Relic Arena

Strategy· Casual· Free to Play· Auto Battler

Released May 2026

Relic Arena is an 8-player free-to-play autobattler. Equip heroes with relics and build game-breaking combos, led by legendary historical figures.

83% positive · 1,054 reviews

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Live Service

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Released, ongoing live service game

High confidence

Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Relic Arena launched on May 7, 2026 as a free-to-play multiplayer autobattler from indie studio Double Edge Games. The game is built around a live service structure: it features a Battlepass with paid cosmetics, seasonal ranked matchmaking with exclusive rewards (Season 1 end-of-season skins for top players), and a rotating cosmetic store (limited-time bundles like the Pixel Bundle and Anime Bundle). The developers published a public roadmap on May 17, 2026, shortly after launch, explicitly committing to ongoing development. They described their first season as a 4-month beta test for the seasonal format, and stated their intention to "make each following season more epic than the last." This is a clear developer statement of a long-term live service plan. Since launch, the team has delivered at a high pace: major content updates version 1.1 (May 21, 2026) and version 1.5 (June 23, 2026) each added new Leaders, Relics, systems, and localization; version 1.6 (July 23, 2026) brought further Leaders, balance changes, and a seasonal rank soft-reset; multiple feature patches and hotfixes have shipped throughout. As of August 8, 2026, the most recent patch (version 1.6d) shows the team actively tuning balance. The game is operating exactly as a live service is intended to — with recurring seasons, cosmetic monetization, and a sustained cadence of content updates.

Evidence

Version 1.6 shipped with a seasonal rank soft-reset, Season 1 end-of-season exclusive rewards for top-ranked players (Golden Surfer Abe skin, rare click effects), major balance changes, and a free Welcome Back Chest.

news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content shipped

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Version 1.5 shipped with 3 new Leaders, 9 new Relics, an Anime Bundle, Chinese localization, Daily Challenge Leaderboards, and a Leader Trial system.

news post · Jun 23, 2026 source content shipped

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Media

Details

Developer

Double Edge Games

Publisher

Double Edge Games

Achievements

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Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

Free to Play Auto Battler Strategy Casual Action 3D Isometric Turn-Based Tactics Turn-Based Combat Alternate History Fantasy PvE Historical Magic Tactical

About this game

Historical leaders engage in an endless battle to free their souls. Recruit heroes from the past, and equip them with ancient relics to conquer the arena.

Unlike other autobattlers, units are free. Each round, buy historical Relics from the shop and place them on your units as you please. Every Relic provides unique abilities and has powerful upgrades, letting you craft crazy combos on the fly.

Every Leader has a unique ability that can be leveled up, unlocking game-breaking powers. Want to drop a literal NUCLEAR BOMB on the arena? Then give Gandhi a try. Each Leader dramatically changes the way that you play the game. Who will be your favorite?

Play a different game every time. Forge builds with 100+ Relics, each featuring three Super Upgrades and one absurd Juicy Upgrade. Choose from 50+ Wonders that can completely transform your strategy.
Master history’s greatest leaders. Unlock 25+ Leaders, each with five increasingly powerful levels that reshape your strategy. Track your mastery of Leaders with our leader progression system between games.
Take on single-player challenges. Complete Daily Challenges or battle through story-driven campaign maps to unlock new Leaders and other rewards.
Enjoy weekly patches. We patch the game frequently, sometimes surprise dropping new Leaders and Relics just to keep things spicy.
Join an active community. Talk builds, get help from veteran players, chat directly with the developers, or join community tournaments in our Discord

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026