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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"Nobody beats Kurt Wild" - Kurt Wild

.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This isn't directly a game mechanic but I like it when games play around with the actual borders of the game. Like for example, Ark's Wonder Dungeon has a simple but effective UI because all of the UI is concentrated in one space which dynamically changes (inventory, battle log, skill menu)

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I think this works for what I'd currently want to share. I really need to play more Whispers in the Moss but aesthetically it's too cool of a game to not toss on here.

9 Steam Games I want to spread, with icons for each game. The games are in order:
Ark's Wonder Dungeon
Zexion
Wooden Ocean
Hero's Spirit
Tyrion Cuthbert Attorney of the Arcane
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Angeline Era
Whispers in the Moss
Cape Hideous

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Well I know I'm not the only one that knows it because people who spend five seconds around me know I won't shut up about it, but I do think Ark's Wonder Dungeon is still a very under the radar gem of a roguelite that really hits the combination of interesting cast, story and gameplay.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I ended up doing an update to my tier list since there were a few notable games I forgot. Mainly The Void Rains Upon Her Heart and White Knuckle as two of the best roguelites out there right now.

Ark's Wonder Dungeon
Balatro
Hades
The Binding of Isaac
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

S
Monster Train 2
Halls of Torment
Risk of Rain 2
Slice & Dice
White Knuckle

A
A Robot Named Fight
Picayune Dreams
Vampire Survivors
Cleanfall
Hades 2
Cult of the Lamb
Dome Keeper
Dead Cells
Nova Drift
Risk of Rain Returns
Star Vaders
Time Break Chronicles
Gunlocked 2
Slay the Spire
Tiny Rogues
Star of Providence
Shogun Showdown
Vampire Crawlers

B
Void Breaker
Dead Estate
Talented
BPM Bullets Per Minute
Brutal Orchestra
Cavity Busters
Noita
Rogue Legacy 2
Enter the Gungeon
Kill the Music
Loop Hero
Nuclear Throne
One Step from Eden
Gunlocked
Megabonk
Monster Train
Voidigo
New Meat

C
Absolum
BallXPit
Rogue Legacy
FTL Faster Than Light
World of Horror

D
Clover Pit
Katanaut
NO-SKIN
Star Renegades
Vital Shell

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I do like posting grids. So I suppose I'll join in on the format. Favorite Antagonist was probably the most difficult one to figure out.

A 5x4 'About Me: Video Games' grid with games and labels associated with them. The games and labels are:

Favorite game: Lufia 2
Best story: Disco Elysium
Favorite Art Style: Cape Hideous
Biggest Personal Impact: Yume Nikki
Best Combat: Devil May Cry 3
Overhated: Knightica
Underrated: Soul Sacrifice Delta
Overrated: Metaphor Retanfazio
Needs a Remake: Iggy's Reckin' Balls
Criminally Overlooked: Iji
Favorite Protagonist: Deadly Premonition
Favorite Antagonist: Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers
Best Soundtrack: Void Stranger
Best Multiplayer: Terraria
Not usually My Thing, But...: The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Turn My Brain Off: Disgaea 4
Best With Friends: Warframe
Best Retro Game: Super Mario 64
Nostalgic Childhood Game: Final Fantasy 4
Game Everyone Should Play: Ark's Wonder Dungeon

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

While I was nervous for upcoming interviews, I did a tier list of all the roguelites I've played so far. There might be more I'm forgetting or some that didn't really fit my arbitrary criteria of roguelite.

A tier list of Roguelite games, from the top:
S+
Ark's Wonder Dungeon
Balatro
Hades
The Binding of Isaac

S
Monster Train 2
Halls of Torment
Risk of Rain 2
Slice & Dice

A
A Robot Named Fight
Picayune Dreams
Vampire Survivors
Cleanfall
Hades 2
Cult of the Lamb
Dead Cells
Nova Drift
Risk of Rain Returns
Star Vaders
Time Break Chronicles
Gunlocked 2
Slay the Spire
Tiny Rogues
Star of Providence
Shogun Showdown

B
Void Breaker
Talented
BPM Bullets Per Minute
Brutal Orchestra
Cavity Busters
Noita
Rogue Legacy 2
Enter the Gungeon
Kill the Music
Loop Hero
Nuclear Throne
One Step from Eden
Gunlocked
Megabonk
Monster Train
Voidigo
New Meat

C
Absolum
BallXPit
Rogue Legacy
FTL Faster Than Light
World of Horror

D
Clover Pit
Katanaut
NO-SKIN
Star Renegades
Vital Shell

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My Steam Deck summary ends up way more interesting than my actual replay, which is mostly just games I spend a lot of time idle in. I wish there was a way to remove multiplayer games from the list.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

50) Boneraiser Minions (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/1944570/... caiys has sort of become a well-known name in my friend groups now, because he has a very specific design and gameplay identity that really owns. And this is just a super great survivor-like in general.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

49) BURGGEIST (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/2203210/... BURGGEIST is like another lost PS2 classic that found its way to Steam, with a blend of walking tower defense and Nier combined into a bit of a janky mass. If you can push past that though, you won't regret it.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

48) Dystopika (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/2379910/... Build Your Own Cyberpunk. It's kind of funny since we already live in a really shitty cyberpunk dystopia, but there's something cathartic about building up your own glowing neon hellscape.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

47) Dome Keeper (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/1637320/... I think this is my most frequent game I just pick up and play on my Steam Deck when I'm interested in chilling out. The core loop of mine -> upgrade -> defend just feels good to play through every time.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

46) Scarlet Hollow (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/... I was there! Before it was cool!! But regardless, Scarlet Hollow is a masterclass of a horror visual novel with some fun character-defining choices you can make throughout.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

45) CleanFall (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/2769780/... Cleanfall is SUCH a weird game to describe, because it's Noita roguelite towerbuilding survival. It's a bunch of different things smashed together into one really unique package but Noita fans will enjoy it a lot I think.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

44) Gunlocked 2 (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... The sequel to the OG Gunlocked and a game I personally backed, it's a strong evolution on the original in all aspects. If you liked the OG or want more shmup-oriented vampire survivor games, this is for you.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

43) Easy Delivery Co (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/3293010/... It's a game that really goes for and nails a specific aesthetic, the perfect kind of game to play in the winter when it's cold and wet outside. I think it's the kind of game where you'll either vibe with it or bounce off it.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

42) Who's Lila (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/1697700/... Who IS Lila?

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

41) Humble Holiday Horrors (PC, Steam) store.steampowered.com/app/3356230/... A short simple point 'n click survival horror game from the creator of Ark's Wonder Dungeon. It has some fun twists it throws your way and extra modes for replayability. I ended up liking it more than I thought I would.

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.Flow @urxflow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

40) OoT Ultimate Trial (N64) www.romhacking.net/hacks/8640/ Continuing along those lines is another romhack that's also one of the best ones ever made. This turns OoT into a sort of pseudo-roguelike as you venture into various challenges and slowly explore the surrounding area.