- Blacklight Games and Devolver Digital’s New Title Targets PC Release in 2027
- A roguelike autobattler where animals and plants join forces to fight a cosmic threat
Global game publisher Devolver Digital has partnered with Chinese indie developer BlackLight Games to unveil a new title , ‘All Army Attack’ .
‘All Army Attack’ is a roguelike auto-battler game set in a unique world where distinctive animals and plants form an alliance to fight against a massive cosmic threat.
This new title is currently being developed for the PC (Steam) platform and is targeted for an official release in 2027. Notably, prior to the official launch, a demo version for users worldwide will be unveiled for the first time at the ‘Steam Autobattler Fest,’ which will be held from November 16 to 23.
The twist in the ‘AAA new release’ teaser… Devolver Digital’s signature wit
Publisher Devolver Digital attracted the attention of global gamers by announcing on its official social media channels on November 10 that it would make a surprise announcement of its first ‘AAA title’ the following day.
However, the work actually unveiled was not a blockbuster game with massive capital invested, but a charming new indie auto-battler. The ‘AAA’ mentioned by Devolver Digital was not the gaming industry term signifying a blockbuster scale, but a twist cleverly utilizing the initials of the new title , ‘All Army Attack’ .
According to foreign media reports, immediately after revealing information about the new game, Devolver Digital once again showed off its cheerful side befitting a renowned indie game developer by leaving a follow-up message on its official channels with its characteristic confident and humorous tone, stating, “That is all for the announcement, and we will not apologize for this.”
Massive melee battles involving hundreds of units… A tactical card pool that changes every round
The player becomes an exotic ‘Chicken Coop Commander’ and must recruit allied troops and powerful artillery from a card pool unique to the Animal Kingdom.
You can continuously develop new units using resources obtained after conquering stages and defeating enemies, and it is expected to be quite enjoyable to gradually increase your power by calling in larger-scale reinforcements to the battlefield.
In particular, foreign media highlighted the dynamic melee combat, which starts modestly with small units and culminates in a massive army of hundreds of troops clashing in the latter half, as a key feature of this new game.
At the end of every battle, the player is faced with a constant strategic choice: whether to sacrifice some of their current troops to secure larger resources early on, or to save their allies for the stability of the next battle.
The game is characterized by a structure where each character and map possesses its own unique dedicated card pool, allowing for diverse combinations to attempt completely different, unconventional tactics every time.
Village development system and decorative elements equipped with buff effects
After battles, you can use the acquired resources to develop your own village. This provides the fun of growth by enhancing permanent bonus stats or unlocking new in-game content.
In addition, charming customization elements have been provided that allow players to dress their characters in various hats. According to foreign media reports, these hats not only change the character’s appearance but also provide useful buff effects for actual combat.
The developers explained that the game was designed to allow players to build a foundation step-by-step at their own pace without rushing, and features an organic structure where these accumulated permanent growth elements lead to powerful advantages in the next battle.
60 Units and Friend Battles… Steam Fest Exclusive Demo Information
The exclusive demo version being released this time proceeds by going through the prologue of the main story and challenging the ‘Arid Waste’ region, which is densely composed of a total of 6 difficulty levels.
Despite being a demo, it boasts a rich volume with 3 playable characters, a vast array of 60 units, 25 unit enhancements, 40 treasures, and over 70 tactical cards.
In addition, you can fine-tune your own army deployment and strategy through the demo-exclusive content ‘Treasure Shop,’ and it fully supports a battle mode where you can directly pit your armies against those of friends using an online network.
The demo version will be available for download through the Steam store during the ‘Steam Autobattler Fest’, which will be held for one week from November 16 to 23.
Previous work surpasses 200,000 cumulative copies… New release by talented college classmates
BlackLight Games is a Chinese indie game studio that made a name for itself with the roguelike shooting and tower defense game ‘Cluckmech Oasis’, released in May 2024.
The previous game gained popularity for its unique concept in which various animal characters, including chickens, defend a base from attacks by dangerous plants.
According to a report by the Japanese game media outlet AUTOMATON, ‘ClockMech Oasis’ has received a ‘very positive’ user rating on the Steam store and has proven its commercial success by surpassing 200,000 cumulative sales as of July 2026.
In addition, the media reported that the five core developers of Blacklight Games are close friends who have participated in game development competitions together since their college days, and that they are a talented team that has attracted investment from ‘COREBLAZER,’ a global indie development support organization.
‘All Army Attack’ showcases the audacious charm typical of an indie game by adding the extraordinary and comical concepts of ‘Chicken Coop Commander’ and ‘Animal and Plant Alliance’ on top of the classic auto-battler genre.
Their cosmic all-out war, which left a pleasant first impression on global gamers with ‘AAA-level twist marketing,’ is set to kick off its thrilling prelude through the exclusive demo version of the Steam Auto Battler Fest on November 16 .
‘ All Army Attack ‘ Game Information
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Game name | All Army Attack |
| Developer | BlackLight Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Genre | Roguelike · Autobattler |
| platform | PC (Steam) |
| Scheduled for release | 2027 (Detailed schedule TBD) |
| price | Unreleased |
| demo | November 16–23, Steam Autobattler Fest |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
