The public demo of "Chicken Charge" showcases core gameplay mechanics such as random card purchasing, limited-slot squad formation, and auto-battles. Developed by the Chinese team BlackLight Games and published by Devolver Digital, the game is scheduled to launch on PC in 2027.
Players take on the role of a chicken coop commander, using gold to purchase cards from a random shop and deploying chick soldiers, ranged mechs, obstacles, and production units into limited slots. Once deployed, all units automatically arrange themselves and engage in combat based on their range and movement speed.
After winning each round, players can choose to push forward for greater rewards or retreat in time. If they continue the adventure and suffer a total wipeout, they will lose gold and commander health. Three identical cards can be merged into a "Golden Unit," which not only provides enhanced effects but also grants a card of a higher tier than the current base level.
Gold is also used to refresh the shop and upgrade the base. When upgrading the base, players can choose one enhancement from three random treasures, making it difficult to simply copy fixed lineups; instead, players must constantly adjust their builds based on available resources. Demo players noted that the strategic trade-offs in squad formation due to limited slots and random supplies, along with the chaotic battles involving numerous chicks, monsters, and mechs, are distinct highlights of the game. The demo will be available during the Steam Auto-Battler Festival from November 17 to 24, 2026.