Epoch of Guardians (2025)

Developer: 伊洛维游戏
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

You carefully manage resources and develop your civilization while defending against waves of enemies, creating a tense and methodical experience.

strategicmethodicaldefensivechallengingatmosphericcontemplativetense

What players say

Players describe it as a simplified 4X tower defense hybrid with a focus on hero management, but many find the unit stats too similar and difficulty spikes frustrating on harder settings. A recurring complaint is a game-breaking research bug that can halt progress, and long-time players note the developer stopped updating in early 2025, leaving issues unresolved.

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