auto battler

Definition

Auto battler is the genre of strategic chess-like games where players draft units between rounds and combat happens automatically. Combat is decided by composition and positioning rather than mechanics. Founded by Dota Auto Chess, the genre includes TFT, Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Storybook Brawl, and Mobile Legends Magic Chess. Auto battlers are accessible and cerebral.

Example

"Auto battlers are my new comfort genre — strategy without aim." The lack of mechanical demand suits the player.

Related terms

• TFT
• MOBA
• meta