It is I, the guy who has only played Mechabellum playing his second autobattler, and getting strong Mechabellum vibes from it. Except, actually no, not at all. He Is Coming, from Chronocle and noted good game recognisers Hooded Horse, is actually a kinda sorta classic roguelike RPG. You'll be shuffling over a Commodore 64-tified overworld map, grabbing treasure, bumping foes that move when you do, and turn-based autobattling them.
Got wounded? Maybe have a nice rest at that campfire. Not too long, you slovenly wastrel! You're actually on the clock: the 'he' of the title refers to the menagerie of boss creatures that turn up after a set time. The idea is to use your time wisely to prepare for the big fight, getting stronger without getting whittled down too much.
Publisher Hooded Horse is one of the most consistent names in the tactical and strategy game space right now. The team has helped bring some of the best the genre has to offer to PC in recent years, with Xenonauts 2, Against the Storm, Cataclismo, Heart of the Machine, and of course Manor Lords under its umbrella. Each one of these games is a wildly different experience, and Hooded Horse's latest signing is no different. The publisher is partnering with developer Chronocle for its new game He is Coming, which looks like a brilliant mix of minimalist visuals, roguelikes, and auto battlers. Best of all, it has a demo you can try right now.