Choose AutoChess of Gensokyo
Choose AutoChess of Gensokyo if you want an Early Access game with MMO. AutoChess of Gensokyo launched in 2021.
AutoChess of Gensokyo vs Battimals
AutoChess of Gensokyo and Battimals both land in Strategy, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam. AutoChess of Gensokyo (2021) is 4 years older than Battimals (2025). Battimals is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than AutoChess of Gensokyo (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Battimals
Choose Battimals if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battimals launched in 2025.
Both AutoChess of Gensokyo and Battimals sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 AutoChess of Gensokyo |  Battimals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | MyACG Studio | Kliffco |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- AutoChess of Gensokyo (2021) is 4 years older than Battimals (2025).
- Battimals is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than AutoChess of Gensokyo (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- AutoChess of Gensokyo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Battimals has no Deck rating yet.
AutoChess of Gensokyo vs Battimals — FAQ
- Should I play AutoChess of Gensokyo or Battimals first?
- If you want chronology, AutoChess of Gensokyo (2021) came out before Battimals (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are AutoChess of Gensokyo and Battimals similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does AutoChess of Gensokyo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AutoChess of Gensokyo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Battimals doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.