The Ember Guardian
Ratbit Games · Slug Disco · 2026-04-17
Modes: Single player · Perspectives: Side view
Releases: Apr 17, 2026 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
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.
The Ember Guardian is an Action, Adventure and Strategy game released in 2026, priced at $19.99, with a Very Positive review sentiment (83% of 288 reviews).— census verdict as of 2026-09-20
The 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.(Storyline via IGDB)
Health check
- · 59 reviews in the last 8 weeks (~7/week).
- · Review velocity down 71% vs the prior 8 weeks.
- · Top 25% of 27,701 Action games in the census by review count.
Review-multiple estimate from 302 total reviews — how this is computed.
All-time low: $13.79 at Fanatical (2026-07-23)via IsThereAnyDeal
12-month high $19.99 · on sale 13 of 18 observed days (census price snapshots)
Review momentum
Price history
Completion
- · 93.5% of players earned First Purge
- · 27% of players earned The Masked Duo
- · 2.2% of players earned Blueprint Manifest
Global achievement rates from Steam.
Details
7 supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Post-launch support: 2 DLC released, first 2026-04-17 (Steam store data)
Console footprint
| Platform | Players tracked | Completion | Trophies/achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (Steam) | 146 | 2% | 38 |
Players tracked by Exophase (achievement/trophy trackers) — a sample of the player base, not total sales.
Census log
- 2026-04-17First review activity on record (week of 2026-04-17).
- 2026-04-17Biggest review week on record: 123 reviews (week of 2026-04-17).
Computed from census-recorded observations only — dates are observation dates.
Recent updates
Players also track
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Similarity via IGDB.