Guards (2016)
- Developer
- Battlecruiser Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 483 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.3 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, turn-based tactical defense game where careful planning and hero management are key to overcoming monster waves and bosses.
turn-basedtacticalstrategicchallengingfantasymagicalpacing
What players say
Players describe Guards as a simple turn-based strategy roguelike with a mobile game feel. The core loop is swapping two heroes each turn, but many find it repetitive with only eight heroes and ten levels. Some praise it as a good game for short sessions, though the lack of a mid-run save is a common complaint.
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