Autobattler
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Castle Away – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Castle Away is a roguelite autobattler castle builder where players command a floating fortress to fight demonic forces. The game features a grid-based system for expanding keeps with structures and banners that create powerful synergies. Each run offers new encounters and challenges as players uncover the story behind their city.
Build and command a flying fortress in the playtest of Castle Away
Renegade Games has announced a public Steam playtest for their strategy roguelite autobattler, Castle Away. The game challenges players to build and command a customizable flying fortress, with the playtest now supporting Linux, macOS, and controller inputs. Players strategically place structures within their keep to create synergies and battle demons across five distinct realms.
FLASK – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
FLASK is a new roguelike autobattler game focused on alchemical greed, where players build unstable homunculi, barter with merchants, and battle monster hordes. The game combines deckbuilding strategy with autobattle combat in a dark fantasy world, featuring over 500 unique flasks and asynchronous multiplayer combat. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Titanium Court review
Titanium Court is a unique roguelite that blends match-three mechanics with autobattler and visual novel elements. Developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, the game offers a stylish experience with humorous writing, though its reliance on match-three gameplay may be a barrier for some players. The review highlights the game's eccentric presentation and intellectual humor despite frustrations with randomisation and the core matching mechanic.
FEAR TALL GRASS
Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite monster battler blending strategy and creature-based combat, is coming to PC and consoles on April 22, 2026. Developed by Forgotten Bastions and published by Entalto Publishing, the game features over 100 unique creatures and strategic autobattler gameplay.
Codex Combat
Moosecliff Games announced that their arcane autobattler, Codex Combat, will enter Early Access on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam on April 15, 2026. Players will create spellbooks to battle historical mages, featuring six playable heroes, over 30 unique powers, and more than 200 relics and spells. The game includes both asynchronous multiplayer PvP and offline single-player modes.
While it plays its roguelike autobattling safe, Skull Horde does put a smile on my flaming skeleton head
Skull Horde, an autobattler roguelike from 8BitSkull, offers a familiar yet engaging experience where players command an army of minions to defeat enemies. While drawing heavy inspiration from titles like Vampire Survivors and Hades, its deep minion and item combination systems provide enough variety to make each run feel distinct. The game is available on PC via Steam.
Choosing Your Main Digital Card Game for 2026: Hearthstone, Slay the Spire 2, or Balatro?
This article compares Hearthstone, Slay the Spire 2, and Balatro as potential main digital card games to invest time in for 2026. It highlights Hearthstone's longevity and varied modes, Slay the Spire 2's success as a roguelike deckbuilder, and Balatro's accessible yet deep poker-inspired gameplay.
Mechabellum is a conversation you should be having
Mechabellum is a 1v1 autobattler that excels by fostering a dynamic conversation between players rather than relying on memorized strategies. Its clear communication of cause and effect, respect for player time with tight matches, and engaging spectacle make it a standout strategy game. The recent season update has introduced new elements that are shaking up the established meta, encouraging players to adapt and experiment.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of a gaming publication share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Modulus, Crimson Desert, and Pokopia being mentioned. One writer is also playing an interactive theatre production and another is revisiting the autobattling roguelike 9 Kings on Steam Deck.
Auto Dungeon First Major Update Released On Steam
Independent studio Blüd Brüther has released the first major update for their roguelite autobattler Auto Dungeon on Steam. The 'Unlockables and Weapons' update introduces a new Compendium with unlockable cards that introduce new game mechanics, over 25 new weapon types, and a variety of challenges.
Chaos Agents, the AutoBattler-Royale with One of a Kind Heroes, Opens Steam Wishlisting Ahead of Q4 2026 Early Access
Popularium announced that its new Autobattler-Royale game, Chaos Agents, is now available to wishlist on Steam ahead of its Q4 2026 Early Access release on PC. Designed by Richard Garfield, the game features unique Agents with distinct skills and an unsolvable meta, encouraging players to become the authority on their specific roster. Early access players will also be invited to Alpha playtests.
Build a flying fortress and fight the demon invasion in new strategy roguelite Castle Away.
Castle Away, a new strategy roguelite autobattler developed by independent creators René Slump and Sim Kaart, is set to release in Q4 2024 for PC. Players will build and command a customizable flying fortress to battle demons and explore five distinct realms. A closed alpha playtest is currently open for sign-ups.
Legion Draft – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Legion Draft is an asynchronous PvP card autobattler where players invest gold to grow troop groups and shape their roster. The game features fantasy races with distinct mechanics and synergies, and players can sign up for the beta on Steam. Matches are played asynchronously across repeated rounds of drafting and battling.
Pixelnest announces Cosmo Cargo
Pixelnest Studio has announced Cosmo Cargo, an inventory autobattler roguelite with a PvE focus set in a sci-fi universe. The game is slated for release on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, with a playable demo available on itch.io. Pixelnest Studio, founded in 2014, is known for titles such as Steredenn and Steredenn: Binary Stars.
The insect-themed roguelite autobattler, Hive Blight, is now available via Steam EA
Independent studio Optizonion has launched its insect-themed roguelite autobattler game, Hive Blight, on PC via Steam Early Access. The game features deep tactical gameplay and is now available for players to experience.
The insect-themed roguelite autobattler, ‘Hive Blight’, is now available via Steam EA
Indie studio Optizonion announced that its insect-themed roguelite autobattler, Hive Blight, will launch in Early Access on Steam for PC on March 9th, 2026. The game features roguelite and autobattler mechanics with an insect theme.
Topdeck Automat blends the worlds of roguelike deckbuilder and autobattlers
Topdeck Automat is a new game that blends roguelike deckbuilder and autobattler mechanics, featuring over 200 cards, 100+ passive modules, and 50 enemy types. The game will launch with full Linux and Steam Deck support, including controller functionality.
