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VIDEO PREVIEW: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree's ideas of sacrifice make for a compelling action roguelike
VGG got to spend four hours with this snappy action roguelite that explores ideas of sacrifice and collaboration.

Nate Hermanson
3 days ago5 min read
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Six indie highlights from the MIX Summer Game Showcase
Most of them have post-MIX Showcase demos out now!

Nate Hermanson
Jun 37 min read
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REVIEW: I never want to stop playing StarVaders
StarVaders burns bright and is no flash in the pan. I can't stay away from it and neither should you.

Nate Hermanson
May 217 min read
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Steam Next Fest '25 Mini-Preview: Seeking the next Balatro amidst four unique roguelikes
Four Steam Next Fest roguelike demos that'll hook anyone who loves to survive enemy hordes or make number go up.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 27 min read
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REVIEW: Wild Bastards adds a bundle of yeehaw personality to a randomized immersive sim experience
Wild Bastards gave us a new cast of spacefaring outlaws and scoundrels to love.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 8, 20248 min read
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SGF 2024 x Steam Next Fest Mini-Preview: Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop makes a nine-to-five feel fun
Can't even pay the R.E.N.T. in my video games, smh. 👊😔

Nate Hermanson
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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REVIEW: Gambling's addictive?! Balatro's poker-based roguelite style showcases exactly that
By blending the inherently addictive nature of the roguelike with the go-big-or-go-home nature of poker, LocalThunk has ruined me.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 25, 20247 min read
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Backlog Busting: Into 2024 or Once is Enough?
We checked out four under-the-radar 2023 releases to determine what's worth carrying into 2024.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 20, 20246 min read
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World of Horror developed "low and slow" heads to 1.0 release - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
Palms sweaty, pulse racing. The typical PAX West experience? Or the result of playing the demo for World of Horror?

Nate Hermanson
Oct 16, 20238 min read
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Mecha meets musou in the customizable roguelike Metal Bringer - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
Metal Bringer has players use deep mech customization to craft Labors and Arms, then fight enemy hordes in a satisfying series of waves.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 10, 20237 min read
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REVIEW: Return to Castlevania is a victory lap for the stellar Dead Cells
Dead Cells has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelikes of all time. But its best content yet JUST hit the market.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 6, 20237 min read
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BitSummit 10 Developer Q&A: Jump through enemies in the roguelike action of Ninja or Die
Ninja or Die offers a rare combo: hardcore, fast-paced action with simple controls.
Green
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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REVIEW: Shopping never felt more like (bullet) hell in Neon Blight
Skipping an Early Access period was not the right call for Neon Blight. Here's hoping for its brighter future.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 21, 20227 min read
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REVIEW: We need to talk about Sifu.
Sloclap's Sifu comes with some cultural baggage and lacks punch in its narrative, but offers a hard-hitting combat system.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 6, 20229 min read
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REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption
In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 7, 20218 min read
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