u/ichbinhamma

I'm the developer of 'Dwarves: Idle Battles', a chaotic mix of real-time auto-battler blending ARPG loot, deck-builder synergies, and incremental progression. Recruit Dwarves, create unstoppable builds, and hurl them into combat!

You can play the prototype in your browser: https://ichbinhamma.itch.io/dwarves-idle-battles

Or sign up for the playtest that's coming to Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4175710/Dwarves_Idle_Battles/

I recently uploaded the first playable browser build to itch and it got over 1000 plays in the first 48h: https://ichbinhamma.itch.io/dwarves-idle-battles

I've been working on this experimental genre mashup for about a year now. It's a physics-based auto-battler blending ARPG loot, deck-builder synergies, and incremental progression. Recruit Dwarves, create unstoppable builds, and play your way - from relaxed idle to frantic (auto) clicking.

'Dwarves: Idle Battles' is an experimental genre mashup: https://ichbinhamma.itch.io/dwarves-idle-battles

A physics-based idle auto-battler blending ARPG loot, deck-builder synergies, and incremental progression. Recruit Dwarves, create unstoppable builds, and play your way - from relaxed idle to frantic (auto) clicking.

Play the web demo: https://ichbinhamma.itch.io/dwarves-idle-battles

This might be a bit of a weird one as I'm trying to blend many different genres. Also, for it being called "Idle Battles", there is a lot going on - at least at the beginning. It becomes more idle as you play more though.

Description:

Combine over 16 unique classes, each with their own quirks and battle styles. Build your perfect party, hurl them into chaotic combat, and watch the battlefield descend into glorious Dwarven mayhem.

Crush your enemies, heal your heroes, and loot everything that shines! Collect gold and unique gear, then fine-tune your unstoppable warband. Throughout the game your Dwarves will acquire new abilities and become a fully automated raid party.

AI Disclosure: No AI is used.

'Sir, We Have an Orc Problem' released yesterday to 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam with over 7000 CCU and the dwarves teamed up to create a bundle for all the Orc haters!

Orc Extermination Bundle on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/81590/Orc_Extermination/

I always loved thinking about builds in PoE or Diablo, but wasn't a fan of having to actively farm the required items. A perfect build for me was always one that (almost) worked fully automatic or with a single (slightly overpowered) ability. So I started working on this game where your dwarves farm for you while you theorycraft and analyze (and sometimes help them out a bit):

- Observe real-time battles with detailed logs and DPS/heal meters
- Choose and combine different classes with unique abilities
- Discover synergies between different dwarves similar to deck-building
- Obtain legendary loot that can transform the gameplay
- Upgrade your clicker powers or optimize your build for idle play

The game is called Dwarves: Idle Battles on Steam.

I always loved thinking about builds in PoE or Diablo, but wasn't a fan of having to actively farm the required items and levels while randomly getting one-shot. A perfect build for me was always one that (almost) worked fully automatic or with a single (slightly overpowered) ability. So I started working on this game where your dwarves farm for you while you theorycraft:

- Choose and combine different classes with unique abilities
- Obtain legendary loot that transforms the gameplay and defines builds
- Discover deck-building synergies without playing cards
- Upgrade your clicker powers or optimize your build into idle play

The game is called Dwarves: Idle Battles on Steam.

Guess the most important part is to just never give up. The 300,000+ copies were sold across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS: https://dwarves.ateo.ch/

With the Rune Circle, your build is defined by the Runes you equip - not by the path you picked. More experimentation. More meaningful choices. More replayability. Every run can look completely different.

Judging by the many 100+ (and even some 1,000+!) hour Steam reviews, players seem to enjoy having that level of build freedom and experimentation long after they've mastered the basics. If that sounds interesting, Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot is currently on sale during the Steam Summer Sale: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2205850/Dwarves_Glory_Death_and_Loot/

Additional info: Each different path grants a different stat (e.g. Stamina, Strength, ...) and has access to 3 Rune Slots of different types and tiers: There are Offensive (red), Defensive (green), On-Ability (magenta) and Support (yellow) Rune options. Runes have more specific/niche effects, like granting your dwarves a chance to smite the enemy or transforming certain debuffs into DoTs.
The game is also available for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android: https://dwarves.ateo.ch/

Und nein, es kühlt auch nachts mit offenen Fenstern/Türen im Altbau nicht mehr ab. Ventilatoren hab ich 5.

Hab eine Eigentumswohnung und darf laut Hausverwaltung wegen den Nachbarn keine Klimaanlage einbaun, weil man da volle Zustimmung von allen braucht und die meisten stimmen bei sowas einfach nie ab. Sie sind ja auch nie hier und vermieten einfach über AirBnB...

EDIT: Weil hier so viele mit mobilem Klimagerät und Porta-Split kommen: Es geht nicht! Mein Schlafzimmer und Office haben hohe Doppel-Altbaufenster mit Holzverschlag und die Außenfassade ist unter Denkmalschutz. Ich kann da nichts raushängen und selbst wenn das gehen würde, hab ich in den beiden (getrennten) Zimmern auch nicht wirklich Platz für das Innengerät (und ich bräucht auch 2 davon). Meine einzige wirkliche Möglichkeit wäre eine Multi-Split mit Außengerät im Innenhof und langer Zuleitung, was die Zustimmung aller Nachbarn braucht (Enthaltung gilt als Ablehnung).