GameRant - Slay the Spire

Brand New Strategy Game on Steam is Slay the Spire Meets Candy Crush with Stanley Parable Writing

Josh Cotts — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:15 GMT

Trying to explain AP Thomson's Titanium Court is a bit of a tough nut to crack, because the more you try to simplify it, the more you risk glossing over what actually makes it interesting. It is, at its most fundamental level, a match-three puzzle game like Candy Crush Saga. However, it's also a strategy game, a roguelike, and something much closer to a narrative experiment, as it's seemingly keen on metatext. Even its Steam page drifts into meta territory, with screenshots that aren't actually screenshots of the game and a final one that breaks the fourth wall. Together, all of those things might sound like a lot of disconnected ideas, but early reviews of Titanium Court have been describing it as a cohesive experience that's difficult to describe without actually playing it.

Slay The Spire 2 March 2026 Beta Update Reverts Many Unpopular Changes

Dominik Bošnjak — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:11:50 GMT

A new Slay the Spire 2 update is now available to download, having rolled out in late March 2026. Identified by version number 0.101.0, this release reverses many unpopular changes that were previously criticized by Slay the Spire 2 players, while also introducing completely new tweaks and bug fixes.

New Roguelike Game on Steam is a Hodgepodge of Mario Party, Among Us, and Slay the Spire

Josh Cotts — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:15 GMT

The roguelike genre has been seeing an increase in interest lately on Steam thanks to the explosive early access launch of Slay the Spire 2, which has already completely shattered player count records and drawn hundreds of thousands of players back into the deckbuilding gameplay loop established by its predecessor. With that kind of attention focused on the genre, now is as good a time as ever to start looking at other roguelike games that feature a similarly chaotic blend of luck, strategy, and ultimately, long-term replayability. As it turns out, Indieklem's Another Door is currently slated to launch on Steam this year, and its intriguing approach to the roguelike formula makes it look like it could be a standout addition to Slay the Spire fans' libraries.

The Long-Awaited Sequel to One of the Best Roguelikes Ever Just Hit Steam Early Access and is Already Blowing Up

Cameron Swan — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:58:29 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 is finally out in Steam Early Access, and it's already proving to be a huge hit with players. Slay the Spire 2's Steam release has been a long time coming, with the sequel first being announced back in April 2024.

Epic Games Store Free Game for November 20 Is The Perfect Appetizer For a Major 2026 Game

Cameron Swan — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:37:33 GMT

2026 is already set to be an incredibly busy year for video game releases. Along with gigantic titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, and Saros, 2026 is also going to welcome a wealth of long-awaited indie games like Mouse P.I. For Hire, Denshattack, and Reanimal. And if 2025 was any indication, 2026 is bound to be another great year for Epic Games Store freebies.

Slay the Spire 2 Release Delayed Past 2025

Sarah Fields — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:37:45 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 has had its released date pushed back, moving it from a 2025 release window into 2026. Slay the Spire 2's postponement is one of the latest of many game delays that have been announced so far in 2025.

Roguelikes That Balance Their Difficulty Perfectly

Ollie Tuscarny — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:55:16 GMT

The best roguelikes walk a fine line between punishing failure and rewarding perseverance. Too easy, and they lose the sense of tension that makes each run meaningful; too hard, and progress feels unattainable. Perfectly balanced difficulty turns every setback into a learning opportunity, encouraging players to adapt, refine strategies, and try again.

Slay The Spire and Animal Crossing Fans Have The Perfect Game to Check Out

Jackie Arias — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:30:35 GMT

Over the last few years, gamers have seen the evolution of the roguelike deckbuilder genre, from the RPG vibe of Slay the Spire to Balatro's familiar poker format with a quirky twist. These deckbuilding games may look simple on the surface, but they require a lot of thought and strategy to craft strong decks against powerful enemies, often with the least moves possible.

Best Roguelikes On The Steam Deck

Eman Fatima — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:55:14 GMT

There’s something special about losing a run, sighing dramatically, and then immediately booting up another — especially when it all happens in the comfort of handheld mode. Roguelikes and the Steam Deck go together like crit damage and lucky rolls. These are games built on short bursts of chaos, near-misses, and the thrill of the unknown, and that bite-sized magic just hits harder when curled up with a portable console.

Best RPGs for Dynamic Player Progression

Ritwik Mitra — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:55:14 GMT

While the RPG market can feel a tad oversaturated with similar XP methods to keep fans engaged and progressing, there are some RPGs with a more cinematic and dynamic feel to make players feel immersed in their progress. Coupled with some ahead-of-its-time classics, these games innovate the progression system for superior effects.