Free Auto Battler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,413 Auto Battler games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Auto Battler game rankings were last updated on 2/1/2026.
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1. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free Auto Battler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,656 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
2. Your Chronicle
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
Your Chronicle has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,012 positive reviews and 504 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Chronicle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/5/2021 |
| Developer | Samurai Games |
| Publisher | Samurai Games |
| Steam App Id | 1546320 |
3. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 849 positive reviews and 172 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Swell Games LLC |
| Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2897580 |
4. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,149 positive reviews and 448 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
5. Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!
Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,631 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,123 positive reviews and 1,508 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Developer | Holyday Studios |
| Publisher | Holyday Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1013320 |
6. PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 662 positive reviews and 323 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/27/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Tesseract Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3882730 |
7. Trimps
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.
Trimps has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,279 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Trimps on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/2/2022 |
| Developer | Greensatellite |
| Publisher | Greensatellite |
| Steam App Id | 1877960 |
8. Everlusting Life
Everlusting Life — classic auto-chess game set in a fantasy world. Assemble a squad of beautiful girls to aid you on your quest to save the magical realm. Triumph in battles with strategy and win hearts with undeniable charm!
Everlusting Life has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,626 positive reviews and 1,682 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Everlusting Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/8/2025 |
| Developer | Pochemu LTD |
| Publisher | Pochemu LTD |
| Steam App Id | 3218710 |
9. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,792 positive reviews and 16,166 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.
Skill Legends Royale has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Auto Battler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,050 positive reviews and 685 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Skill Legends Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 3,156 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,698 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,577 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,521 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,362 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 797 | 11/27/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 640 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 607 | 5/8/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 511 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 503 | 11/5/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 472 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 411 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 12/7/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 306 | 9/22/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 276 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 7/29/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 237 | 11/19/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 10/16/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.