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The Ember Guardian

📅 Apr 17, 2026
Ratbit Games
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.
83.7Rating
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About This Game

The Ember Guardian is a action/adventure game designed for single-player, developed by Ratbit Games and released in 2026. With an estimated 13,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 83.7/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Tower Defense, Minimalist, Building, Twin Stick Shooter and City Builder.

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User Reviews

83.7
Overall Score / 100
8.4/10
Steam (202 reviews)

DLCs (2)

The Ember Guardian - Husky Skin Supporter Pack
The Ember Guardian - Husky Skin Supporter Pack
$4.99
The Ember Guardian Soundtrack
The Ember Guardian Soundtrack
$9.99

Game Information

Release Date
April 17, 2026
Developer
Ratbit Games
Publisher
Slug Disco
Platforms
Windows
Controller
Full Support
Price
$19.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
47
It reeks of mediocrity and probably not worth your time
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Processor: 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with shader model 4.0+
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system