Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder

Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder

Released Aug 2026

A mini citybuilding roguelike. Place buildings, stack combos, and master deep strategy in short bursts to create a tiny thriving metropolis!

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Evaluation

Combolands launched on August 24, 2026 after a public demo phase running from April through August 2026. The two-person studio (Sam & Skye at Crux Games) described the release as "the finished game" at launch. Since launch, the developer has been very active with stability and polish work: a feature patch on August 26 added a highly-requested Compendium feature, and bug fix patches shipped on August 25 and August 28. On August 28, 2026, the developers published a post titled "Next steps for Combolands" (NEWS-1) that clarifies their immediate priorities: (1) localization, and (2) Steam Deck verification. Both are described as things they wished they had completed before launch but ran out of time for. Importantly, this post explains that both developers work part-time at the studio and will be returning to part-time schedules after launch week. After completing those two items, they say they will "look around and assess our situation better" — indicating no firm commitments to new content beyond those two polish goals. There is no announced DLC, no season pass, no unreleased content listings, and no roadmap for new gameplay content. The referenced "roadmap/explainer post" mentioned in NEWS-2's bug fix notes was fulfilled by the NEWS-1 development status post published the same day — and that post focuses on localization and Steam Deck work rather than new content. The game is only four days old, and the developer's stated plans are limited to localization and platform support rather than new gameplay content. It is too early to know whether further content will follow once those tasks are complete.
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Developer post titled 'Next steps for Combolands' outlines near-term plans: localization and Steam Deck verification. Developers note they are returning to part-time work after launch week. After those two goals, they plan to 'assess the situation' — no new gameplay content announced.
news post · Aug 28, 2026 source ambiguous
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Launch post describes the game as 'the finished game' and thanks players for their support across the development journey.
news post · Aug 24, 2026 source ambiguous
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Crux Games
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Combolands is a tiny roguelike citybuilder offering deep strategy in a bite-sized package! Grow your own mini metropolis: place buildings, unlock powerful synergies, and trigger cascading combos. With 21 possible guild combinations, Combolands offers strategic depth and a 'number-go-up' rush in satisfying 30 minute bursts.

Unlock new guilds as you play, each with unique identities, strengths and drawbacks. Every run will see you picking 2 different guilds to play with. You'll start with a brand-new, procedural map, and grow a tiny hamlet into a thriving city.

Break the game, refine your strategy, and build a city for the ages!

Features:

  • Satisfying roguelike blend of deckbuilder and citybuilder mechanics

  • A pantheon of 7 guilds with unique buildings and playstyles - pick 2 every run

  • Procedurally generated islands

  • 120+ buildings to construct your town

  • 100+ passive heirlooms to further enhance your build

  • Upgrades to manipulate your buildings' behaviour, and potions to manipulate the map

  • Recruit from 13+ city councillors, each with their own progressions and abilities

  • Work your way up 10 increasingly challenging ranks

Last evaluated Aug 28, 2026
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