New roguelike video games Moonlighter 2 and Port of Jumanah reviewed

Recent reviews highlight new entries in the roguelike genre, focusing on titles that blend action with management or exploration mechanics.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun, is an isometric action game featuring RPG and management elements. Players control Will, an explorer navigating the land of Tresna. The narrative involves a community of dimensional castaways facing threats from an entity known as Moloch and the mysterious Endless Vault, a cube acting as a portal to other realities.

Port of Jumanah, developed by Red Dunes Games and Agate, utilizes a roguelike loop centered around the port of Jumanah. Players take on the role of Mansour, a sea explorer searching for magical black pearls. The gameplay involves using the port as a base to gain upgrades for underwater exploration, navigating various rooms containing combat, bosses, or upgrade zones.