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The Ember Guardian

82% positive of 287 Steam reviews

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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Very Positive

What players say

Recommended
by far one of my favorite games. gameplay feels good, progression is very rewarding and all weapons are pretty well balanced so theres not a single that i could say is bad. great game, 24/7 fun and achievements are not a pain to get but also not a cakewalk. every system is almost perfect (besides some QoL stuff but its nowhere near enough to make any negative impact). BUY IT. NOW. ITS GUD. ps: if you played the…
19 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Cool game, getting repetitive toward the end but well balanced
17 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
It’s not a $10.99 game. It’s more like a $3.55 one. The game seems nice for the first 16 hours or so, but it becomes frustrating when you move on to the harder levels. 1) Confusing art style that makes it difficult to make sure you're selecting the right thing. The font makes reading dreadful. 2) The sniper scope is huge, and u cant customize it. 3) The teleport stops working. 4) The base customization system is…
33 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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