2D souls-inspired roguelite Rogue Blight looks great and it's out now
8 Sep 2026 at 7:05 am UTC By Liam Squires-HandRogue Blight recently released with Linux support - a great looking 2D action souls-inspired side-scroller that's getting some good user reviews. Reminds me a bit of the…
By Liam Squires-Hand
Rogue Blight recently released with Linux support - a great looking 2D action souls-inspired side-scroller that's getting some good user reviews. Reminds me a bit of the classic Salt and Sanctuary but with a Slay the Spire-like node map system, which is an interesting mix for this sort of game.
Here you fight your way through ever-changing maps. Each run lets you customize your play-style based on what you find. Death is punishing but not quite the end since it's a roguelite but you'll certainly need some skill to get through it.
See the new release trailer below:
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Combat
- Engage a wide variety of formidable enemies and bosses.
- Fight using combat reminiscent of the Souls series.
- Confront escalating challenges in infinite New Game+ story mode.
Character Progression
- All weapons are one handed, wear Sword, Daggers, Wands or Shield on any hand to create a unique build. (Shields are only left handed).
- There are over 50 weapons, each with unique skills.
- Apply status effects on any enemy, including bosses. Such as Bleed, Poison, Burn, Freeze, Shock, Choke, Shatter, Life Splash, Darkness or Light Struck.
- Find tons of blessings, unique items that modifies your character builds.
- Advance your character’s level to unlock a large variety of weapons, gear, and blessings.
- Permanently upgrade your character and unlock additional options in future runs.
Map Progression
- Traverse through 3 randomly generated maps. With unique enemies, backgrounds and random encounters.
- Find random encounters that give unique rewards.
- Find chests full of blessings.
- Visit a shop where you can acquire weapons, gear and blessings.
- Boost your health, mana or stamina by praying to the statue.
- Use a blacksmith to smelt spare gear to upgrade your equipment.