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Grid-Based Tinkering: Thinky Roguelite Deckbuilder ‘Stones of Power’ Enters Closed Beta!
If you’ve ever stared at a merchant in Slay the Spire, absolute tears in your eyes because you have to fork over 100 gold just to remove a basic strike card, indie developer Pointless Games has some incredibly good news for you.

Their highly anticipated “thinky” roguelite deckbuilder, Stones of Power, has officially entered its closed beta phase. Along with a brand-new gameplay trailer, this major milestone marks the first time players can get their hands on the game’s unique grid-based tactical mechanics.

Here is why this is one indie strategy game you’ll want to keep on your radar.

What is Stones of Power?

At its core, Stones of Power is a deckbuilder, but instead of playing cards that immediately vanish into a discard pile, you are playing magical stones onto a grid-based board.
- A Living Board: Unlike traditional card games where actions are played in isolation, the stones you place in Stones of Power remain on the board.
- Tactical Grid Play: Success relies on pushing, pulling, and positioning your stones to create chain reactions, disrupt enemy plans, and outsmart your foes.
- The “Trading” Economy: Instead of paying a premium to purge bad cards, players construct and refine their decks by trading stones. You buy, sell, and manage your coins to actively manipulate your build’s synergy between encounters.
“I wanted to create a game where each turn incrementally evolved from something simple into something more complex. Every new stone the player places gives more possibilities to explore, rewarding careful planning, clever positioning, and creative thinking.” > — Mattias Selin, Creator of Stones of Power

Why Strategy Fans Should Be Excited

Stones of Power is designed specifically for players who love the “joy of tinkering.” Rather than leaving your fate entirely up to the RNG gods, the game heavily rewards clever positioning and calculated experimentation. Every run is a puzzle of your own making, where a single, well-placed stone can completely cascade into a game-breaking build.

Developed on a custom Java engine (built on top of LibGDX) for PC and Linux, the game is shaping up to be a highly polished, deep, and satisfyingly cerebral experience.

How to Get Involved

With the closed beta officially underway, Pointless Games is looking for players to jump in, test their strategic limits, and provide feedback.

If you want to secure your spot in the beta or simply keep up with development:
- Head over to the Stones of Power Steam Page to add it to your wishlist.
- Join the active community on the Pointless Games Discord to grab a beta key and share your wildest game-breaking synergies.
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14th July 2026
From the Ring to the Roots: Pocket Bravery Devs Unveil ‘Garden Souls’
If you like your roguelites with a heavy dose of fighting-game-level finesse, you’re going to want to put this on your radar immediately.

Statera Studio, the brilliant Brazilian indie team that turned heads globally with their Game Awards-nominated fighting game Pocket Bravery, has officially unveiled their next big project. Stepping outside the traditional 2D brawler ring, they are bringing their signature combat expertise into the roguelite realm with Garden Souls—a fast-paced action roguelite that looks absolutely spectacular.

Combat Meets Chaos: What is Garden Souls?

Unlike traditional roguelites that heavily focus on passive stat stacking, Garden Souls puts pure, unadulterated combat depth right at the centre of the experience.

Taking inspiration from heavyweights like Hades II, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, and Devil May Cry, the game blends a colourful fantasy world with explosive, high-speed action. Players take control of four resurrected Plant Princesses (Rose, Eris, Solaris, and Yuni), each featuring entirely distinct movesets, animations, and playstyles to stop a corruption spreading across the world.

Key Features to Get Excited For:
- Fighting Game Fundamentals: The game utilises an advanced combo cancel system. You can fluidly chain together ground and aerial attacks, dash-cancel, and launch enemies into walls to dictate the pace of the battle.
- Deep Build Customisation: With six elemental affinities that fundamentally change your skills, dozens of unlockable abilities, and unique “Bombogs” (floral companions), no two runs will play the same.
- Striker Summons: Borrowing a beloved mechanic from classic fighting games, you can summon powerful Strikers mid-battle to extend your combos or pull you out of a tight spot.
- Permanent Progression: Procedurally generated biomes ensure high replayability, but a robust progression hub means you’ll return stronger after every run.
Why This is a Big Deal

Statera Studio has already proven they know exactly how to make combat feel incredibly responsive, punchy, and expressive with Pocket Bravery. Seeing them apply those strict arcade-fighter mechanics to a 2D hack-and-slash roguelite framework is incredibly exciting.

It promises the perfect sweet spot for the genre: a title that offers massive mechanical depth and high-skill execution for veteran players, without sacrificing accessibility for newcomers who just want to slash through corrupted foliage.

Garden Souls has officially been revealed with a brand-new trailer and is available to wishlist on Steam right now. Stay tuned to TechMash for more updates as development progresses!

What do you think of the trailer? Are you ready to trade the fighting ring for the garden? Let us know in the comments below!

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13th July 2026
Every Knight Needs a Sword: God of War Veterans Unveil ‘Swordcery’ This August!
Every knight needs a trusty blade. But what happens when your sword is made of literal lightning, ancient magic, or… something entirely unimaginable?

Mark your calendars for August 11th, because the world of Armorial is opening its gates. Swordcery, the highly anticipated hack-and-slash roguelite ARPG, is officially slicing its way into Early Access!

From the Minds Behind God of War (2018)

If you’re wondering whether the combat is going to feel absolutely spectacular, you can rest easy. Temple Door Games was founded by two brilliant cinematic artists who helped bring Kratos’ legendary 2018 Norse journey to life. They are bringing that same epic, cinematic weight and fluid combat expertise straight into the indie scene.

In Swordcery, you’ll explore the vibrant but dangerous world of Armorial, a realm overflowing with cosmic power and deadly enemies.

“Wait… Can That Be a Sword?!”

Swordcery isn’t your average dungeon crawler. This is a game that fundamentally asks one hilarious and awesome question: what exactly can’t be a sword? As you fight your way through ever-changing roguelite runs, you will collect the most dangerous, bizarre, and reality-bending blades in gaming history. From sleek, traditional steel to cosmic anomalies that defy the laws of physics, your arsenal will be as unpredictable as it is devastating.

The Roguelite Twist: No two runs in Armorial are the same. You’ll have to adapt to the swords you find, master their unique magical properties, and hack your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the world’s secrets.

What to Expect on August 11th:
- Weighty, Cinematic Combat: Built by developers who know how to make every swing feel incredibly satisfying.
- An Unimaginable Arsenal: Dozens of unique, reality-defying swords to collect, loot, and master.
- Infinite Replayability: A true roguelite loop with shifting environments, scaling challenges, and deep ARPG progression.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of action RPGs or just want to see how far the definition of a “sword” can be pushed, Swordcery is shaping up to be August’s must-play indie title.

Prepare your loadout, knights. Armorial is waiting.

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10th July 2026
Anchors Aweigh: Hooded Horse Reveals Sci-Fi Roguelite ‘Rogue Carrier’
Strategy fans, it is time to map out a whole new set of logistical nightmares, because the indie genre-masters at Hooded Horse have just dropped an announcement that will have city-builder and roguelite enthusiasts instantly hitting that Steam wishlist button.

Partnering with developer Wild Fields, Hooded Horse has officially revealed Rogue Carrier—a unique blend of deep colony management and tense roguelite progression set across the infinite, hostile oceans of a sentient alien world.

If you have ever wanted to captain the ultimate floating megastructure while the planet itself tries to drag you into the abyss, this one is for you.

The Premise: Survival on a Sentient Sea

In Rogue Carrier, an interstellar scientific expedition goes catastrophically wrong, leaving your crew stranded on an unknown planet known as Keeling-IV. With your mothership destroyed, your new home is The Behemoth—a colossal, ocean-faring science carrier that acts as the physical foundation for your mobile colony.

Your goals haven’t changed: you still need to explore the surface and analyse local anomalies. However, the stakes have drastically shifted from scientific discovery to pure, unadulterated survival.

Unlike your typical static city-builder, you will be plotting waypoints across an expansive oceanic landscape, deploying recon craft, and harvesting resources from scattered islands.

Key Gameplay Features
- Build Vertically on Limited Deck Space: Space on The Behemoth is a premium resource. You will have to manage Tetris-like placement of over 80 building options—including solar panels, factories, crew housing, and R&D labs—to create powerful layout synergies.
- Balancing the Ship (Literally): Poor layout planning doesn’t just hurt your production lines; an imbalanced ship will capsize more easily when hit by the planet’s erratic weather.
- The Planet Fights Back: The world you are exploiting is fully aware and highly reactive. As you extract resources and pollute the ecosystem, the planet escalates its counter-attacks, throwing everything from severe storms to massive aquatic leviathans at your hull.
- Die, Learn, Repeat: The destruction of your ship is not the end. Following true roguelite fashion, failed runs trigger a persistent loop. You will carry accumulated data and unlockable technologies across parallel universes, exploring 50 distinct scenarios and five potential endings.
“Will you embrace polluting the world and arming your ship to the teeth to escape quickly, or will you try to balance survival with the temperament of a living world?”

Why Strategy Fans Should Care

Hooded Horse has a stellar track record for publishing complex, deeply engaging strategy titles (think Against the Storm, Manor Lords, and Terra Invicta). Seeing them back in a game that merges the high-stakes layout planning of a colony sim with the emergent storytelling of a roguelite oceanic expedition is incredibly promising.

Rogue Carrier is slated to bring its deep production chains, tense naval combat, and multiversal progression system to PC soon.

What do you think of Rogue Carrier’s unique blend of seafaring and colony management? Let us know in the comments below!

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#RogueCarrier #HoodedHorse #WildFields #StrategyGames #ColonySim #IndieGames #PCGaming #Roguelite #GamingNews #TechMash
10th July 2026
Tanks Can Fly Now: Indie Roguelite ‘DroneTanks’ Smash-Hits Its Way to Announcement
Forget everything you know about tank warfare. The days of crawling over muddy trenches at five miles per hour while squinting through a rigid iron cannon are officially over.

Belgian indie developer Ludum Elite has officially pulled back the curtain on its debut PC project, DroneTanks, and it’s throwing the traditional military blueprint completely out the window. Instead of a sluggish war machine, this upcoming single-player roguelite puts you in the cockpit of a flying, superpowered, steel-plated hero that trades long-range sniper standoffs for devastating, up-close melee combat.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to deliver a crushing hammer slam to an enemy scout drone from 50 feet in the air, this is the game for you.

Heavy Armour Meets Superhero Agility

At its core, DroneTanks reimagines the tank as an agile, mechanical superhero. Your flying tank moves with an aggressive, relentless pace, allowing you to soar through the skies, dodge incoming fire, and drop right into the middle of hostile robotic squads.

Instead of just trading projectile fire, your primary tools of destruction include:
- Devastating Uppercuts: Rocket-boost into oncoming aerial targets and launch them into orbit.
- Crushing Hammer Slams: Bring the weight of a multi-ton flying tank directly down onto ground forces.
The developers have paired this high-flying brawling with deep, real-time buildcrafting. During each run, you’ll unlock branching skill trees, buy shop upgrades, and mix-and-match powerful ability modules dropped by fallen enemies. Because you can combine these traits freely, Ludum Elite promises that you can craft absurdly overpowered, highly experimental “hero tank” builds, ensuring that no two runs ever play out the same way.

The Mission: Step into the chassis of a mechanical hero on a rescue mission to save adorable, glowing “Gemlings” from the rogue security automation network originally built to protect them.

Low-Poly Charm Meets Rhythm-Driven Chaos

Visually, DroneTanks boasts a highly stylised, cartoonish low-poly aesthetic brought to life by expressive, punchy animations that give your armoured avenger a distinct personality.

But don’t let the clean, vibrant art style fool you—the game features a brilliant, rhythm-driven twist during major encounters. The game’s audio engine is dynamically tethered to its boss fights. For instance, when facing down the notorious “Disco Boss,” the soundtrack directly dictates the enemy’s movement patterns and bullet-hell attacks. To survive, free the captured Gemlings, and win the day, you’ll have to time your dashes, uppercuts, and hammer drops perfectly to the beat.

Playable This Summer!

While DroneTanks is launching first as a feature-rich, high-replayability single-player roguelite, Ludum Elite has already noted that they have long-term plans to introduce a chaotic multiplayer mode later in development.

Can’t wait to test out your aerial boxing skills? You won’t have to wait long. Ludum Elite has confirmed it will be debuting a fully playable build of DroneTanks at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. Attendees will be able to check out the campaign tutorial, explore three distinct biomes, experiment with the skill tree, and go head-to-head with the rhythm-based final boss. Find them at the “Home of Indies” booth in Hall 10.2.

Keep your eyes on TechMash for more updates as we get closer to the showcase, and get ready to wishlist it on Steam soon!

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10th July 2026
Command Three, Survive Thousands: Luminas: Parasite Reign Hits Steam Early Access This July!
The indie roguelite scene is about to get a massive dose of magical chaos. Athens-based developer SOTO Game Studio has officially announced that its highly anticipated debut title, Luminas: Parasite Reign, will launch into Steam Early Access on July 24th, 2026.

If you’ve been craving a fresh spin on the “bullet heaven” horde-survivor genre, this voxel-art adventure is definitely one to add to your wishlist.

When Vampire Survivors Meets Pokémon Strategy

While the market has seen plenty of single-character auto-shooters recently, Luminas: Parasite Reign shakes up the formula by throwing party-based tactical squad building into the mix. Instead of controlling a solitary lone wolf, you’ll lead a team of up to three supernatural, magical creatures—known as Luminas—simultaneously.

Your mission? Defend the vibrant, voxel world of Solaris Land from an onslaught of corrupting, monstrous parasites.

Key Features Landing in Early Access:
- Build Your Dream Team: Choose from 8 distinct Luminas at launch (including adorable powerhouses like Pyropeep the dragon and Shelly the turtle).
- Synergy & Combos: With 64 unique elemental spells and over 90 items of treasure to equip, you can craft specific archetypes—from glass-cannon DPS squads to tanky, unkillable support builds. Certain Lumina pairs can even combine their abilities to unleash secret, devastating combo attacks.
- Deep Meta-Progression: Each creature features its own dedicated skill tree, allowing you to fine-tune your playstyle between runs.
- Control the Corruption: The Early Access launch features 3 distinct biomes and 8 unique bosses. Once you master the basics, you can jack up the “Corruption” levels to alter gameplay rules, expand enemy rosters, shift camera perspectives, and push your skills to the absolute limit.
“We’re a small team of three friends working at an independent digital agency in Greece… Born from a mix of curiosity, late-night design talks, and a shared love for roguelites.” > — SOTO Game Studio

Steam Deck Ready on Day One

Great news for handheld gamers: SOTO Game Studio has confirmed that Luminas: Parasite Reign is already fully optimised for the Steam Deck. Handheld playtesters have reported a locked, buttery-smooth 90 FPS with perfectly scaled UI text.

The developer notes that player feedback during the Early Access phase will actively shape the road map—directly influencing future modes, maps, new Luminas, and boss mechanics.

Mark your calendars for July 24th, head over to Steam, and get Luminas: Parasite Reign wishlisted today!

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#LuminasParasiteReign #SOTOGameStudio #IndieGames #SteamEarlyAccess #Roguelite #BulletHeaven #HordeSurvivor #GamingNews #PCGaming #SteamDeck
7th July 2026
Robospiders Assemble! Wall World 2 Completes Current-Gen Console Rollout with Xbox Series X|S Release
Independent developer and publisher Alawar has officially announced that Wall World 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, completing its highly anticipated current-generation console rollout. Following its previous launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, the addictive mining roguelite sequel can now be played across all major modern hardware platforms.

If you loved the unique blend of vertical exploration, resource management, and frantic tower defence in the 2023 original, it’s time to hop back into your giant mechanical spider and scale the mysterious Wall once again.

What is Wall World 2?

For the uninitiated, Wall World 2 tasks players with piloting a heavily armed robospider across an endless, vertical world. The gameplay loops shift between two thrilling phases:
- Deep-Dive Mining: Leave your mobile base in your upgraded exosuit to burrow into procedurally generated depths, searching for valuable resources, strange anomalies, and lost technological blueprints.
- Tactical Defence: Race back to the surface before the timer hits zero to fend off aggressive, relentless waves of hostile, nightmarish creatures aiming to tear your robospider apart.
What’s New in the Sequel?

Wall World 2 doesn’t just re-tread old ground—it digs significantly deeper.
- Expanded Biomes: Navigate through entirely new, ever-changing environments filled with unique weather conditions and secrets.
- Deeper Progression: Customise both your personal exosuit and your massive mobile battle station with an array of new weapons, automated turrets, and gadgets.
- Unravel the Lore: Meet strange new characters in the sphere city and piece together what truly lies on the other side of the Wall’s unseen depths.
Platform Availability Note: Along with the native Xbox Series X|S version, Xbox gamers can also take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere support, allowing cross-progression and cross-buy functionality between Xbox consoles and PC.

Whether you’re a returning pilot or a newcomer looking for a fresh, atmospheric tactical roguelite to sink your teeth into, Wall World 2 is officially ready for deployment on your Xbox dashboard.

Wall World 2 is available to purchase right now on the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam.

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7th July 2026
Don’t Look Down: Free ‘The Nest’ Update Shadowdrops for Horror Climbing Roguelite White Knuckle
If you suffer from a fear of heights—or a fear of things that go bump in the dark while you’re dangling 10,000 meters in the air—look away now. For the rest of the thrill-seeking stegophiles (that’s wall-climbing enthusiasts to you and me), it’s time to chalk up your hands.

In a surprise move today, developer Dark Machine Games and indie horror heavyweights DreadXP shadowdropped The Nest Update, a massive, completely free content expansion for their first-person roguelite speed-climber, White Knuckle.

To celebrate the surprise launch, a stellar new gameplay trailer has dropped, showcasing the deeply expanded (and deeply terrifying) nightmare awaiting players on Steam. Check out the trailer and get ready to sweat through your controller.

What is White Knuckle?

For the uninitiated, White Knuckle is a high-octane, lo-fi blend of Mirror’s Edge precision and intense physiological horror. Players are tasked with ascending through the gut-wrenching, industrial decay of SUB-STRUCTURE 17.

Every move requires deliberate stamina management. You use momentum-based mechanics to swing hand-over-hand, hammer pitons into crumbling concrete, and manage a limited inventory—all while a malicious, angry sludge oozes up from the abyss below. If your grip fails or you carry too much weight, eternity awaits you at the bottom.

Welcome to ‘The Nest’: What’s New?

The Nest Update marks the arrival of the campaign’s fifth major region (out of seven planned for the game’s full 1.0 release). Described as a subterranean “alien jungle,” this update shifts the game’s horror into overdrive by introducing unpredictable environments and dangerous wildlife.

Here is a breakdown of what you can expect when you load up the game today:
- Dynamic Environments: The Nest features shifting layout mechanics. After surviving the starting zone, your path will randomly morph between the Infested Labs or the Hot Zone, before funnelling you into the terrifying Feeding Trough.
- The Endless Mode: Think you’re a master climber? Beating The Nest region unlocks an entirely new Endless Mode to truly test your reflexes and endurance against global leaderboards.
- Terrifying New Denizens: It’s not just the height you have to worry about anymore. The jungle is crawling with creepy new threats, including Spider Swarmers, packs of Grub Ants, and shambling, zombie-like Barnacle Zombies.
- New Tools of the Trade: To help combat the horde, the update introduces The Handgun (a much-needed bit of firepower), new Signal Orchids to hang on to, and powerful new artefacts like The Rapier and The Barnacle Hook.
Note to Climbers: White Knuckle is currently in Steam Early Access with a full 1.0 release slated for 2027. If you haven’t picked it up yet, the developers have warned that the game will see a price increase following the upcoming Steam sales, making today the perfect time to grab it at a discount!

Watch the New Trailer

The newly released trailer perfectly highlights the frantic balance between tight platforming and absolute panic. Watch as the developer expands White Knuckle in a wild, creature-filled direction that elevates the tension to a whole new level:

White Knuckle: The Nest Update is live right now on Steam. Grab your gear, watch your stamina, and whatever you do… don’t look down.

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#Gaming #IndieGames #HorrorGames #WhiteKnuckle #DreadXP #DarkMachineGames #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #Roguelite #Shadowdrop
26th June 2026
Set Sail for Steampunk Skies: Dead Weight Drops on Steam This July!
Indie tactical fans, it is time to mark your calendars and prep your flying pirate ships. Developer Klukva Games (alongside co-publisher Spaghetti Cat) has officially announced the launch date for their highly anticipated debut tactical roguelite, Dead Weight.

Set your alarms: the game officially hits Steam on July 16, 2026, at 18:00 CEST for $12.99.

What is Dead Weight?

If you ever wondered what would happen if you mixed the tight, grid-based puzzle combat of Into the Breach with the deep character building of Final Fantasy Tactics, all wrapped up in a beautiful Lovecraftian-steampunk aesthetic—Dead Weight is your answer.

Having already amassed over 120,000 Steam wishlists, placing it comfortably in Steam’s top-400 most anticipated upcoming titles, this passion project by two friends is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest indie hits.

The Premise: The world is rapidly fracturing. Ancient Gods with highly questionable morals have awoken from their eternal slumber, threatening what remains of humanity. It’s up to you to board a flying steamship, recruit a fierce crew, manage your fuel, and explore dangerous floating islands scattered across the skies.

Key Features to Get Excited For
- Tiny Battlefields, Massive Choices: The turn-based tactical combat takes place on compact, tight grids where every single step matters. You’ll need to use the environment to your advantage—like shoving enemy goblins and monsters off the edges of floating islands into the abyss below.
- Deep Character Builds: Choose from 4 unique playable characters (including Arn, the heavy-hitting Barbarian) and dive into a massive skill tree. With hundreds of weapons and items, the multiclassing possibilities are virtually endless.
- Risk vs. Reward Mechanics: As you explore ancient ruins and gather loot, you’ll have to manage a “Madness” meter. High madness means harsher environments and tougher, corrupted enemies—but it also promises higher-tier item drops.
- Stunning Pixel Art: The game boasts meticulously detailed, old-school pixel art that contrasts beautifully with its dark fantasy and sky-pirate theme.
Prepare to Face the Gods

Whether you choose to fight the awakening Ancient Gods or pursue their forbidden knowledge for your own gain, the skyways of Dead Weight promise a hardcore, infinitely replayable strategy experience.

With the developers also rolling out a massive final update to their Steam demo, there’s no better time to get a taste of the skies before the full launch next month.

Head over to the Dead Weight Steam Page right now to try the demo and add it to your wishlist!

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#DeadWeight #KlukvaGames #IndieGames #SteamRelease #TacticalRPG #Roguelite #Steampunk #PCGaming #TurnBasedStrategy #GamingNews
25th June 2026
Bullet-Hell Meets Dungeon Scroller: ‘Dark Scrolls’ is Out Now on PC and Switch!
If you’ve spent any time enjoying the monochromatic mech-cat madness of Gato Roboto or the gritty, action-packed mechanics of Gunbrella, you already know that developer Doinksoft doesn’t miss. Now, they are back alongside the chaotic-good publishers at Devolver Digital to drop their next retro-infused obsession: Dark Scrolls.

The fantasy-themed action platformer has officially landed on PC and Nintendo Switch, and it’s bringing an absolute whirlwind of shmup-style chaos for the incredibly friendly price of just $9.99.

Check out the official launch trailer below to see what you’re up against:

What is Dark Scrolls?

Imagine the relentless, forced side-scrolling pressure of arcade classics like SonSon or Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, fused seamlessly with modern roguelite progression and bullet-hell adrenaline. That is the formula for Dark Scrolls.

The game drops you into procedurally generated runs stitched together from hand-crafted dungeon rooms. The screen advances automatically, forcing you to think on your feet, dodge waves of projectiles, and take down brutal screen-filling bosses before the environment itself crushes you.

Key Features to Expect:
- Arcade Shmup Chaos: This isn’t your typical slow-paced dungeon crawler. You’ll need razor-sharp reflexes to survive hordes of enemies firing patterns that wouldn’t look out of place in a classic shoot-’em-up.
- A Wild Rogue’s Gallery: You start with a few basic heroes—like a spell-slinging Mage or a burly Berserker, but you can eventually unlock a roster of 9 playable characters. Yes, that includes a cute dog and a saxophone-playing rat. Each has entirely unique weapons, movement styles, and trinkets.
- Local & Online Co-op: Don’t want to brave the darkness alone? Bring a friend along via local or online co-op to chain elemental powers together, combine perk builds, and revive each other when the screen inevitably gets too hectic.
- The “Rage” Mechanic: Collect coins during your runs to buy powerful perks from the in-stage merchants, Bruce & Goose. These upgrades stack to unlock screen-wiping abilities tied to a unique star/rage meter.
Bonus Launch Day Treat: If you are picking up the game on Steam, keep an eye out for the Dark Scrolls Launch Bundle. Devolver is currently running a promotion where you can score Doinksoft’s previous hits, Gato Roboto and Gunbrella, alongside the new release for an absolute steal!

The TechMash Verdict

For under a tenner, Dark Scrolls is a no-brainer for indie game lovers looking for a fast, punchy, and highly repeatable challenge to share with a friend. It looks like a classic 8-bit game of yore, but plays with the modern responsiveness and mechanical depth you expect from a premium Devolver joint.

Dark Scrolls is available right now on Steam and the Nintendo eShop for $9.99.

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#DarkScrolls #Doinksoft #DevolverDigital #IndieGames #NintendoSwitch #PCGaming #GamingNews #Roguelite #Shmup #TechMash
23rd June 2026
Evolved Animals & Galactic Action: Solo Dev Chris Considine Announces ‘Endangered’
The indie gaming scene is about to get a wild new addition. Solo developer Chris Considine has officially announced Endangered, a fast-paced, roguelite action game that turns the tables on sci-fi tropes.

Centuries ago, Earth’s animals did what humans couldn’t: they evolved, built spaceships, and left our dying planet behind for the stars. Now, they’re coming back.

The Premise: Earth is Reclaimed

In Endangered, you don’t play as a space marine or a cybernetic soldier. Instead, you step into the paws, claws, and talons of highly evolved animal heroes. Having thrived in the cosmos, these specialised creatures are returning to a ruined Earth to reclaim their ancestral home from the synthetic and mutated threats that now occupy it.

What to Expect From the Gameplay

As a solo project, Endangered punches well above its weight class with a focused, high-energy loop:
- Lightning-Fast Roguelite Action: Expect high-stakes, twitch-reflex combat where positioning and speed are everything.
- Diverse Animal Heroes: Each evolved creature comes packed with unique traits, abilities, and playstyles tailored to different tactical approaches.
- Dynamic Run Progression: True to the roguelite genre, no two descents onto Earth will look the same. Collect cosmic upgrades, adapt to hostile biomes, and build the ultimate build to survive the wasteland.
Why it matters: Solo game development is a massive undertaking, but it often yields the most unique, uncompromising creative visions. Considine’s blend of anthropomorphic sci-fi with punishing, rewarding roguelite mechanics makes Endangered a title indie fans should absolutely keep on their radar.

Gear Up for the Return

Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced shooters, deep roguelite progression, or just want to play as a highly intelligent, heavily armed animal, Endangered is shaping up to be a thrilling ride.

Stay tuned to Techmash for more updates, gameplay deep dives, and release window announcements as development progresses.

What animal hero are you hoping to play as? Let us know in the comments below!

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23rd June 2026
Massive 1M-Player Web Hit ‘Soulbound’ Storms Steam Next Fest Ahead of July Release
Indie developer Spiderware has some massive news for MMO and roguelite fans. Their smash-hit, web-based pixel-art MMORPG, Soulbound: Online, is officially making the leap to PC—and you can play it right now.

To celebrate its upcoming storefront launch, Spiderware has dropped a massive playable demo for Steam Next Fest, giving players a huge head start before the game’s official release on July 21st.

From Browser Sensation to Steam Heavyweight

If you haven’t heard of Soulbound yet, you’re missing out on a certified underground phenomenon. Originally launched as a native browser and Discord title, this indie darling has quietly amassed an incredible community of over 1,000,000 players without the traditional backing of a major storefront launcher.

Now, London-based Spiderware is taking things to the next level. The Steam Next Fest demo isn’t just a tiny vertical slice; it offers over 7 hours of playable content, introducing newcomers to the game’s opening story chapters, solo play, and 3-player co-op action.

What to Expect: Bullet Heaven Fuses with Classic MMO Meta

Soulbound masterfully splits its loop into two distinct experiences: a shared overworld filled with quests and a player-driven economy, and brutal, fast-paced roguelite dungeons.
- Build Your Ultimate Pioneer: Forget rigid class locks. Soulbound features deep skill trees and over 100 swappable ability paths. You can build a traditional heavy Tank, a crucial Healer, a high-damage DPS character, or a hybrid of your own design, with the freedom to respec instantly between runs.
- Survive the Bullet Heaven Dungeons: Once you step inside the instanced dungeons, the game shifts into a chaotic, action-packed survivor experience. Face massive enemy swarms and procedurally escalating boss phases. No two runs are identical.
- Establish Your Base of Operations: Your customizable home base isn’t just a cosmetic flex. It serves as your main hub for progression, where you upgrade salvaged materials, craft legendary gear, and manage your economy.
- The Threat of The Anima: Story-wise, you awaken in a digital reality hunted by malevolent entities known as The Anima. Saved by a friendly robotic companion, it is up to you—either solo or with a 3-player squad—to gear up, form guilds, and push back the corruption.
Grab the Demo Today!

With an established million-user player base and a highly anticipated Steam leaderboard to climb, Soulbound is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most addictive indie multiplayer releases.

Head over to the Soulbound Steam Page right now to dive into the 7+ hour Next Fest demo, test your builds, and add it to your wishlist before it officially drops on July 21st.

Are you diving into the Soulbound demo this week? Let us know your favourite character builds in the comments below!

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19th June 2026
Light the Beacons! ‘The Gate Must Stand’ Launches on Steam
Dark fantasy fans and strategy tacticians, unite! Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games have officially joined forces to unleash The Gate Must Stand onto PC via Steam. Developed by Senmu Studio, this highly anticipated indie title drops players right into the final, desperate defence of the fallen Kingdom of Belrak.

If you love the chaotic pressure of Survivors-likes, the tactical depth of Tower Defence, and the addictive loop of Action Roguelites, this is the blend you’ve been waiting for.

Hold the Line Against Impossible Odds

In The Gate Must Stand, the continent has fallen, the demonic invasion is at your doorstep, and you are the city of Belrak’s absolute last line of defence.

Unlike traditional tower defence games, where you safely manage lines from a bird’s-eye view, this game puts you right in the thick of the meat grinder. You will control a powerful hero, fighting hand-to-hand alongside your forces to defend a single, critical chokepoint: the city gate.

Your allies can fall, revive, and regroup, but remember: if the gate falls, it’s game over.

“Heroes can fall, but the gate must stand.”

Key Features At A Glance
- Four Unique Heroes: Take control of diverse archetypes, from savage berserkers to devastating spellcasters, each featuring entirely distinct combat styles.
- Insane Build Variety: Experiment with 149 Hero Skills and 150 Follower Skills to unlock massive, battlefield-clearing synergies.
- Evolving Armies: Recruit from 19 base followers and use hard-won demonic relics to mutate them into 38 terrifying Ultimate Forms.
- Apocalyptic Boss Fights: Face off against brutal demonic bosses every 5 minutes. Defeat them to claim game-changing perks—if you survive.
- True Roguelite Progression: When your defence inevitably crumbles, use your blood-stained experience to purchase permanent meta-upgrades and fortify your next run.
Out Now with an Introductory Discount!

The Gate Must Stand is officially live on Steam for a base price of $9.99 / £8.50. To celebrate the launch, Yogscast and Gamersky are offering a 30% introductory discount, making it the perfect time to grab your sword and rally the troops on a budget. Special bundle deals are also available if you want to pair it with other indie strategic hits!

Will you adapt, conquer, and keep the horrors at bay? Or will your defences collapse into panic and fire? Head over to Steam, grab your copy, and find out if you have what it takes to make the stand.

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19th June 2026
All Aboard! Fogpiercer Brings Post-Apocalyptic Train Battles to PC Next Month
The strategy masterminds at Hooded Horse and indie developers Mad Cookies Studio have dropped a massive announcement that is bound to heat up your summer gaming schedule. Get ready to engineer your deck, load your miniguns, and brace for impact: the highly anticipated roguelite train-battling deckbuilder, Fogpiercer, officially pulls into the station next month!

Mark your calendars for July 17, 2026, because a post-apocalyptic summer of intensely tactical, card-modding, bandit-blasting fun is headed straight your way.

What is Fogpiercer?

Imagine a world swallowed by a deadly, perpetual fog where humanity’s last hope rests on the tracks of a rampaging armoured locomotive. In Fogpiercer, you are the conductor of this high-octane survival expedition.

Unlike traditional deckbuilders, your deck is directly tied to the construction of your train. Every locomotive, carriage, and driver you choose adds distinct tactical tools and cards to your hand. As you travel through bandit-infested wastelands, you’ll gather resources to customise, upgrade, and expand your train to survive a relentless onslaught.

Key Gameplay Features to Get Excited For:
- Tactical Grid Combat: Engage in turn-based battles where positioning is everything. With limited action points, you’ll need to outsmart convoys that outnumber and surround you.
- Environmental Devastation: Use the battlefield to your advantage. Ram bandits off cliffs, deploy shields, or use heavy artillery to send a leading enemy vehicle tumbling backwards, causing explosive chain reactions into the convoy behind them.
- Endless Customisation: With over 170 cards, a deep modding system, and various status effects, you can craft a deck that perfectly matches your playstyle—whether you prefer brute-force firepower or high-tech hacking and decoys.
- Branching Post-Apocalyptic Routes: Fine-tune your journey across hazardous regions filled with unique modifiers, random narrative encounters, and ruthless boss battles.
Where and When to Play

You won’t have to wait long to take the engineer’s seat. Version 1.0 of Fogpiercer will be officially released on July 17, 2026.

The game will be available for PC across all major storefronts, so you can pick it up exactly where you like to play:
- Steam
- GOG
- Microsoft Store (including Xbox App for PC / PC Game Pass)
Whether you are a seasoned roguelite tactician or a deckbuilding enthusiast looking for a high-speed twist on the genre, Fogpiercer looks like it’s going to be a must-play title for the summer. Head over to your storefront of choice and add it to your wishlist today to make sure you don’t miss the departure!

Are you ready to fight through the fog? Let us know your thoughts on the trailer and your ultimate train-deck strategy in the comments below!

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19th June 2026