Anchor's Lament (2026)

Developer: Imperial Playgrounds
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic multiplayer roguelike where you sail the seas, recruit sentient animals, and battle rival captains in tactical skirmishes.

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What players say

Players call it a surprisingly addictive autobattler with charming marine life art and a free-to-play model where only cosmetics cost money. The tutorial is text-heavy and many skip it, learning by trial instead. Fans of Super Auto Pets and The Bazaar find it a welcome alternative.

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