Tag: roguelike

  • The Rogue Prince of Persia: A Fresh Take on an Old Legend

    With The Rogue Prince of Persia finally receiving a physical release for PS5, Switch, and the brand‑new Switch 2, the timing felt perfect to revisit a title we missed the first time around. In this review we’ll break down what makes the game stand out, where it stumbles, and why it might be the most enjoyable…

  • Minos: Building the Ultimate Death Trap

    In the crowded landscape of roguelike titles, it takes something truly unique to stand out. Artificer’s Minos manages to carve out a distinct identity by flipping the script on traditional dungeon crawlers. Instead of playing the hero delving into the dark, you are Asterion, the son of Minos and a Minotaur tasked with protecting the…

  • EverSiege: Untold Ages – A Promising Hybrid That Stumbles on Its Own Ambitions

    EverSiege: Untold Ages arrives with an intriguing premise: a MOBA‑style battlefield fused with RTS‑like resource management and wrapped in the unforgiving framework of a roguelike. From the moment you step onto the single‑lane map, the game thrusts you into a fast‑paced clash of heroes, minions, and towers that feels familiar enough to satisfy any MOBA veteran…

  • Cult of the Lamb – Woolhaven: A Cozy Yet Challenging Return to the Flock

    When Cult of the Lamb first launched in 2022, it captured hearts and minds with its darkly whimsical blend of sinister cult leadership and adorable base-building charm. The game combined roguelike dungeon crawling with a settlement management system, all wrapped in a deceptively cute aesthetic. Now, over three years later, Massive Monster surprises fans with…

  • Against the Storm: A Roguelike City Builder That Bravely Defies Genre Norms

    In a market saturated with time-consuming city builders, Eremite Games’ Against the Storm arrives as a surprisingly refreshing and engaging alternative. By cleverly blending city-building mechanics with roguelike elements, it offers a unique experience that’s both strategic and perfectly digestible in shorter play sessions. This isn’t about building empires spanning centuries; it’s about surviving the…

  • Monster Train 2 is a Masterclass in Deck-Building Roguelikes

    I spent an ungodly amount of time glued to my screen playing the original Monster Train. Hundreds of hours, countless runs, and a deep-seated understanding of synergies (or lack thereof) became ingrained in my very being. It was a perfectly crafted deck-building roguelike that snagged me with its strategic depth and addictive loop. So, when…