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Do a bit of visual programming and watch your party of heroes conquer an evil tower in Dungeon Automata
Dungeon Automata, developed by Medium-Rare Games, introduces an "autologic" genre that blends auto battlers with logic-based visual scripting. Players program their party's behavior through a node-linking system, optimizing actions and navigation without direct control during combat. The game features handcrafted levels, black and white pixel art, and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, with a demo available on Steam.
Knightica Is a Turn-Based Roguelike Auto-Battler, Out Now
Knightica, a turn-based roguelike auto-battler, is now available for free on the Google Play Store. Developed by Mad Mango Games and published by Goblinz Publishing, the game features army building, unit placement, and collecting demonic souls within a fantasy kingdom setting. Players can experiment with various builds, commanders, and strategic paths during each run.
Olderfall’s Immutable Hunt puts 100,000 wAURE on the line for the top 500 until Sept. 30
Olderfall has launched the Immutable Hunt, a leaderboard event offering 100,000 wAURE to the top 500 players, with the winner receiving 3,500 wAURE. The contest, which runs until September 30, awards points for acquiring and burning weapons, winning deathmatches, and contributing guild points. This event is part of the "Gaming on Polygon" hub created by Immutable and Polygon Labs.
Order Automatica shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Order Automatica will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026, with a new trailer showcasing its tactical auto-battler gameplay. Developed by New Beings and Better Publishing, the game features roguelite elements and strategic unit placement on a 3x3 board. It will be available digitally for $5.99 with a launch discount.
Soul Merger Announced
Tambù Digital and Keya Labs have announced Soul Merger, a roguelite auto-battler set to launch in Early Access on Steam for PC later this year. The game combines elements of the soullessness of a merger with roguelite and auto-battler mechanics.
Honkai: Nexus Anima is a fun creature collector with an incomprehensible story
Honkai: Nexus Anima offers a fun creature-collecting experience with Teamfight Tactics-style auto battles, but its story is incomprehensible and disconnected from the game's bright aesthetic. While the gameplay loop of collecting and battling is engaging, the lack of mechanical depth and a confusing narrative may hinder long-term investment for players.
Vanguard Exiles 1.0 in February
The Tea Division has announced that Vanguard Exiles, an auto-battling strategy game designed by Richard Garfield, will launch its full version on February 4, 2027. The game is described as a strategy title.
Magic: The Gathering creator’s Vanguard Exiles gets February 2027 release date
Vanguard Exiles, a strategic auto-battler co-created with Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield, will launch its full 1.0 version on PC via Steam on February 4, 2027. Developed by The Tea Division, the game will introduce a new Campaign Mode, progression systems, and competitive rankings. The game combines tabletop strategy elements with automated combat in a dieselpunk world.
Announcing Convergence Fest, A First-of-Its-Kind Celebration of Teamfight Tactics and Riftbound
Riot Games announced Convergence Fest, a new multi-day live event combining the Teamfight Tactics Vegas Open and the Riftbound North American Regional Championship. The event will take place in Las Vegas from December 11-13, 2026, and will feature competitive tournaments, developer panels, an Artist Alley, and exclusive merchandise. Tickets go on sale in August and September.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up
This July 2026 round-up highlights new mobile games available on iOS and Android, featuring titles like the Advance Wars-inspired Crownlings: Heroes & Conquests, the puzzle game Sky Lobby, and Netflix's Tomb Of The Mask. The article also reviews Mini Murder Mysteries, Rift Wars: Merge Arena, Quack Quack Attack, and Zomline Survival, offering scores and brief descriptions for each.
Battle Waves: Mobile Launches Friends & Foes, Its First Major Seasonal Update
Gabriel's Games has launched Season 2: Friends & Foes for its mobile deckbuilder and auto-battler, Battle Waves: Mobile. The update introduces direct friend PvP invites, new daily quests, a new Battle Pass, and expanded PvP customization. This marks the game's first major seasonal update since reaching 175,000 downloads during its initial season.
Cats In The Shell Playtest
Raven Studio and Infini Fun have announced Cats In The Shell, a new roguelike auto-battler game featuring mechs and cats. The game is set to launch later this year, with its World Premiere trailer recently revealed.
Pierwsza otwarta beta Northgard Battlegrounds rozpocznie się 9 lipca
An open beta for Northgard Battlegrounds, an auto-battler with settlement building elements set in the Northgard universe, will run from July 9 to July 15 as part of Steam Tacticon. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game will enter Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Northgard Battlegrounds Sounds the Horns of War with First Open Beta, Arriving July 9
Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler strategy game from Shiro Games and Funday Games, will hold its first open beta on Steam from July 9 to July 15. The game blends Northgard's settlement-building with tactical auto-battler combat, featuring distinct Viking clans and asynchronous PvP. It is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
World Premiere: Cats in the Shell, a Mecha-Customizing Roguelike with Thrilling Battles
Raven Studio, formed by veterans from Tencent and NetEase, has revealed its debut title, Cats in the Shell, a mech-building roguelike auto battler published by Infini Fun. The game will feature strategic cat pilots, over 1,000 customizable equipment parts, and dynamic auto-battler sequences. It is set to launch on PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2026, with a public playtest available now.
Piroker – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Piroker is an upcoming eight-player PVP strategy game that blends Texas Hold'em poker with roguelike auto battler mechanics, set in a naval combat environment. Players draft crews and assemble poker hands to trigger crew abilities and engage in battle royale-style combat on the high seas. The game features over 100 unique treasure skills, 60 pirate heroes, and 40 exotic fish for permanent buffs, with modes including asynchronous PVP and real-time private matches. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
I ran 45 idle game demos from Steam Next Fest all at once for a desktop companion battle royale
An author details their experience testing 45 idle game demos from Steam Next Fest simultaneously to find suitable desktop companion titles. The article highlights the challenges of sifting through numerous demos and recommends 11 surviving idle games, including farm sims, shop management, and auto-battlers.
SANGOKUSHI BOND Demo Now Available During Steam Next Fest
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that a demo for their upcoming PC title, SANGOKUSHI BOND, is available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, 2026. The demo features the new Board Performance mode with 14 tactical stages. The full game, a deck-building army battler with over 100 warlords, is planned for a summer 2026 release on Steam for $7.99 USD.
BUILD, BATTLE, DOMINATE: ROGUELIKE AUTO-BATTLER ‘CLAW AND CONJURE’ ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM
Mythic Moon Studios has announced their new fantasy auto-battler, Claw and Conjure, now available to wishlist on Steam. The game features asynchronous PvP battles on a procedurally generated 3D map, with players recruiting mercenaries and building up their town to support their war efforts. A public demo is planned for later this summer.
Dark roguelike auto battler Order Automatica lined up for Nintendo Switch
Better Publishing and New Beings announced that the dark tactical roguelike auto battler Order Automatica is coming to consoles, including the Nintendo Switch, in July. Developed by Draw Distance, the game features strategic unit placement on a 3x3 grid with a focus on building synergies and occult themes, presented in a dark pixel-art style.
