zero Solar Video games is again for an additional chunk of the proverbial apple this month, with Astral Throne II, a tactical RPG impressed by the likes of Hearth Emblem, however realised with a putting PSX-era aesthetic that ought to enchantment to nostalgics on the market.
Is there a greater fusion of elements on this world than dwarves and pinball? I’m unsure there’s, however we’ll have an opportunity to search out out when Dwarrf: A Pinball Roguelike hits all of the PC platforms later this month.
Appulse | Le Rado | Nov 27 | PC (Win)
Pinball video games aren’t one thing I pursued as my gaming habits developed, however I cherished them once I was youthful, and I’m totally having fun with the continued rise of physics-based roguelites in 2026. Appulse could be one of many best-looking video games on this area of interest but, and if they’ll nail the physics, then we may very well be onto a winner. The truth that Uncooked Fury is publishing additionally offers me additional hope.
Drako: Blood Heist | Standoff Video games | Nov 27 | PC (Win)
I discussed Isaac-likes additional up the web page, and Drako: Blood Heist is the second of the 2. This one’s additionally weird-sounding (in a great way) as you, a vampire cat, try and steal all of the purple stuff from the native bloodbanks. Meow!
GrimKeep | Decision Video games | Nov 30 | PC (Mac, Win)
One other dicebuilder to spherical out the month, and this one’s by a really skilled developer, Decision Video games. The crew behind Demeo has been engaged on GrimKeep alongside different initiatives, however I feel it appears to be like very fascinating, with high-quality artwork and a sinister setting. It appears to be like just like the month may finish with a grim-faced banger.
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What’s extra, there are at all times going to be new lists for rising traits in addition to contemporary titles to focus on. It’s because my backlog is embarrassingly lengthy, and so I’m at all times attempting to steadiness the brand new video games that arrive in my inbox with enjoying the stuff I have already got.
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