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Shark Tales: Reef Rogues Out Now at $5.99: 20 Waves, 16 Divers, 31 Weapons

Shark Tales: Reef Rogues is out now at $5.99 - an underwater arena roguelite for 1-4 players with 20 waves and 31 weapons plus evolutions.

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Baseline date: 2026-10-19. Always confirm in-game for anything time-sensitive.

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Shark Tales: Reef Rogues released on Steam on October 19, 2026 at $5.99, developed by RadDad Basement Studio.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5329410), checked 2026-10-19

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It supports solo play, up to four players on one screen, and Steam online co-op, across 20 escalating waves.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5329410), checked 2026-10-19

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There are 16 divers, 31 base weapons, 31 evolutions and 16 super evolutions across four regions.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5329410), checked 2026-10-19

FAQ

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What is Shark Tales: Reef Rogues?

An underwater arena roguelite released October 19, 2026 at $5.99, for 1-4 players.

Does it have local co-op?

Yes - up to four players sharing one screen, plus Steam online co-op.

How much content?

20 waves, 16 divers, 31 weapons with 31 evolutions and 16 super evolutions across 4 regions.

How much is it?

$5.99 on Steam.

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What the game is

Shark Tales: Reef Rogues is a top-down underwater arena roguelite released October 19, 2026 at $5.99.

The framing is deliberately comic: the reef has a swarm problem, and the solution involves an angry octopus, a shark with questionable judgement and far too many weapons.

You survive 20 escalating waves.

Modes cover solo, local shared-screen for up to four and Steam online co-op.

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Crew and build variety

You build a crew from 16 divers with distinct abilities, strengths and restrictions.

There are 31 base weapons, 31 evolutions and 16 super evolutions.

Between waves a choice appears, which is how the build takes shape.

The evolution counts are unusually high for the price point, so the intent is absurd combinations rather than a tight meta.

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Regions and story

You fight through four regions, from coral reefs and wrecks to volcanic depths and the abyss.

Clues lead through 11 mysteries, including eight illustrated story cases.

Recruiting characters and earning mastery costumes drives the collection layer.

You can also customise colours and wakes for your divers.

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Who it is for

It suits groups looking for a cheap co-op roguelite with local play.

The story cases give solo play a reason beyond wave clearing.

At $5.99 it is priced as a quick group pickup rather than a long campaign.

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Last checked: 2026-10-19

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