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Review - Defend the Rook
While the grind is slow and plodding, Defend the Rook is a rewarding tactical turn-based experience with unique abilities and exciting strategy.
Roberto Nieves
Feb 195 min read
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Review - The Spirit Lift
The Spirit Lift is a quick-playing roguelike deckbuilder decked out in a 90s teen-horror-movie aesthetic that those old and new to the genre will enjoy.

L. Sahara McGirt
Jan 304 min read
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Review - Deck of Haunts
Deck of Haunts combines elements of Deck-building, base-building, and strategy for a unique game that doesn't quite meet the mark.

Stephen Machuga
May 27, 20255 min read
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PAX East 2025: Fresh Tracks brings big thrills and bigger tunes
At PAX East 2025, Fresh Tracks puts players on a mesmerizing and action-packed rhythm adventure with pristine slopes and Norwegian Gods.
Roberto Nieves
May 23, 20253 min read
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Review - Grit and Valor - 1949
Grit and Valor - 1949 is an exhilarating real-time strategy action roguelike with engaging gameplay and a fascinating diesel-punk setting.
Roberto Nieves
Mar 26, 20255 min read
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Review - Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a wonderfully made twin-stick roguelike shooter with an NES aesthetic and excellent gameplay mechanics.
Roberto Nieves
Mar 19, 20254 min read
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Review - Elsie
Looks like Mega Man is back spiritually, only it’s now a kick ass woman Android. How does it Stack Up? We find out!

Fernando Da Costa
Feb 18, 20256 min read
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Review - Proxy Adventure: Small Test
Proxy Adventure: Small Test from UAIGolem overcomes its bugginess with great replayability and interesting mechanics.

Paul Neafsey
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Stacking Up with the Striking Distance Studios the Developers of [REDACTED]
Roberto Nieves catches up with the Striking Distance Studio CEO and Creative Director of Action Roguelike game [REDACTED].
Roberto Nieves
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Review - Card-en-Ciel
Pick a card, any card. We here at Stack Up take a look at the latest from Inti Creates. Is it good?

Fernando Da Costa
Oct 24, 20246 min read
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Review - CyberTD
Cyber TD has a unique gameplay concept and aesthetic with its combination of Tower Defense and Roguelike.
Roberto Nieves
Jul 11, 20244 min read
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Review - SolForge Fusion
Hybrid deck-building game SolForge Fusion allows players to fuse decks to battle in-person, online, or play the digital roguelite campaign.

Andrew Mullin
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Review: Trinity Fusion
2.5D platformer action-adventure Trinity Fusion from Angry Mob Games is a robust roguelite action game with great visuals and gameplay.

Junoh Seo
Feb 20, 20244 min read
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Review: GUNHEAD
GUNHEAD is a sleek and ambitious intergalactic roguelike with tight controls, strong boss fights, and a ton of weapons to use!
Roberto Nieves
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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Review - Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Slime 3k combines elements of the bullet hell and deck-building genres for a serotonin boost at less than $5 if you're looking to kill time.

AD Twindad
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Afterpatch Review: Blade Assault
2D action rogue-lite platformer Blade Assault is full of pretty pixels, but does the gameplay and story match up with substance?

Fernando Da Costa
Dec 19, 20237 min read
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Review: Gravity Oddity
Gravity Oddity is a refreshing rogue-lite space adventure recently released across consoles and PC by Invicible Cat Games.

AD Twindad
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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Review: Jumplight Odyssey
Jumplight Odyssey shows promise in early access as a colony management simulation set on a space ship on the run for surviv.

Junoh Seo
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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Afterpatch Review: Paper Cut Mansion
What's Fernando Da Costa's verdict on horror rogue-lite Paper Cut Mansion? Read more about this interesting game reminiscent of Paper Mario.

Fernando Da Costa
Mar 23, 20236 min read
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AfterPatch Review: Little Noah - Scion of Paradise
Fernando Da Costa's Afterpatch review of Little Noah: Scion of Paradise; a wholesome and unexpectedly enjoyable roguelite adventure.

Fernando Da Costa
Oct 27, 20226 min read
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