Auto Battler
Ongoing coverage on Auto Battler.
Latest coverage
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.
Northgard Battlegrounds Announced
Funday Games and Shiro Unlimited have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler set in the Viking world of Northgard. The game is scheduled for release on Windows later this year.
Shiro Games and Funday Games Announce Northgard Battlegrounds
Shiro Unlimited and Funday Games have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe. The game combines auto-battler mechanics with base-building systems and is scheduled for a PC release via Steam in Early Access in 2026. Nicolas Cannasse, co-founder of Shiro Games, highlighted the game's fast-paced nature and strategic decision-making.
A floating magical skull goes to war with his own headless body in this necromantic roguelike that combines Vampire Survivors-like combat with Teamfight Tactics-inspired army building
Skull Horde is a necromantic roguelike that blends Vampire Survivors-style combat with Teamfight Tactics-inspired army building. Players control a floating skull commanding a skeletal army against its own headless body, managing unit types, upgrades, and synergies across dungeon levels. The game features strategic risk-reward choices and character progression, though early impressions suggest a potential lack of build diversity.
Skull Horde Unlock Units Guide - How to Get Each Character
This guide for Skull Horde details how to unlock each of the game's enlistment units. Skull Horde is an auto-battling dungeon crawler with roguelike mechanics that has received positive player reviews on Steam. The guide lists the specific in-game requirements for obtaining characters like the Assassin, Ballista, and Necromancer.
Skull Horde Released
Skull Horde, a dungeon crawling auto-battler developed by 8BitSkull, has been released on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game's launch was accompanied by a trailer showcasing its gameplay.
Indie dev who lives in a village of 1,000 people stunned as over 250,000 Steam users buy his roguelike: "It's…
An indie developer known as Rafa, who lives in a village of 1,000 people, was stunned to see his roguelike game, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot, sell over 250,000 copies on Steam. The game, a mix of RPG, roguelike, and auto-battler elements, gained significant traction after its Early Access launch and has continued to grow in popularity. Rafa, who initially didn't see game development as a viable career path, learned that anyone can release and succeed with a game on Steam.
Skull Horde is out now on PC, where it’s bone vs flesh and business is booming (in the afterlife)
Skull Horde, an auto-battler dungeon crawler roguelite from developer 8BitSkull, is now available on PC via Steam, with support for Steam Deck, macOS, and Linux. Players control a necromancer's skull seeking revenge, raising an army of skeletons to battle through procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies and loot. The game focuses on buildcrafting through unit merging, stacking perks, and creating powerful synergies.
10 amazing indies to check out in April 2026!
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in April 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. Featured titles span genres like narrative adventure, turn-based RPG, cyberpunk action, puzzle-adventure, and auto-battler card games, with developers like imissmyfriends.studio, Iridium Studios, and Digixart showcasing their new projects.
Down with the Ship – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Down with the Ship is a strategic auto-battler where players draft components to build and customize spaceships for asynchronous PvP combat. The game emphasizes clever engineering and strategic module placement, with modes including ranked Versus and Bounty challenges. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Underboard: Rise of The Summoners
Underboard: Rise of The Summoners, a tactical team-building auto-battler, has received its first free content update. The update adds seven new characters, sixteen new spells, twelve new Ancient Items, and twelve new Masteries directly to the base game. The game was originally released on February 6th, 2026.
Bouncing Ball Arena - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Bouncing Ball Arena is a free online browser-based HTML5 game described as a chaotic physics-based auto-battler. Players can watch or influence matches by dropping weapons and healing items into a dynamically shrinking arena. The game features customizable match rules and various weapons for the bouncy spheres.
From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams - Be My Horde Surpasses 100,000 Copies Sold!
Be My Horde, a roguelite survivor with auto-battler elements focused on necromancy, has surpassed 100,000 copies sold. Originally a small experimental project by Polished Games, the game launched in Early Access on June 18, 2024, and has since grown significantly with updates and community feedback. The full release is planned for Q1 2027.
Topdeck Automat - Steam playtest is live - the printer vs. aliens auto-battler
The roguelike auto-battler Topdeck Automat has launched its first public playtest on Steam, allowing players to experience its core gameplay loop. Developed by Ludokultur, the game combines deckbuilding and auto-battler mechanics with a unique theme of worker droids fighting aliens. This alpha version, while lacking final assets, is available for feedback on Discord and Steam forums.
Bone-rattling Auto-battling Dungeon Crawler ‘Skull Horde’ Launches April 10 on PC
The auto-battler dungeon crawler Skull Horde, developed by 8BitSkull, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 10, 2026. The game features roguelike runs through procedurally generated dungeons where players command undead minions and create powerful builds by merging units and acquiring perks.
Involuntary Fighting Simulator, An absurd Auto Battler, Unlike Any Other
Involuntary Fighting Simulator, an absurd auto battler from solo developer Dynamic Joystick Power, is set to release on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026. The game features over-the-top violence, comical physics, and customizable units with a wide array of humorous weapons and cosmetic items.