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The Ember Guardian

82% positive of 290 Steam reviews

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Released
2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Platforms
Steam

Made by Ratbit Games. Published by Slug Disco.

About the game

Defend the embers of hope in this roguelike strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit and command workers to gather resources, build your camp and set up your defenses during the day. When night falls, fend off waves of deadly creatures with powerful, upgradable weapons.

Tagged by players

  • Twin Stick Shooter
  • Tower Defense
  • City Builder
  • Building
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Minimalist
  • Base Building
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Roguelike
  • Shooter
  • Action Roguelike
  • Survival

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What players say

  • Not recommended
    Finished the game. It's not a $10.99 game. It's more like a $3.99 one. Absolutely overpriced. The first 16 hours, only 1/4 of the game, runs fine. The remaining 3/4 is full of bugs. Gun and structure designs feel poorly thought out, and intense moments cause performance problems. Bugs and other issues: 1) The confusing art style makes it hard to tell what is being selected. The font makes reading dreadful. 2) The…

    81 h played when written. 8 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    Fantastic little pixel game with way more depth than you'd think. Great gem

    17 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.

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