Flick Shot Rogues, a turn-based roguelite that swaps grid movement for pure flick physics, just launched on Steam today.
What if Peggle and pool had a baby—and then dressed it up like a tactical RPG? That’s Flick Shot Rogues. Plan, aim, flick. Slam enemies into each other, trigger chain reactions, and ricochet your way into devastating combos. But one bad angle, one overeager shot, and you’ve just bounced yourself into doom.
Graphically, it leans into bright cartoon art with thick outlines and tropical colour palettes—greens, oranges, browns—that give every arena a playful, organic look. The camera can be shifted for comfort, and everything feels clean and readable, even when the screen erupts into chaos.
Audio is folksy and swashbuckling. The soundtrack pushes you forward with jaunty energy, while the sound effects sell every hit with a cartoony thwack or crunch. And yes, there are full custom audio sliders—none of that one-bar-for-all nonsense.
Control-wise, you can flick entirely with a mouse. Or, if you prefer, Xbox and PlayStation pads are supported. It’s fully turn-based, so there’s no reflex timer to punish you.
Native support is Windows-only, but this is Steam Deck Verified with the green checkmark. It runs smoothly on Linux via Proton. Specs are modest: Intel i3-8300 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, integrated graphics, and 3 GB of space.
This is the debut title from Butter By The Fish, a three-person indie outfit out of Germany. Published by Noodlecake, the Canadian studio best known for pushing quirky, polished indies into the spotlight.
Reception so far? Twenty-one reviews on Steam—all positive. Early previews compared it to Peglin or Dungeon Clawler, but the verdict is that Flick Shot Rogues has its own identity: physics-driven chaos with actual tactical depth. It’s already won a few indie showcase awards, and first impressions are calling it clever, addictive, and hard to put down.
Introductory price: C$17.54 (10% off the regular C$19.49). For a physics-RPG hybrid that genuinely feels fresh, that’s a bargain.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2427450/Flick_Shot_Rogues/
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