Indie Spotlight | Coloured Static Press
The most important move in Onward! Autobattles might happen before a battle starts. Its roguelike strategy is built around arranging an army, choosing combinations and watching the consequences unfold.
Build the right line-up
Players recruit units and decide where each belongs on the battlefield. Their abilities interact, making composition and positioning critical. Even moving a single fighter one square can change the outcome, according to the developer.
Win, adapt, repeat
Successful battles unlock more units and powerful artefacts, giving subsequent encounters a wider range of possible approaches. The battles themselves play out automatically, shifting the challenge away from reflexes and towards preparation and adaptation.
A demo to test the tactics
Dream Parable replied directly to Coloured Static Press to confirm Steam Next Fest participation and a free demo. The official Steam page also lists the demo. The full game is currently planned for 2026.
Developer: Dream Parable. Official Steam page | Free demo.
Editor’s note: This is a researched discovery feature based on official information and developer submissions, not a hands-on review.
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