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ROGUELIKE·STRATEGY·REL 2026.04.17

The Ember Guardian’26

Ratbit Gamespublished by Slug Disco2sourced notes

The Verdict MEH 1 of 1 said it

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Genres

Roguelike Strategy Tower Defense

Source

Official site Steam

// facts checked 2026-05-31 · steam, igdb

The Consensus: Is It Worth Playing?

The Ember Guardian is a roguelike strategy game where you recruit workers to gather resources and build defenses by day, then fend off waves of creatures at night with upgradable weapons and a loyal hound. Released in April 2026, it is developed by Ratbit Games and published by Slug Disco.

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SplatterCatGaming

Apocalyptic Base Defense Last Stand Roguelite - The Ember Guardian

Review notes ·2

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SplatterCatGaming

A Fresh Post Apocalyptic Last Stand Roguelite! - Ember Guardian Feb 28, 2026

MEH

30:00 positive

I'm fairly impressed with this one. Like, it kind of reminds me of Until We Die, but that was one of those games that got abandoned

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Apocalyptic Base Defense Last Stand Roguelite - The Ember Guardian May 3, 2025

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28:02 mixed

this game it plays a little sluggish and it plays a little clunky with the control scheme... I do think that this game is taking the kingdom idea in a different direction that a chunk of people will likely be interested in