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'I try to play as a completionist and leave no stone unturned and no enemy unkilled': Returnal director Harry Krueger talks Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the arcade classic that inspired Housemarque's best games

The Housemarque veteran guides us through the games on his PC.

PC Gamer

I didn't know the PS5 Pro could do this – Sony's latest exclusive just blew my socks off

This many particle effects in 4K 60fps shouldn't be possible on a console – Saros is a stunning looking game on PS5 Pro

Saros is selling worse than Returnal, analyst estimates, as it competes with hits like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem for limited time and money

Housemarque's latest could reportedly struggle to make its money back

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'Saros' nails the cosmic horror and bullet-hell action assignments, but it falls short as a roguelite

PlayStation and Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal packs a punch and makes great use of PS5's unique features, but it's often at odds with itself.

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Saros review – Action combat excellence with a gorgeous view

A worthy new cycle.

Destructoid

I asked Saros' art director about the game's obsession with hands, and got a fascinating insight into how games are made: "I didn't set out to put so many hands in!"

Interview | Saros has hands – but why so many?

GamesRadar

Saros trophy list includes an unexpected tribute to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Housemarque is paying tribute to Sandfall Interactive alongside its own history

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Saros directors say Housemarque's greatest influence is itself: "As much as we love other games, we wanted to do it our way"

Interview | Creative director Gregory Louden and art director Simone Silvestri take us behind the weird and wonderful world of Carcosa: "We're going to cook with this one"

GamesRadar

I played Saros for a week and it still didn’t make me a roguelike convert

I really wanted to like Saros, but after a week of play, this beautiful PS5 roguelite still couldn’t win me over. A must-buy for Returnal fans, but it's not for me.

Tom’s Guide

Saros Metacritic score makes it one of the best games of the year, putting the cosmic roguelike right behind Resident Evil Requiem and Pokemon Pokopia

Housemarque is two for two on big, weird sci-fi shooters

GamesRadar

Saros is everything I wanted from a Returnal sequel — and it fixes its predecessor's biggest problems

Saros is a confident game that builds on the excellent foundation of its spiritual predecessor, Returnal. It retains the same fast-paced bullet-hell gameplay and compelling rogue-lite structure, while addressing pain points to craft an even better experience.

Tom’s Guide

Saros review: "A lean fusion of roguelike sci-fi action and eldritch horror that successfully remixes Returnal for a broader audience"

GamesRadar

Saros review: a smarter, sharper evolution of Returnal’s best ideas

A PS5-exclusive that blends retro headomism with Sony's cinematic gaming polish.

Creative Bloq

Is Saros a Returnal sequel or a new Housemarque game?

Brand new hostile world to tame.

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Will Saros come to PC or Xbox? What we know so far

No PC and Xbox ports so far.

Dot Esports

Saros pre-order guide: All editions, bonuses, release date, and game details

Here’s what comes with each Saros edition.

GamesRadar

7 reasons why Saros has me hooked on its eclipse-powered roguelike runs, and why it might be PS5's most impressive release of the year

Big Preview | Housemarque has given me plenty of reasons to touch down on Carcosa

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Saros aims for bite-sized 30-minute runs, and the cool-off makes you "ready for another", its game designer tells me

Big Preview | With permanent progression and shorter runs, Saros is all about bringing bite-sized tension and release to as many players as possible

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Saros developer doesn't think Returnal 'was that hard of a game', but admits that the team 'did pay a lot more attention to the onboarding experience' for its spiritual successor

Housemarque has said it paid more attention to refining Saros' combat and the game's onboarding experience, admitting that its predecessor, Returnal, took a while to learn how to play.

GamesRadar

In pursuit of the ideal roguelike, Saros runs are shorter than Returnal's as Housemarque wanted to "keep the feeling of danger" and "reduce the feeling of helplessness"

"There's no objectively right answer"

GamesRadar

3 hours in, Saros is a triumph for PS5 – this twitchy sci-fi roguelike shooter perfectly evolves on Returnal, and is already a GOTY contender

Big Preview | Housemarque's sci-fi roguelike "bullet ballet" puts you under pressure, while giving you the tools to smash its shapeshifting world of terror right back

TechRadar

Saros has exclusive PS5 features like feeling 'eclipse-driven weaponry through adaptive triggers — but it's nothing we've not heard before

A new trailer has been released for Housemarque's upcoming action game, Saros, highlighting its PS5-exclusive features.

Tom’s Guide

PS5 State of Play February 2026 live updates — God of War Remake, MGS Collection Vol. 2 and every game announced

State of Play for February 2026 was packed with exciting new PS5 announcements, reveals and trailers. Here's a full recap of the show.

GamesRadar

Everything announced at the PS5 State of Play February 2026

PlayStation State of Play summary with the latest news, reveals, and gameplay trailers from the PS5 showcase

GamesRadar

Returnal spiritual sequel Saros lets you keep upgrades when you loop, but that just means this twitchy shooter can be challenging in brand new ways

Big in 2026 | Forget voxels and arcade gaming, Housemarque is going big budget and cinematic for its new game

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