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Darkest Dungeon 2 Compared to First Installment

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 October 2021, 15:41

Today Darkest Dungeon 2 will debut in early access on Epic Games Store. Devs at Red Hook introduced quite a few changes to the game compared to the original, and gameplays discussing the most important of them have appeared online.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Trailer Shows Great 3D Graphics

Adrian Werner, 23 October 2021, 16:25

New Darkest Dungeon 2 trailer has hit the web. It shows gameplay in three-dimensional graphics and it looks great. The game has not lost anything in comparison with the two-dimensional original.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Launches Next Month in Early Access on Epic Games Store

GRG, 14 September 2021, 12:24

Darkest Dungeon 2 will debut in early access exclusively on Epic Games Store and will offer a new character class.

Dark and Charming Answer to Don't Starve - Here's Cult of the Lamb

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 August 2021, 20:59

What happens when you take Don't Starve and add cute animals and occultism? The answer is Cult of The Lamb from Devolver Digital.

Hades is Now the Best-rated PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Game

Paul Musiolik, 22 August 2021, 21:00

The best rated game on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is Hades. Supergiant Games' title went on sale a week ago and momentarily topped the list of best games.

Award-winning Hades Now Available in Game Pass

Adrian Werner, 13 August 2021, 14:38

Today, Hades launched on the Game Pass service. At the same time, the game went on sale on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Jupiter Hell - Doom Roguelike's Successor Appreciated by Players

Adrian Werner, 09 August 2021, 14:54

Version 1.0 of Jupiter Hell, the successor to Doom Roguelike, has delighted players on Steam. The game also collects good reviews in the industry media.

Hades is GDC's Game of the Year; Umurangi Generation as the Best Indie

Adrian Werner, 22 July 2021, 14:14

The winners of the GDC and IGF awards have been announced. The list of winners includes games such as Hades, Ghost of Tsushima or Umurangi Generation.

Rumor: Hades May be Released on PlayStation 4

Hubert Sledziewski, 16 May 2021, 15:32

Hades from Supergiant Games is probably heading to PlayStation 4. This is according to the rating of the Korean Committee for Classification and Administration of Games, which rated the game as 15+.

Returnal Devs Plan Changes to Save System

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 May 2021, 15:49

Housemarque Studio, the creators of the PlayStation 5 game Returnal, decided to listen to the voice of the community and began to investigate the issue of the game's save system. However, we'll have to wait a bit longer for a solution to the problem.

Returnal Patch Deletes Save Files; Devs Apologise and Remove Update

Paul Musiolik, 06 May 2021, 12:44

Update 1.3.3 for Returnal was supposed to fix some major issues. However, it turned out that it causes error CE-100028-1, which corrupts saved game states.

First Reviews: Returnal - A Great PS5 Exclusive

Bart Swiatek, 29 April 2021, 16:15

Tomorrow, Returnal will launch on PlayStation 5 and it looks like there's a lot to look forward to - first reviews suggest that we're dealing with a very good game.

Returnal Launch Trailer Available

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 April 2021, 11:41

Returnal just received its last trailer. The launch trailer reminds us about the Friday release of the new PS5 exclusive and shows more gameplay footage.

45 Minutes of Gameplay From PS5 Exclusive Returnal

Adrian Werner, 22 April 2021, 12:37

An interesting gameplay from Returnal, the PS5 exclusive from Housemarque, has been posted online. It offers gameplay from first 45 minutes of campaign.

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance Expansion Launches

Adrian Werner, 31 March 2021, 15:33

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance expansion has debuted on the market. It represents the culmination of the saga of the indie hit, as it is the last expansion planned for the game.

Loot River is a Crazy Marriage of Tetris and Dark Souls

Paul Musiolik, 28 March 2021, 19:36

Loot River is a somewhat wacky project that combines roguelike and soulslike genres, adding moving around on Tetris blocks to the mix. Sound weird? On paper yes, but watching the game's trailer is a delight.

Dead Cells Devs Celebrate 5 Million Copies Sold and Success of Mobile Version

Hubert Sledziewski, 19 March 2021, 19:50

Dead Cells, an action game mixing roguelike with metroidvania, has sold five million copies on all platforms. The developers were particularly pleased with the success of the mobile version of the title in China.

PS5 Action Game Returnal Gets New Story Trailer

Michal Ciezadlik, 18 March 2021, 12:46

We received a new trailer for Returnal, a space action game with roguelike elements. The trailer of the upcoming PS5 exclusive focuses on the plot and the secret hidden by the main character.

Loop Hero Bought by 500 Thousand Gamers. Patch in the Works

Bart Swiatek, 12 March 2021, 14:40

Four Quarters, the creators of Loop Hero, informed that in the first week after its release the game sold 500 thousand copies. The developers are already working on patches, and in the future we'll also get new content.

Loop Hero Achieves 150,000 Players in 24 hours

Paul Musiolik, 06 March 2021, 16:02

24 hours after its debut, Loop Hero can boast of a considerable achievement. The game by FourQuarters was played by over 150 thousand users.

Loop Hero Goes Big on Steam; Over 30k Players in 24 Hours

Michal Ciezadlik, 05 March 2021, 18:37

Loop Hero, a strategic rogue-lite with RPG elements, turned out to be a real hit. During a single day, the game from Four Quarters was launched by over 32 thousand people.

Beautiful Action RPG Curse of the Dead Gods Launches on PC and Consoles

Bart Swiatek, 23 February 2021, 12:55

Today will see the release of the full version of the roguelike Curse of the Dead Gods. The game will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Skul: The Hero Slayer is Steam's Latest Mini-hit

Adrian Werner, 26 January 2021, 11:29

The platformer Skul: The Hero Slayer became one of the first unexpected hits of the year on Steam. Within four days of the release of the full version, more than 100,000 copies of the game were sold. The title is also highly rated by players.

The Binding of Isaac Repentance Release Date Revealed

Adrian Werner, 03 January 2021, 14:22

Developer Edmund McMillen announced the release date of The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, the final expansion for the roguelike The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. A new trailer for the upcoming DLC was also released.

Endless Space Devs Announce Endless Dungeon

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 December 2020, 18:57

Amplitude Studios announced Endless Dungeon, a new game set in the universe known from the Endless Space series. The title was briefly presented on the first trailer.

Dead Cells Sells Good Enough to Spawn Second DLC

Paul Musiolik, 02 December 2020, 13:17

A few months after reaching the threshold of 3 million sold copies, the developers of Dead Cells achieved another record. To celebrate it, a second DLC, Fatal Falls, was revealed.

Hades Experiences Renaissance on Steam

Adrian Werner, 30 November 2020, 11:34

Pre-orders of Cyberpunk 2077 have once again taken first place in the Steam bestseller list. Hades also did very well, now on the wave of dicsounts and recent awards.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Early Access Only in Epic Games Store

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 October 2020, 21:28

Red Hook Studios revealed the early access launch date of Darkest Dungeon II. The title will launch in Epic Games Store next year.

Spelunky 2 Launches on PC With a Bang

Adrian Werner, 30 September 2020, 12:00

Two weeks after our debut on PS4, the PC version of Spelunky 2, a sequel to the iconic roguelike platform game, has appeared.

Hades Records Impressive Sales

Adrian Werner, 21 September 2020, 11:30

Hades was a great success. The sales of the game has already exceeded one million copies. Additionally, the latest work of Supergiant Games receives excellent reviews.

First Reviews: Spelunky 2 - We Have a Masterpiece

Bart Swiatek, 15 September 2020, 10:57

Spelunky 2, a sequel of the successful 2008 platform game with roguelike elements, debuts today. The game was very warmly received by reviewers.

Here's Some Impressive Figures From Darkest Dungeon Board Game

Milosz Szubert, 04 August 2020, 16:05

Red Hook has established a partnership with Mythic Games, which will result in a board game based on the hit roguelike Darkest Dungeon. This fall, a campaign on Kickstarter will be launched to finance the release of the game.

Risk of Rain 2 Gets Launch Date, Leaves Early Access

Damian Gacek, 22 July 2020, 12:02

An unusual combination of platform game, RPG and roguelike, Risk of Rain 2, will soon leave Steam's Early Access.

Development of Dead Cells Continues; 3 Million Copies Sold

Jacob Blazewicz, 02 July 2020, 13:02

Motion Twin boasted of the sales of Dead Cells. This successful metroidvania has already reached millions of players, and today it received a great patch, called Update of Plenty, on Steam.

Gameplay From Rogue Lords - New Game by Devs of Styx

Bart Swiatek, 16 June 2020, 12:54

During the recent PC Gaming Show 2020, developers from Cyanide Studio and Leikir Studio presented gameplay from their latest work - the roguelite game Rogue Lords, in which we play as the Devil himself.

Darkest Dungeon PvP Mode Launches; Free Trial Available

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 May 2020, 10:43

The free Darkest Dungeon: The Butcher's Circus expansion launches today. The release of the DLC introducing PvP mode to the game will be accompanied by its first free weekend on Steam.

Darkest Dungeon Multiplayer Coming in The Butcher's Circus DLC

Bart Swiatek, 03 April 2020, 12:23

Red Hook Studios announced that Darkest Dungeon will receive a new expansion, The Butcher's Circus. It will introduce the possibility of PvP battles.

Curse of the Dead Gods in Early Access - „Love Child of Darkest Dungeon and Hades”

Bart Swiatek, 04 March 2020, 10:26

Yesterday, the roguelike Curse of the Dead Gods from Passtech Games debuted in Early Access. The game turned out to be a great success - thanks to satisfactory mechanics and interesting ideas it is praised by both players and journalists.

Stoneshard RPG Hits it Big on Steam

Damian Gacek, 10 February 2020, 22:53

Stoneshard, and RPG from the small team at Ink Stains Games, conquers Steam. The title came out on February 6 in Steam early access and already has over 3,500 reviews, 76% of which are positive. This shows that players are so hungry for new, unusual productions that they don't even mind a rocky launch.

Curse of the Dead Gods Announced - Mix of Darkest Dungeon and Darksiders Genesis

Christian Pieniazek, 07 February 2020, 15:36

Curse of the Dead Gods is a dark roguelike that will be published by Focus Home Interactive. Next week, the production will appear on Steam, and the available materials suggest that we will be dealing with a lovechild of Darksiders Genesis and Darkest Dungeon.

Dead Cells Coming to Android no Later Than September

Adrian Werner, 04 February 2020, 12:08

Playdigious announced that in the third quarter of this year Dead Cells, a hit game from Motion Twin, will be ported to Android.

Dead Cells - The Bad Seed DLC Will be Released in February

Bart Swiatek, 30 January 2020, 14:43

Developers from Motion Twin, creators of Dead Cells, informed that in February the game will receive its first paid expansion under the title The Bad Seed. The DLc will introduce new types of boards, weapons, mechanics and opponents, including a giant boss.

FTL: Faster Than Light Gets Steam Achievements After 7+ Years

Milosz Szubert, 21 January 2020, 14:02

The team from Subset Games decided to add Steam achievements to FTL: Faster Than Light. Although they are cannot be unlocked for the time being, they are available for browsing.

Enter the Gungeon Sales Exceed Three Million Copies

Damian Gacek, 08 January 2020, 13:05

Dodge Roll Games boasted a very impressive sales number of its Enter the Gungeon, it found as much as 3 million buyers. In addition, the team announced that the spin-off, Exit the Gungeon, which recently debuted on iOS, will also go to PC and consoles.

Dead Cells - Devs are Considering Multiplayer Version

Paul Wozniak, 12 September 2019, 23:09

In an interview for Only Single Player, one of Dead Cells developers, Steve Filby, said that the studio was considering developing a second installment or even a multiplayer version. Filby also expressed his opinion on the creation of an adaptation of the game as an anime or comic book.

Darkest Dungeon-inspired Vambrace: Cold Soul Launches

Konrad Serafinski, 28 May 2019, 11:18

Vambrace: Cold Soul, a roguelike heavily inspired by Darkest Dungeon, will be available today on Steam and GOG.com. Console owners will have to wait for the launch until September 2019.

Risk of Rain 2 With Over One Million Copies Sold

Konrad Serafinski, 05 May 2019, 14:12

Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing boasted excellent results of Risk of Rain 2. The title has sold more than a million units in one month after its release. Let us remind you that the production is available in Steam Early Access service.

Curious Expedition 2 and Console Version of the First Installment Announced

Adrian Werner, 02 March 2019, 21:51

Maschinen-Mensch and Thunderful informed that they are working on Curious Expedition 2, a second part of the successful roguelike game from 2016. There are also plans to port the first part to consoles.

Daedalic Entertainment Will Publish Iratus Lord of the Dead

Christian Pieniazek, 20 February 2019, 00:12

Daedalic Entertainment announced that Iratus: Lord of the Dead has been added to their publishing portfolio. It's an RPG with roguelike elements, developed by people, who previously worked on the iconic Disciples series.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Announced

Christian Pieniazek, 19 February 2019, 23:59

Fans of Darkest Dungeon can rejoice, as the team at Red Hook Studios revealed that they are working on the second installment of the cycle. Darkest Dungeon II will borrow a lot from the prequel, but it will be bigger and better.