Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator

Roguelike auto-battler with class combinations and rival player squads

Konfa Games · Published by tinyBuild · Released Sep 29, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 3,358
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 25; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator?

In this 2D pixel-art roguelike auto-battler, a group with no memories wakes in a post-apocalyptic labyrinth. You choose loot, classes, perks, and squad positions before your fighters battle automatically through a newly generated dungeon. If they survive, they face teams built by other players.

For you if...

+you like experimenting with classes and squad combinations
+you prefer planning battles over controlling individual fighters
+you want to test builds against other players' squads

Not for you if...

−you want to control your units during combat
−you prefer fixed levels to randomly generated runs
−you dislike rebuilding a squad after a failed run

What players say

84% of 3,358 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of squad builds and the chance to compete against other players' teams. The most common complaint is that solo runs become repetitive, with some players finding little progression after a win.

Screenshots and trailer

Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel i5-7500 or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon HD 7970
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: ○△□

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 36
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.