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The Ember Guardian

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The Ember Guardian

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.

Action Adventure Strategy
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Darkness is relentless. The Fire is your only hope. Protect it… or be consumed.

You are a Guardian, a lone wanderer carrying the last embers of a dying world. With only your wits, your weapons, and your loyal hound by your side, you must journey through the darkness, reigniting lost flames and pushing back the horrors that lurk within.

Your camp is your last line of defense. Craft ammunition, refine resources, and expand your camp to strengthen your defenses. Manage your workers by assigning them to hunt, scavenge, or guard. Unlock merchants to buy new skills and traps, or use the watchtower for intel on the approaching waves. Prepare wisely - the night will test your every choice.

When night falls, they come. Hordes of relentless creatures, drawn to the light of your fire, rushing in from all sides. Armed with an arsenal of unique weapons, you must hold the line. Modify your guns, unlock perks, unleash devastating abilities, because if the fire dies… so do you.

Each battle is a lesson, each defeat a step forward. Return to your hub between each level where you can permanently unlock new weapons, active and passive skills, structures, and even teach abilities to your dog!

Venture into the unknown, scavenging forgotten lands for resources in a variety of environments. Every expedition demands careful preparation - weapon selection and ammunition supplies play a crucial role in determining whether you'll succeed or fail... Above all, time is your most precious resource. Make sure to return to camp before nightfall, or risk having to rebuild the ashes that are left.

The flame is more than fire, it’s hope, strength, and survival itself. Protect it with everything you have and defy the darkness that seeks to consume it.

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Patch 1.2.0.3 : Late game buffs & progression fixes! Patch 1.2.0.2 : More Bug Fixes! Patch 1.2.0.1: Horde Mode Bug Fixes
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

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

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Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Slug Disco
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
38
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
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Watch — $13.99.

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Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

8 patches and 9 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

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Is The Ember Guardian worth buying right now?
Watch — $13.99. Decent deal at 30% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Ember Guardian go on sale?
Decent deal at 30% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is The Ember Guardian still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 8 patches and 9 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is The Ember Guardian free to play?
The Ember Guardian costs $13.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Ember Guardian?
The Ember Guardian is a Action, Adventure, Strategy game.
Who developed The Ember Guardian?
The Ember Guardian was developed by Ratbit Games and published by Slug Disco.
What platforms does The Ember Guardian support?
Available on Steam for Windows.