Peglin
2023 · Roguelike / Puzzle · PC / Steam
Peglin mashes pachinko physics with roguelike deck building and turns the result into something far more compelling than it sounds. Launching orbs into a field of pegs and watching damage numbers cascade as they bounce creates a unique satisfaction that no other roguelike offers. The RNG can feel oppressive when bad bounces tank a run, and the strategic depth doesn't quite match the genre's best. But the core concept is so inventive and the moment-to-moment gameplay so fun that Peglin earns its place alongside the roguelike heavyweights through sheer creativity.