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roguelike · deckbuilder
The Best Roguelike Deckbuilders of 2026
Slay the Spire started it. Balatro proved it wasn't a fluke. Here are the ten roguelike deckbuilders actually worth your time right now.
Jul 7, 2026 · 6 min read
cozy · budget
Twelve Cozy Games Under $10 That Deserve Your Sunday
Curated cozy games that respect your time and your wallet. All under $10, all polished, none of them 'a walking simulator with vibes.'
Jul 6, 2026 · 5 min read
engineering · recsys
How GameGenie Actually Works (a Deep Dive)
Not magic. Six stages: understand → filter → retrieve → rerank → diversify → explain. Here's what's under the hood.
Jul 5, 2026 · 8 min read