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Dark Tactical Roguelite Order Automatica Launches on Mobile
Order Automatica, a dark tactical roguelite with automated battles, has launched on the Google Play Store for a discounted price of $4.79. The game features a 3x3 ritual grid where players position units and prepare for battles against demonic enemies, with deep strategic choices influencing outcomes. It also includes unit unlocks, light meta-progression, and multiple difficulty modes.
Honkai: Nexus Anima could be the free-to-play Pokémon killer
Hoyoverse's upcoming free-to-play creature collector, Honkai: Nexus Anima, was previewed at Gamescom 2026. The game features auto-battles and unique creature designs with abstract 'Aspects' like Love and Reality, differentiating it from traditional creature collectors. Concerns exist around its gacha mechanics and monetization, though the game is set to release on PC, iOS, and Android.
The Last Mission: Space TD Is an Auto-Battler and Space Battle Sim Out on Android
The Last Mission: Space TD, a new sci-fi strategy game developed by amarks, is now available on Android. The game blends tower defense, roguelike progression, auto-battler mechanics, and space battle simulation, tasking players with commanding a fleet to defend Earth from alien waves. It features offline gameplay with extensive ship customization and upgrade options.
Olderfall launches Season 6 ‘A Matter of Instinct’ with the Blackfang Recurve up for grabs
Olderfall launched its sixth season, "A Matter of Instinct," on July 31, introducing a new Battle Pass headlined by the exclusive Blackfang Recurve weapon. This season follows "Auric Dominion" and continues the game's focus on web3 integration with elements like Gems and Void Relics. The auto-battler, developed by Anubika, emphasizes a "fun first" approach to blockchain gaming.
Deck-Building Auto-Battler CookieRun: Crumble Launches on Android
Devsisters has launched CookieRun: Crumble, a new deck-building auto-battler in the CookieRun series, on Android. Players command teams of up to 12 Cookies, utilizing their skills, pets, and strategic combinations to battle enemies and climb various game modes like Crumble Dungeon and Arena.
Game Demos
Drag'N Dungeon is a grid-free tactical auto-battler available on PC via Steam. Players are trapped in a mysterious dungeon and must unlock allies to escape. The game emphasizes strategic unit placement and progression.
Three Kingdoms: BOND — Now Available in Early Access Plus four “Time-Saver” DLC packs, available at launch
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has launched Three Kingdoms: BOND in Early Access on PC for $7.49, featuring a deck-building roguelite army battler gameplay. The game, produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, offers over 100 warlords and supports 1-2 players with online versus. Four "Time-Saver" DLC packs are also available at launch for $4.99 each, allowing immediate access to specific factions.
Task Bar Hero class tier list and the best team compositions for idling your way through the endgame
This guide provides a tier list for classes in the desktop auto-battler Task Bar Hero, highlighting Ranger as the S-tier pick and Priest as a versatile A-tier option. It also details effective team compositions for various stages of the game, emphasizing DPS and elemental resistance for endgame success.
Northgard Battlegrounds gets an Open Beta on Steam, starting July 9th
Northgard Battlegrounds, a new city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe, will launch an Open Beta on Steam from July 9th to July 15th. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game blends settlement management with automated tactical combat and features asynchronous PvP. The full Early Access release is planned for PC later in 2026.
CookieRun: Crumble Opens Pre-Registration on Android
Devsisters has opened global pre-registration for its upcoming mobile game, CookieRun: Crumble, a deck-building auto-battler RPG set to launch in July. Players can pre-register on Android via the Google Play Store and participate in various website activities to earn in-game rewards and enter giveaways for merchandise. This marks another genre expansion for the CookieRun franchise.
Demos and Freebies
Drag'N Dungeon, a grid-free tactical auto-battler, is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to escape a mysterious dungeon by unlocking allies and strategically deploying them in battle.
Paradox Tower announcement - Auto-battler RPG for PC/Switch - May 27th
Tsukumogami Software has announced Paradox Tower, an auto-battler RPG focused on resource management and deterministic combat. Players guide a young witch through a 12-labyrinth tower, upgrading stats and strategically overcoming challenges. The game is slated for release in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch.