Another mini-review this time for Alchemist's Alcove!

A charming and approachable traditional roguelike similar to Rift Wizard but with neat and thoughtful crafting mechanics.

Cool art style and design as well!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3568090/Alchemists_Alcove/

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Alchemist's Alcove is an Open World Traditional Roguelike where you craft unique spells and tools using the remains of your fallen enemies. Fight, Craft, Discover, and Die as you trudge forth through ancient lands and warring factions!

Working through my mini-review backlog

Terra Randoma is a neat dungeon crawler with a cute aesthetic. The low-poly hero/token idea is nice and works well with the tabletop-inspired system the main game runs.

it's a fun way to play a bite-sized DND campaign if you're lacking party members in real life.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120400/Terra_Randoma/

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Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.

Time for another mini review! This time for the very cool hacking puzzle game NET.CRAWL

It’s something like a cross between Slay the Spire, 868-Hack, and Hexcells. Very interesting decisions to be made with movement mechanics and activated abilities. Great presentation and unique takes on the genre!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2958140/NETCRAWL/

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NET.CRAWL is a grid-building roguelike about a White Rabbit trapped in an unfriendly cyberspace. Dive deep into a bizarre digital world where levels are built with the nodes you drafted. Short runs, satisfying combos, dozens of unique bosses, and a ton of replayability.

Master of Piece was the coolest game I played at PAX West 2025 and it's now finally out in early access!

A very interesting mix of something like Into the Breach meets Chess, it's got great art style and great decision making choices throughout.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3009310/Master_of_Piece/

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Master of Piece on Steam

Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.

Mini review time again! A game I’ve been following for years: Into the Grid. A cyberpunk hacking deckbuilder straight out of Neuromancer.

Great visual style, lots of crunchy decision to be made on the overworld hacking map, and some unique takes on card based combat systems!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2576200/Into_The_Grid/

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Into The Grid on Steam

Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!

Mini-review for Astral Flux:

Art is great, platforming feels really responsive and nice, fun premise, solid tutorial, weird aliens!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757920/Astral_Flux/

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Save 60% on Astral Flux on Steam

Astral Flux is an action-platformer with roguelite elements where each run is different. Traverse hostile alien planets, discover dark secrets, and face powerful foes in combat.

The first entry in my mini-reviews series: Three Against The Odds.

A wild mix of wacky writing, charm, and something that looks like a traditional roguelike and a 4X game after they both fell into a blender.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3182570/Three_Against_the_Odds/

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Three Against the Odds on Steam

Three Against the Odds is a base defense fantasy roguelike. Build your amphibian hero(es) and settlement as wave after wave of enemies descends from bordering terrain that you can terraform. Play through three campaigns, conquering the shadowy powers that have corrupted the world of Primeva.

Someone suggested we set up a Steam curator, so I did and we occasionally get sent some review copies to check out.

I can't promise that we'll get to all of them, but I can at least help spread the word!

I'll try to keep them contained under #GROGPODminis for the time being.

Steam curator link is here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45182589-GROGPOD-Roguelike-Podcast/

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Steam Curator: GROGPOD Roguelike Podcast

A podcast dedicated solely to roguelike games from the more traditional types like Dungeons of Dredmor to the more modern ones like Hades.