Underplayed Gems

Vanguard Exiles (2025)

Vanguard Exiles cover
Developer
The Tea Division
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deliberate, rule-heavy auto-battler that feels like a slower, more tactical board game with a competitive edge.

strategicturn-basedcompetitivemethodicalfantasyunpolishedearly access

What players say

Players praise the strategic depth and mind games, calling it a fresh take on auto-battlers with positioning over build luck. However, there is heavy criticism of RNG, especially in early runs, and many note the multiplayer is essentially dead as of early access.

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