A new game called Scar-Lead Salvation from the developers of the Neptunia franchise is sparking comparisons to the hit roguelike shooter Returnal. Scar-Lead Salvation is headed for release on the PS4, PS5, and PC on May 29, 2025.
Though it's almost five years old, Housemarque's Returnal remains one of the more unique AAA shooters out there. With a long history of developing arcade-style shooters like Super Stardust and Resogun, Housemarque bucked expectations in the PlayStation 5's launch era by trying out a third-person shooter with a roguelike run-based structure. Thanks to its intense shooting mechanics and eerie atmosphere, Returnal captured audiences' imaginations, leading many to hail it as one of the best early PS5 titles, even after the game eventually made its way to PC. In 2025, Housemarque announced Saros, a new IP that, while distinct, appears to carry some structural similarities to Returnal.
Housemarque's next game, Saros, has just been announced, and though it isn't a direct sequel to Returnal it looks like the next best thing.
With Returnal's developers treading new ground with Saros, publisher Idea Factory International and developer Compile Heart are stepping up to try its own...
