DRG: Rogue Core
Early AccessA 1-4 player co-op roguelike shooter spun off from Deep Rock Galactic. You play as Reclaimers across five classes (Guardian, Falconer, Retcon, Spotter and Slicer), fighting through procedurally generated, alien-infested mines with weapons and upgrades scavenged during each run.
- Developer
- Ghost Ship Games
- Publisher
- Ghost Ship Publishing
- Release Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- 11 articles
Why It Matters
Deep Rock Galactic has one of gaming's most beloved co-op communities. Rogue Core lets Ghost Ship test the roguelite format with an already-invested audience, and if it works, the main DRG series may absorb these ideas.
DRG: Rogue Core Guides
9 guides
Combat & Builds
DRG Rogue Core Retcon Build: The Rewind-Rage Tank Loop
DRG Rogue Core Retcon build: how Rewind Time and Rage work together, the Workbench upgrades to take, both Bio-Booster decks and the once-per-run revive.
6 min read
DRG Rogue Core Spotter Build: Crit Darts on the Ground
DRG Rogue Core Spotter build: why the Crit Dart goes on the ground, which Workbench upgrades to take, the Big Crits deck, the Scanner and Ranger's Pocket.
6 min read
DRG Rogue Core Guardian Build: Seismic Crowd Control
DRG Rogue Core Guardian build: Seismic Gloves fear and stun modes, Armor Beacon timing, the Workbench upgrades and Bio-Booster decks worth taking.
8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Falconer Build: The Co-op Anchor Class
DRG Rogue Core Falconer build: Shock Drone charges and damage, Thunder Rod, Remote Drone Revive, the Workbench upgrades to take and the Storm deck.
7 min read
DRG Rogue Core Slicer Build: The 560-Damage Plasma Blade
DRG Rogue Core Slicer build: how the 560-damage Slice works, Blitz and Shield Belt, the Carnage and Footwork decks, and the Workbench upgrades to take.
7 min read
DRG Rogue Core Team Compositions: Best Co-op Squads
DRG Rogue Core team compositions for two, three and four players: which Reclaimers to bring, how revives and downs work, and how to draft upgrades together.
7 min read
DRG Rogue Core Classes: All 5 Reclaimers Explained 2026
DRG Rogue Core classes: Guardian, Falconer, Retcon, Spotter and Slicer, with each gauntlet ability, class skill and Workbench upgrade, and where to start.
10 min read
Notable Titles
- ▸Deep Rock Galactic (2020)
- ▸DRG: Rogue Core (2026, Early Access)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DRG: Rogue Core?
- A 1-4 player co-op roguelike shooter spun off from Deep Rock Galactic. You play as Reclaimers across five classes (Guardian, Falconer, Retcon, Spotter and Slicer), fighting through procedurally generated, alien-infested mines with weapons and upgrades scavenged during each run.
- What platforms is DRG: Rogue Core on?
- DRG: Rogue Core is available on PC.
- Who developed DRG: Rogue Core?
- DRG: Rogue Core was developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing.