Gridlords

Gridlords is a fantasy auto-battler where you build a castle and let it fight other players' castles. The battles are asynchronous, so you're matched against the setups other people made, and the game resolves each fight on its own. Winning comes down to how well you planned. You start by picking a race and a hero. Each hero has their own abilities and approach, which pushes you toward attacking hard or holding a strong defense. Then you work on the castle, which is the center of everything. You place buildings on a grid, unlock units, upgrade the fortress, and try out combinations of unit types to find synergies while covering your weak spots. Once your castle is ready, you send it into ranked matches against players around the world and climb the ladder. The game uses detailed pixel art. It's made by Sphere Studios and is set to launch in Early Access on Steam on October 7, 2026. It suits players who like strategy auto-battlers and tinkering with a build between matches.