Eligibility is gameplay-based
Steam describes eligible games as primarily automatic battles, with player-controlled progression or upgrading of units / characters. A turn-based RPG where players control every attack may not match this theme.
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Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest 2026
The next uncovered genre wave for Knit of Shadows: a creator-focused guide to the November 16–23 event, correct eligibility and practical ways to prepare a fantasy auto-battler.
November 16–23, 2026
What is this Steam festival?
Steam is spotlighting RPG-style games in which combat is mostly automatic and players increase power through upgrades, leveling, equipment or related progression. Steam advertises the event as a themed sale and discovery hub, not a guarantee that any submitted game will be featured.
Dates are November 16–23
Valve lists Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest for November 16 through 23, 2026. Steamworks has separate registration, discount and marketing material conditions.
No automatic acceptance
Themed fest participation is decided by the platform. Publishing this guide, owning a Steam account, or buying Fab assets does not qualify a project for the event.
Creator-focused opportunity
We can help small teams prototype gothic arena presentation, plan roles and check their demo before a themed player-discovery window. These are workflows, not guaranteed ranking results.
Source & scope: Steamworks event detail ↗ · Steam event calendar ↗. Steam confirms November 16–23, 2026. This site is an independent resource for creators, not an approved game or an official festival listing. Verify live Steamworks terms before registering or discounting.
Practical workflows
Build for the actual gameplay loop
Festival guide
Dates, eligibility boundaries and marketing tasks without inflated promises.
Explore festival →Team planner
Six slots, lane and role mix, points cap, CSV export and sharing.
Use planner →Verified Fab shortlist
Only models found in our actual product catalog, with direct product links.
Browse assets →Five questions before the Steam window
- Can players tell what makes the battles automatic within the first minute?
- Is the upgrade / progression choice visible and understandable?
- Can a demo be completed without waiting for hidden mechanics?
- Are your Steam store screenshots from real gameplay, not imagined feature mockups?
- Have you checked eligibility, participation and use of marketing materials inside Steamworks?
Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest FAQ
When is Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest 2026?
Valve lists November 16–23, 2026. Check Steamworks for any updated schedule or platform-specific deadline.
What kinds of games are eligible?
The core combat should play automatically while RPG progression, upgrades, equipment or similar strategic choices matter. Valve makes the final participation decision.
Do I need a playable demo?
Steam themed fests can include released games, upcoming titles and games with demos. A demo is a discovery option, not automatically mandatory for every listing. Confirm terms for your app.
Can a 3D asset seller participate as a game?
Selling 3D models does not itself qualify as participating in a Steam game festival. This page is editorial coverage and an independent creator-resource collection.
Do these assets provide auto-battler gameplay logic?
No. The linked Fab listings are visual props, weapons and environments, not playable characters, AI, automatic combat systems or ready-to-run auto-battler kits.