anyway Cobalt Core feels like someone opened a portal to one of the less awful timelines and took the source code for their version of Slay the Spire, so it has a bunch of really clever creative mechanics and a ridiculously cozy vibe for a game meant to kill you

the "campfire" equivalent (a repair bay) is staffed by a cat person who can randomly greet you with "meowdy"

...but also the core loop is incredibly tight, feels really satisfying, and even in the demo there's this constant sense of "okay that run was really fucking fun but I want to try this other kind of build and maybe I won't get the cards that make that work but I absolutely trust that that other build will work too" etc etc

just a really fucking good demo, game comes out in two weeks, I have it wishlisted and you should too, holy shit

Everglyph Trials demo releases for the combat roguelite deckbuilder game due to make it's way onto Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to Tabi Entertainment for keeping the momentum going. Which you can try now on Steam. Tabi Entertainment is beyond eager to drop the Everglyph Trials demo for our debut game. You can find it on our Steam page, so dive in and start your adventure right now on Linux via Proton. We’ve also got a demo trailer for the combat roguelite deckbuilder, if you’re curious to learn more. Get ready to test your skills in the Everglyph Trials demo, a roguelite deckbuilder where strategy and combos come together in epic battles. This game is all about making smart decisions while crafting a deck that’s going to evolve with you as the challenges get tougher. Every choice matters, and the world around you is dangerous—but that’s where the fun is! You’ll face down powerful bosses, build your deck with cards that bring big effects, and set up some wild combos to take down enemies. The more you play, the more you’ll need to think on your feet, adapt, and find new ways to crush your enemies. Every run is different, so no two playthroughs will feel the same.

Everglyph Trials - Demo Trailer

What Makes it Stand Out?

Strategic Deckbuilding: Throughout your journey, you’ll have to pick cards that work together to survive tough encounters. It’s all about trial and error — mix and match your deck to discover what works best. All while you face ever-changing challenges.

Dual Card Effects: Here’s where things get interesting. Each card has two big effects—one for playing it and one for revealing it. You’ll also need to read the enemies and the situation to make the perfect choice. Do you gamble for big damage now or hold back to set up something huge later?

Synergy and Buffs: Want to make your cards even stronger? Play cards from the same elemental faction to unlock some serious bonuses like multicasting or stacked buffs. It’s all about building up your heroes and finding that perfect synergy.

Ever-Changing Depths: No two runs are alike in Everglyph Trials demo. You’ll explore randomly generated levels, face new and deadly enemies. Find powerful glyphs that can completely change the way you play.

A Magical World: Step into a stunning hand-drawn world filled with magic, breathtaking landscapes, and bizarre creatures. It’s not just a game; it’s an adventure!

The Roguelite Challenge: Every run is a new chance to improve. You’ll learn from your failures, unlock upgrades, and keep pushing forward on your quest for victory.

Hardcore Mode: Looking for a real challenge? Hardcore mode lets you dive deeper into the trials with tougher enemies and more restrictions, but the rewards are totally worth it.

Fogpiercer launches the train-based roguelite deckbuilder game that rolls onto Steam Deck, Linux, Mac, and Windows. Mad Cookies Studio keeps the gameplay fresh with its bold new ideas. That is now live on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store with 92% Positive reviews. Fogpiercer launches with a blend with train tactics, cards, and harsh fights in a frozen wasteland. One smart move can smash a full convoy and save your run fast.

A train built for war

Mad Cookies Studio has made a train-based roguelite deckbuilder about one armed locomotive. Since Hooded Horse is handling the release. You cross a cold wasteland while bandits swarm your route. Each turn gives you few action points. That makes each card and carriage matter. Your train is also your deck. New cars add fresh cards and plans. You can shunt foes, fire harpoons, or blast trucks aside. Some moves can start wild chain hits. Push one foe onto the rails. Your train may crush it on the next pass. You can also wreck the lead truck. It may roll back into the rest. Hacking cards can help line foes up first.

Fogpiercer launches on Linux

Native support is listed at launch. The game is also listed for Steam Deck. That gives handheld fans a clear way to play. The Steam Deck status is not clear. No badge or test data was shared. Frame rates and battery use are also unknown. The same goes for desktop speed. The studio gave no Linux test notes. It also did not name Proton or Vulkan. Still, a Linux release on day one matters, So fans will not need to wait for a later port. Open-source tools were not part of the news. Mod support was not named either. Those points may be worth watching next.

Fogpiercer - Launch Trailer

Cards drive each run

Fogpiercer launches with more than 170 cards. They cover damage, aid, movement, and status effects. Drivers also shape each run. One may call ghost units. Another can twist time or trigger huge hazards. Routes split across two biomes. Each path has its own risks and rewards. You may find fights, shops, safe stops, or odd events. Some maps also add cliffs or tight lanes. Others may bring an ally. Since each field can change how your deck works. You can push foes into danger. You can trick them into attacking each other. Their planned moves appear before your turn. That gives you time to plan. Yet you still have few moves. The right order can wipe out whole groups. Boss fights close each region. These foes have their own skills and stories. Winning can open new gear for later runs. Between runs, you unlock more cars and drivers. You can also gain new engines. This gives each new run more room to grow.

Price and store details

Fogpiercer is priced at $19.99, £17.99, or €19.99 for the launch. In Japan, the price is ¥1,980. Plus, a 25% discount. You can get it now on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. It also runs on Windows and Mac. The train-based roguelite deckbuilder game has text support in many tongues. Since this includes German, French, Spanish, Polish, and Japanese. Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, and more are also included. Both forms of Chinese have full text support.

What players should watch

Handmancers releases, bringing its intense Rock Paper Scissors roguelite deckbuilder game to Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows. Thanks to the incredible creativity of 58BLADES, that feels like a passion project. That you can now find on Steam Early Access with 93% Positive reviews. Handmancers releases and honestly, this one caught me off guard in the best way possible. What looked like a weird little Rock Paper Scissors experiment has turned into one of the most stylish and tense roguelite deckbuilders I’ve played in a while. The extra delay clearly mattered because this launch feels packed, polished, and dangerously addictive. For Linux players especially, this is the kind of indie launch that feels worth celebrating. Native Linux support on day one. Steam Deck ready. No excuses. Just you, your hand of magical signs, and a constant stream of brutal mind games waiting to humble you.

Handmancers releases with way more than expected

Back in March, the developers at 58BLADES delayed the original release date. Normally that kind of announcement makes players nervous. We have all seen delays that lead to disappointment later. This time though, the team actually delivered on the promise. So instead of pushing out a bare bones Early Access build, Handmancers releases with major gameplay upgrades, UI improvements, brand-new systems, and even an extra boss. Details that were originally planned for a future update. You can feel that extra development time the second you jump in. Nothing about this feels rushed. The combat has this clean rhythm that instantly pulls you in. At first glance, it sounds almost too simple. Rock beats Scissors. Scissors beats Paper. Paper beats Rock. We all know the rules. Then the gameplay starts layering mechanics on top of that foundation. Now suddenly every fight feels like a high-stakes poker match inside a magical death arena.

This is not your usual deckbuilder

The first-person view changes everything. Most deckbuilders make you feel like a player hovering over cards on a table. The Handmancers release puts you directly into the duel. You are staring opponents down while building combos and reading patterns in real time. It feels surprisingly personal. That tension gets even better once the customization systems open up. Every card can carry multiple modifiers. Since Gems completely reshape how Signs behave. Artifacts also stack together in ways that can turn an average run into absolute chaos. One minute you are carefully defending with Rock builds. The next you are taking out enemies with ridiculous Scissor damage combos that feel almost unfair. And honestly, that fine tuning loop is where the game really shines. You start chasing synergies like a maniac.

Handmancers - Early Access Release Trailer

Linux and Steam Deck players finally get another exciting roguelite

A lot of indie games still treat Linux support like a low priority. Handmancers does not. For Steam Deck users, this feels especially promising. The fast runs and clean combat structure fit handheld gaming perfectly. It has that dangerous “just one more fight before bed” energy that absolutely destroys sleep schedules. And visually, the title has personality. The factions push different playstyles without getting too messy with things. Scissors rewards brutal damage heavy runs. Rock leans defensive and steady. Paper stacks buffs and setup plays. Then there is Corruption, which brings a brutal fourth element capable of disrupting the normal rules entirely. That mechanic alone adds this constant feeling that your run could spiral out of control at any moment. In a good way.

The future of Handmancers release is genuinely exciting

Kegs of Eternity is gearing up to bring its roguelite deckbuilder action game to Linux PC and Steam Deck as well as Windows. All of this comes to life thanks to the creative drive behind Lone Piggy. Due to battle its way onto Steam Early Access. I didn’t expect a dwarven beer game to hit me this hard, but here we are. Kegs of Eternity just showed up out of nowhere, and now I can’t stop thinking about it. It feels like one of those rare ideas that sticks with you, the kind you wish you had thought of first.

A roguelite deckbuilder with real personality

So here’s the deal. Kegs of Eternity is a roguelite deckbuilder, but not the kind you’ve played a dozen times already. This one blends that tight, addictive card strategy loop with something way more physical and alive. You’re not just clicking through menus. You’re walking your dwarf through actual dungeon spaces. Top-down exploration like an old-school Zelda vibe. Then combat hits, and the camera shifts to a side view where your deck takes over. It sounds small, but that switch alone gives the whole thing weight. You feel like you’re there, not just managing numbers. That sort of commitment needs stability, which is why native support is also in the wings.

...Linux support is planned not for Early Access, but for 1.0.

Right now, Kegs of Eternity is focused on Windows during Early Access. For Linux, we will likely need to wait a bit longer. Native Linux support is planned for the full 1.0 release, not the Early Access phase. And honestly, that makes sense, even for a Unity title. This is a one-person studio. Every extra platform means more work, more testing, and more time pulled away from actually building the game. So instead of overpromising, Lone Piggy is playing it smart. They want to be sure the effort is worth it before locking anything in. The intention is there. It’s just not something they’re ready to guarantee yet. The only non-Windows platform fully confirmed right now is Steam Deck. And yes, the inspiration is clear. So think Slay the Spire meets Darkest Dungeon, with a bit of classic dungeon crawling layered in. But it doesn’t feel like a clone. It feels like someone finally asked, “What if these systems actually lived in the same world?”

Seven stubborn dwarves and one broken home

You start with one of seven dwarves. Each one has their own deck, perks, and starting tools. Not just stat differences. Real identity. But the part that got me is the settlement. You’re not just running dungeons for loot. You’re dragging that loot back to a place that’s barely standing. Smoke, rubble, nothing left. And slowly, run by run, you rebuild it. Fix the Blacksmith and suddenly your gear options open up. Restore the Tavern and now you’re brewing stronger beers. Upgrade the Great Hall and your runs get permanent boosts. It’s not just progression. It feels like recovery. Like you’re bringing something back to life.

Beer is not just flavor, it’s strategy

Let’s talk about the brewing system, because this is where things get weird in the best way. You brew beers before a run and pack them like supplies. Then mid-dungeon, you crack one open. Some boost your stats, heal you, and clear nasty effects. And yeah, some mess you up with hangovers later. It adds this risky layer where you’re always thinking ahead. Do you go all in now and deal with the consequences later, or play it safe and maybe fall short? It’s such a dwarven idea, and it works.

Kegs of Eternity is shaped by players, not just devs

This part surprised me. There’s a built-in weekly poll system inside the gameplay. Players vote on what gets built next in the settlement. That means the community actually steers development during Early Access. Not in a vague roadmap way. In a direct, visible way. That’s bold. And honestly, it fits the whole vibe of rebuilding something together.

Announcement Trailer - Kegs of Eternity

A long time coming

The solo dev behind Lone Piggy has been sitting on this idea for nine years. Not grinding nonstop, just carrying it in the back of his mind and adding to it piece by piece. He’s not new either. He worked on Marvel’s Iron Man VR and Batman: Arkham Shadow before going solo. You can feel that experience here. This doesn’t read like a rushed indie pitch. It feels deliberate.

Why Linux and focused players should care

Here’s the part that matters for us. Kegs of Eternity is coming to Windows first through Steam Early Access in early 2027. But a native Linux build is planned for full release. That matters. A lot. Since Steam Deck support is confirmed. If you’re running Linux or care about Steam Deck support, this is exactly the kind of project worth watching early. Wishlist it, follow it, keep it on your radar. These are the games that benefit from community pressure and support.

What’s next

The release will show up in Steam Deckbuilders Fest from May 4 to May 11, 2026. Right now it’s in wishlist stage, so no hands-on yet. A playable demo is planned for late 2026. Steam Early Access lands in early 2027. That’s a bit of a wait. But honestly, it feels like the kind of game that’s worth letting cook.

Final thoughts on Kegs of Eternity

Stickerino demo is here, bringing its fast-paced roguelite deckbuilder game to both Linux PC and Windows. All credit goes to the creative spark and steady work of developer contresort. That you can try now on Steam. The Stickerino demo just dropped, and I didn’t expect it to grab me this hard this fast. One run turned into five, then ten, and suddenly I was chasing absurd scores like my life depended on it. If you like tight, high-risk runs and that “just one more try” feeling, this one hits instantly.

The Stickerino demo feels different right away

So here’s the thing. We’ve all played a fast-paced roguelite deckbuilder before. You know the loop. Build a deck, hope for synergy, pray the RNG doesn’t ruin your run. But Stickerino flips that feeling into something way more chaotic and honestly way more fun in the demo. You’re not just playing cards. You’re slapping stickers onto them. Sounds simple, right? It’s not. Every sticker stacks, multiplies, and spirals into these ridiculous combos that can either carry your run or completely implode it. And the pressure is always there. Every run is basically a race against the Sticker Wizard. You feel it. That push to go faster, risk more, stack higher. It’s intense in a way that sneaks up on you.

The “wait… this combo actually works?” moments

The real hook is how quickly things get out of control. In a good way. You start small. A few stickers. A basic deck. Then suddenly you hit a combo that multiplies your score into something absurd. Now you’re chasing that feeling again. Pushing harder. Taking worse risks. That’s where the Monstraks system comes in, and yeah, this is the secret sauce. Monstraks are passive effects, but they don’t just sit there quietly. Since they stack, interact, and completely twist how your run plays out. One setup might reward aggressive play. While another might turn your entire strategy upside down. In the Stickerino demo alone, you get:

1 playable character

20 Monstraks

15 stickers

Around 250 different shop offers

That’s already enough to create wildly different runs every time.

The shop is where runs are won or lost

Between rounds, you hit the shop. And this is where the real decisions happen. Do you refine your deck? Or gamble on a weird combo? Maybe you pivot completely because the game handed you something broken? It’s fast decision-making. No overthinking for ten minutes. You commit, and you live with it.</p> That’s what makes the Stickerino demo feel so good on Linux and PC. It respects your time. Runs are quick, but they have depth. You can jump in for a short session and still feel like you built something meaningful.

Stickerino - Reveal Trailer and Demo

Built for replayability, not just one good run

Looking ahead, the full game is also stacking up to be huge. We’re talking:

300+ modifiers

15 stackable sticker types

40 unique Monstraks

6 playable characters

Since each character changes how you approach the game. Different playstyles, strategies and ways to break the system. And honestly, that’s the dream for this genre. Not just replayability, but variety that actually matters.

Why this Stickerino demo matters right now

The timing is perfect too. The demo is live ahead of Steam Deckbuilder Fest running May 4th to 11th, so this is clearly the team putting their best foot forward. And you can feel that this is a big moment for them. Contresort is a small team, and getting something this polished into players’ hands already says a lot. They’re not just testing the waters. They want to see how far players can push this system. What kind of ridiculous builds people discover.

Final thoughts from someone who kept playing longer than planned

The indie gaming world has been collectively holding its breath to see what Poncle would do next. After the meteoric, logic-defying success of Vampire Survivors, a game that essentially birthed its own genre, the pressure for a follow-up was immense. Today, we finally have our answer, and it is as unexpected as it is brilliant. The developer has officially pulled back the curtain on Vampire…

Worlds Upon The Wind playtest is now live on Linux and Windows PC, inviting players into a peaceful roguelite deckbuilder game. This experience exists thanks to the continued creativity of developer Max Shawabkeh. Which you can request now on Steam. Something quietly beautiful just landed on Steam today, and it’s the kind of game that makes you slow down instead of speed up. The Worlds Upon The Wind playtest is now live, and if you’re the kind of player who enjoys thoughtful strategy, gorgeous art, and zero pressure to rush… this one might grab you immediately. I stumbled across it earlier and honestly had to sit with the trailer for a bit. It has this calm, almost meditative vibe. Imagine a peaceful roguelite deckbuilder where the goal isn’t conquering enemies or min-maxing damage numbers. Instead, you’re rebuilding a shattered world piece by piece. And yeah… that idea alone already feels refreshing.

A Roguelite About Healing a Broken World

Most roguelites throw you into chaos. Endless enemies, frantic runs, high-stress choices. Worlds Upon The Wind goes the opposite direction in this Linux playtest. Since the world here has already fallen apart. Civilization is gone. What remains are drifting fragments of land, broken “world shards” floating through the sky. So your job isn’t to dominate them. Your job is to help life return. Each run asks you to guide settlers across these scattered lands. You plan carefully, rebuild forests, restore deserts, and nurture communities. Every decision shapes how the world slowly heals. And because this is still a peaceful roguelite deckbuilder, your strategy evolves constantly. As you explore, you collect Glyphs and Relics that transform your deck and open new ways to solve problems. No two runs play out the same.

Strategy Without the Stress

What makes the Worlds Upon The Wind playtest stand out is the tone.  This isn’t a race. The gameplay encourages you to pause. Think. And also consider the consequences of your choices. Since every shard you explore is procedurally generated, filled with different biomes, events, and strange dilemmas. And these dilemmas matter. Sometimes there’s no perfect answer. You simply choose what feels right for the community you’re building. That sense of responsibility also changes how you approach each run. Since it’s less about “winning” and more about leaving something behind. Even a small village becomes part of the world’s recovery.

Worlds Upon The Wind - Playtest Trailer

Spirits, Companions, and a Living World

The world itself feels mysterious. Some shards are haunted by restless spirits. You won’t be fighting them in typical RPG fashion though. Instead, your goal is to pacify them and bring balance back to the land. Then there are the animals. Fifteen unique companions are due to be discovered throughout the game, each with their own quest lines. These aren’t just cosmetic pets either. Each one unlocks a powerful ability that can completely change how future runs play. It’s the kind of system that quietly rewards curiosity. You explore, help, and learn the world’s stories. And suddenly your next run plays differently because of it.

A Love Letter to Traditional Japanese Art

Visually, the Worlds Upon The Wind playtest is stunning. Since everything is inspired by classical Japanese art and music. Soft brush strokes. Gentle colors. Landscapes that look like they came straight from a scroll painting. The music certainly leans into that same calm atmosphere. It’s peaceful. Almost meditative. And honestly, it fits the title perfectly. Instead of adrenaline, the experience feels reflective. Like you’re slowly stitching a broken world back together.

The Worlds Upon The Wind Playtest Is Live Now on Steam