Mercenary Squad Auto Chess (2025)

Developer: Ibuprofun
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A casual tavern-themed auto chess where you recruit mercenaries, grind loot, and refine gear through randomized battles.

light roguelikeauto battlerloot-drivenmedieval fantasytabletop-inspiredproceduraltop-downcasual

What players say

Players say the game is rough and unpolished, with many tedious mouse-dragging operations and no keyboard shortcuts. Once the mechanics click, it can be addictive, but the lack of a tutorial, frequent stuttering, and high cost to reroll gear affixes turn many away. The boss fights and loot system have some charm, but player sentiment is split on whether the fun outweighs the friction.

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