Automoji (2023)

Developer: Karl @ Automoji
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, tactical auto-battler where you build emoji squads and watch them fight, with a focus on relaxing synergy planning rather than fast-paced action.

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What players say

Players say it is a simple but satisfying roguelike that focuses on positioning crew on a 9-tile grid. You will likely lose early runs while learning, but the dev adds features like achievements regularly and the game is cheap.

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