R.O.G.U.E. Waves Catches Its First Wave - The Surf Roguelike Deckbuilder Launches Demo on Steam
A high-energy roguelike deckbuilder where competitive surfing meets card-game strategy
20 AUGUST 2026 - All the way from Uruguay, indie studio Pomelo Games plunges back into the world of Steam today with the demo of R.O.G.U.E Waves, live now.
Cruise through the sunny beaches of Porto Calambre, fighting for the best waves, trading taunts with your rivals, and rising to the top of the world's least regulated surf tournament.
A different kind of surfing game: humor at the forefront and the power fantasy of chaining physically impossible tricks until the scoreboard breaks.
A different kind of deckbuilder: no card costs, no dedicated inventory and no violence (unless you count your rivalโs passive-aggressive one-liners).
R.O.G.U.E. Waves - Official Announcement Trailer:
Test the waters with the demo
R.O.G.U.E. Waves has only just launched its Steam page, but already has a demo available because we're confident it'll win you over! What's in the demo?
- ๐ Fully implemented Rookie deck with over 50 cards
- ๐บ๏ธ 40+ stickers from suspicious sponsors with game-changing effects
- ๐ Wave-drafting system that rewards both strategic play and risk-taking
- ๐ 6 rival surfers with unique effects that mess with your strategy
- ๐ง An irreverent surf world full of fake brands, strange locals and radical nonsense
- โ ๏ธ Rogue wave mechanic adds a layer of depth and danger to competitions
Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/4719960/Rogue_Waves
โPress kit: pomelogames.com/rogue-waves-press-kit
โPress contact: contact@pomelogames.com - Open to Interviews
About the Game
R.O.G.U.E. Waves is a strategic, fast-paced deckbuilder packed with wild energy, absurd combos, and a cast of eccentric wave-riders.
Face off against the unlikeliest of surfers in four-round competitions where the highest score wins. But before you show off your wave-carving skills, you'll need to fight for the best wave in the lineup. That means spending limited energy to outbid your rival, and risking not having enough left to boost your own moves.
Between competitions, visit the shop for new manoeuvre cards, the spa to heal your injuries, the gym for a temporary boost to your abilities, and sponsored events to pick up run-altering stickers for your board.
Set against a globe-trotting fantasy of sun-soaked beaches and chill summer vibes, Rogue Waves blends high-stakes bidding, score-breaking synergies and constant split-second decisions. The result: a tense, addictive loop wrapped in bright colors and off-beat humor.
Key Features
- Wave Drafting System: Tense, strategic bidding for the best wave in the lineup
- Combo-driven Cardplay: Find the best synergies and break the scoreboard
- Rogue Wave Mechanic: Massive waves with high rewards and extreme penalties.
- Surf culture humor: An off-beat surf world filled with lovable, scrappy characters.
- Bright, colorful world: A polished art style combining stylized card illustrations, expressive characters and striking environments
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About the studio:
Pomelo Games is a small videogame studio from Uruguay, making games with big personalities for the whole world. Following their debut Steam title Outlanders, R.O.G.U.E. Waves marks the studioโs next step onto PC.
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