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It's a little too easy to get obsessed with the auto-battler Oaken Tower
Oaken Tower, an auto-battler roguelike with asynchronous PvP, has entered Early Access on PC, achieving a Very Positive user rating. The game features a deep item synergy system and over 120 unique items, with players building towers to battle others. It is also noted to work well on Linux via Proton.
Battle Waves: Mobile Reveals Cinematic Trailer as Pre-Registrations Pass 100,000 a Week Before Launch
Gabriel's Games has released a new cinematic trailer for its mobile deck-building auto-battler, Battle Waves: Mobile, ahead of its May 29 launch. The game has surpassed 100,000 pre-registrations on Google Play and is ranking in the Top 10 Strategy Games for iOS pre-orders. The trailer explores the game's lore, focusing on the 'Cosmic Collision' that merged two distinct worlds and their factions.
Roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND launches this summer
The roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND, produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, is set to launch this summer. Further details regarding its release are expected soon.
Battle Waves: Mobile Opens Pre-Registration on Android with Tons of Card Tactics!
Gabriel's Games has opened pre-registration for its mobile title, Battle Waves: Mobile, which features deck-building and auto-battler mechanics. This game is an evolution of the PC title Battle Waves: Card Tactics, developed by CAGE Studios and led by Gabriel Langlois. The mobile version is optimized for shorter play sessions and includes both single-player and multiplayer modes, with pre-registration available on the Google Play Store.
Ivalice Studio Unveils "Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds", A Bold Fusion of JRPG Depth and Roguelike Unpredictability
Ivalice Studio has announced Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds, a new title blending JRPG depth with roguelike unpredictability and auto-battler strategy. The game features a procedural world-generation engine for endless replayability and will be playable at the Morocco Gaming Expo. It is scheduled for Early Access later this year and a full release in 2027.
Rental Commander – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rental Commander, a sci-fi action RTS game, is opening beta sign-ups. The game features 5v5 battles where players rent and command vehicle squads, blending RTS, auto-battler, and action vehicle combat elements. Players can directly pilot their vehicles in co-op or PvP matches, utilizing different vehicle types and upgrading their arsenal through talent trees and power-ups.
Battle Waves: Mobile Launches May 29 With Real-Time Deck-Building Battles
Gabriel's Games announced that its mobile deck-building auto-battler, Battle Waves: Mobile, will launch on May 29, 2026, for iOS and Android. The game features real-time battles, collectible cards, ranked PvP, and a campaign mode. Founder Gabriel Langlois highlighted the game's accessible yet deep strategic gameplay with endless synergies.
Turnbound Released
Gambit Digital and 1TK have officially launched Turnbound, an auto-battler that has now completed its Early Access period. The game is available on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Unique module-building tower defense game Wireworks just got much bigger
The unique module-building tower defense roguelike auto-battler Wireworks has received a significant free content update. This update adds 40 new items, two new characters (The Tinker and The Hunter), and a new game mechanic focused on 'Tools' items. The game is available on Linux.
Veteran Developer Launches Solo Indie Studio Gabriel’s Games Ahead of First Game Reveal
Veteran game developer Gabriel Langlois has launched his solo indie studio, Gabriel's Games LLC, based in Los Angeles. The studio will reveal its first game, a fast-paced mobile deck-building auto-battler, on May 7th with a Quick Look Trailer. Langlois, with a decade of industry experience, aims to create games focused on elegant simplicity and player creativity.
Topdeck Automat - demo out now - the printer vs. aliens auto-battler
The demo for the roguelike auto-battler Topdeck Automat is now available on Steam. The game features a "printer vs. aliens" theme where players use a deck to print synergistic blueprints for worker droids to defend against alien invaders. The demo includes a portion of the planned characters, cards, and modules, along with a new post-victory performance test.
New TFT patch brings back encounters, and it looks like reroll meta is here to stay
The latest Teamfight Tactics patch, 17.2, introduces new lobby modifiers called encounters and five new augments, aiming to add variety to Set 17. The patch also adjusts the game's economy by reducing gold income and reworks the Timebreaker trait to require three units for rerolls. Several units like Viktor and Vex have been nerfed, while others such as Lulu and Maokai received buffs, potentially shifting the meta towards reroll strategies and stabilizing Level 8 boards.
Oaken Tower Early Access
Oaken Tower has launched in Early Access on Steam for Windows PC. Developed by Bocary Studios and Alibi Games, this PvP auto-battler focuses on combo synergy for combat success.
Oaken Tower Catapults into Early Access Today
Alibi Games and Bocary Studios have launched their auto battler game, Oaken Tower, into Early Access today for PC. The game is available for $7.99 with a 20% launch discount and features synergy-heavy PvP combat, over 120 unique items, and a new perk system. The developers plan to add new content and seasonal events throughout the Early Access period.
Sushi Racing and Hamster Romance: Kodansha's Unhinged Summer 2026 Lineup | HappyGamer
Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab has announced its Summer 2026 lineup, featuring four distinct indie titles: Wabisabi SushiDerby, Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, TrailRail, and Sweet Hamster Days. These games, developed by various studios, are set to launch in Q3 2026 on Steam and Nintendo Switch, showcasing a commitment to diverse and unconventional game concepts.
Auto Dungeon Released On Steam
Independent studio Blüd Brüther has released their dungeon-crawling autobattler roguelite, Auto Dungeon, on Steam. The game has received a major update introducing new creatures, quality-of-life improvements, and a community-requested unit called the Puppomancer. The studio now considers the game finished but plans to release occasional updates.
Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab Announces Four Titles Launching in Q3 2026
Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab has announced four new titles set to launch in Q3 2026 for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The upcoming games include the racing simulation Wabisabi SushiDerby, the monster-taming auto-battler Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, the physics-based puzzle platformer TrailRail, and the romance simulation Sweet Hamster Days.
I'm going to spend far too much time playing Orc Incremental
Orc Incremental is an auto-battling idle game where players build and scale an orc army through card drafting and strategic refinement. Developed initially as a weekend project by Velasco and Victor, the game is now being released as a full title in partnership with Playsaurus. It features automatic battles, unit formations, spell usage, and a Dark Rebirth mechanic for permanent progression bonuses.
RPG Auto-Battler Orc Incremental Revealed
Orc Incremental, an auto-battler and incremental game, has been revealed by Nice Ride and Playsaurus. Players build an orc army, set formations, and use cards to make their forces unstoppable. The game started as a small project and evolved into a full release, with pre-orders available on Steam. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and events, including AION 2, Enshrouded's content update, Kodansha House in LA, the Final Fantasy VII board game Ascend the Shinra Tower, the Rogue Trooper movie, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe.
Gear Up Einstein! – Auto Battler Roguelite (with coop!)
No Deadlines Studio announced Gear Up Einstein!, an auto battler roguelite with cooperative multiplayer, set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. Players recruit historical figures to form a team and battle through different eras, with support for up to three players locally or online.