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A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

Backpack Battles is a early access, auto battler and inventory management game developed by PlayWithFurcifer and published by IndieArk and Shochiku (Japan).
Released on June 13th 2025 is available on Windows and Linux in 10 languages: English, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Spanish - Latin America.

It has received 14,780 reviews of which 13,410 were positive and 1,370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Backpack Battles into these genres:

Early Access Auto Battler Inventory Management Strategy PvP Roguelike Deckbuilder Asynchronous Multiplayer Multiplayer Indie Tactical Card Battler Rogue-like Turn-Based Loot Combat Replay Value 2D Cute Female Protagonist Hand-drawn

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 3G
Storage: 300 MB available space

Linux

OS: Fedora 25, Ubuntu 16.04, SteamOS, Mint 18
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2026

This game is so fun and satisfying to play. As a dad of two young children, it's a great game to play since it has async battles and I can get up and do things while playing. The art and sound effects are amazing. One feature I'd like to see is a key to press that temporarily hides or fades out all the items in your backpack so that you can view all your bags and hover over your bags. There are times where it's hard to scan and see what bags are underneath, or you want to hover on a bag to see what it does.

Aug. 2025

No microtransactions. No pay 2 win mechanics. No waste of time meta grind to pad the game out. You buy the game, everything is right there, and then it's up to you to master it. Plus regular updates and balancing, and at a very reasonable price. This is how a game should be.

June 2025

Backpack Battles is one of those rare indie games that takes a weird idea—and makes it genius. Imagine an auto-battler where you don’t control your fighter directly. Instead, you win by mastering your backpack layout, organizing weapons, armor, and magical trinkets in a grid like you’re playing Tetris, but every placement decision could be the difference between a win or a humiliating defeat. It sounds strange. It is strange. But it works—brilliantly. You start each run with a basic character class—Ranger, Pyromancer, Reaper, or Berserker—and a few simple items. As you earn gold by winning battles, you buy new gear from a rotating shop. Each item has a unique shape, effect, and interaction with others. Some weapons trigger effects on cooldown, some armor pieces give bonuses when adjacent to certain items, and some rare relics change the rules entirely. The genius of the game lies in how you fit these items into a limited grid, creating synergies, managing cooldowns, and planning for the next round. Once the fight starts, it’s hands-off—the battle plays out automatically, based entirely on how well you packed your bag. It’s one part strategy game, one part puzzle game, and one part chaos. Each class offers a distinct playstyle: -Ranger focuses on ranged weapons and traps. -Reaper uses cursed items and damage-over-time effects. -Berserker thrives on raw damage and risky plays. -Pyromancer burns everything—fast. No class feels overpowered (yet), and the meta encourages creative builds. Want to make a poison-slinging bow trapper or a fire-stacking armor tank? You can—and it just might work. Visually, Backpack Battles is charming, if minimalist. The art is cute and functional, focusing more on readability than flashiness. Think cozy indie vibes rather than AAA polish. The sound design is simple but satisfying—attacks, hits, and effects all have weight without being overwhelming. This game thrives on replayability. Every run feels different thanks to randomized shop items and the ever-changing builds of other players. There's also a ranking system, so each battle contributes to your rise (or fall) on the ladder. Losing isn't punishing—but it is informative. You’ll constantly be learning what items work together, when to pivot builds, and how to optimize your layout. What Makes It Special? -It turns inventory management into a full-fledged strategy mechanic. -No direct combat, yet every decision feels impactful. -Matches are short, intense, and deeply replayable. -It’s competitive but relaxing—a rare combo. The Downsides: -RNG can hit hard—sometimes the shop just doesn’t give you what you need. -Visuals may not appeal to those looking for high-end polish. -Steep learning curve—early runs might feel confusing until it clicks. -Currently only a few classes (more are expected in future updates). Backpack Battles is one of the most innovative takes on the auto-battler genre in years. It’s deceptively simple, ridiculously deep, and endlessly satisfying. Whether you’re a strategy nerd, a puzzle fan, or just someone who loves theorycrafting weird builds, this game deserves a spot in your library. If you’ve ever wanted to win a fight by organizing your backpack just right—this is your moment. Rating: 9/10

June 2025

Amazing game. It has become my go to comfort game when I don't know what else to play.

March 2025

Voting with my wallet as a Reynad suggested, purchased the game after playing too much of the demo and haven't regretted it. You get the full game for the price with only a slight price increase after launch. They don't nickle and dime you like their competitors while having more QoL than any other game in it's genre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Backpack Battles is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.

Backpack Battles is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.

Backpack Battles received 13,410 positive votes out of a total of 14,780 achieving a rating of 8.85.

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Backpack Battles was developed by PlayWithFurcifer and published by IndieArk and Shochiku (Japan).

Backpack Battles is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Backpack Battles is not playable on MacOS.

Backpack Battles is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Backpack Battles is a multi-player game.

Backpack Battles features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

Backpack Battles does not currently offer any DLC.

Backpack Battles does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Backpack Battles does not support Steam Remote Play.

Backpack Battles is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Backpack Battles.

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Steam data	25 January 2026 00:52
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Steam price	28 January 2026 20:50
Steam reviews	28 January 2026 12:04

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