Tiny Rogues

Tiny Rogues is an Early Access game by solo developer RubyDev, launched on September 23, 2022. It has received two major content milestones: the "Between Heaven and Hell" expansion on December 22, 2023, and "The Clean Update" (version 0.2.5) on August 7, 2024. At the time of the December 2023 expansion, the developer announced plans for three more expansions, with the final one ("Beyond the Matrix") intended to bring the game to version 1.0 and out of Early Access. Since mid-2024, the developer has been building what started as a content update but evolved into a near-complete rewrite of the game — adding localization, mid-run saving, improved performance, modding capabilities, and large amounts of new content. A second programmer (Thorce) joined the team in August 2025, doubling development speed. As of the most recent developer communication on August 27, 2026 — posted today — RubyDev confirms that all 442 weapons have been reimplemented, all equipment items are done, and work is now focused on finishing companions, traits, and classes. The post goes into extensive detail about a new "identity" design philosophy being applied to weapons, enemies, and mechanics, including new systems like stun/stagger, evolving weapons, and new weapon types (Sorceries, Censers). Development velocity is described as "great." The developer has been posting regular monthly blogs throughout 2026 (February, April, June, and now August), all confirming active and confident progress. A brief health setback in June 2026 (surgery) caused some slowdown but was resolved quickly. The February 2026 post explicitly stated "a giant update will 100% happen this year" and pledged that Tiny Rogues "won't fall victim to the forever early access curse." The game is clearly in the final stretch of a very large update, with substantial content already built and ongoing developer communication confirming continued development.