Pan's Survivor Chess: Auto Battler Meets Bullet Hell

7/20/2026, 7:27:09 PM

Release date: 8/17/2023

Tags: #strategy #auto-battler #bullet-hell #card-battler #souls-like #2d #pixel-graphics #top-down

User Reviews

Score: 82%Positive
Review Count: 17 reviews
Fetched At: 7/20/2026, 7:27:10 PM

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/20/2026, 7:27:09 PM

Key highlight

Pan's Survivor Chess is a free-to-play auto-battler that merges strategic unit placement with intense bullet hell and vampire-survivor style survival gameplay on an infinite 2D grid.

Who this is for

A unique blend of strategy and action, perfect for players seeking a fresh challenge.

Details

Overview

Pan's Survivor Chess blends the strategic depth of auto-battlers with the relentless action of bullet hell and vampire-survivor style gameplay. Developed and published by Yiming Pan, this free-to-play title challenges players to build powerful armies on an infinite 2D grid, fending off swarms of enemies.

Highlights

Genre Fusion: Combines auto-chess mechanics with vampire-survivor enemy waves and bullet hell elements.
Strategic Depth: Features an auto-chess shop, bench management, unit trait bonding, and a match-3 upgrade system.
Free-to-Play: Accessible to all players, offering a unique strategic experience without an initial purchase cost.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy strategic planning and unit synergy, but also crave the fast-paced, survival-oriented challenge found in games like Vampire Survivors. Fans of auto-battlers looking for a fresh twist and those who appreciate pixel graphics will find a lot to like here.

Game Info

Released on August 17, 2023, Pan's Survivor Chess is a single-player experience. The game utilizes a 2D physics engine and supports data saving via binary and XML files. Its technical features include a data-driven architecture, a tutorial, and a leaderboard, all built on a custom UI framework. The game also includes content descriptors for blood and demon symbols, with a required age of 0.