Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 74 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Audio: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Combat: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 1k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 285 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise10% are divided30% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
74 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
You could definitely say that this removes the ideas of permanent consequences and opportunity cost that you'd normally see in tower defense games, and you're probably right, but I just had a lot of fun messing around with this mechanic.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
34 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
Players can customize their experience with multiple difficulty settings, making it approachable for newcomers while still offering a challenge to veterans who want to test their reflexes and strategic insight.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
29 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
The world of Relic Guardian is presented in an appealing pixel-art style that mixes nostalgia with modern clarity.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
22 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
+having a playable character you can move around the map is pretty novel and allows for some interesting stage/chapter gimmicks.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
10 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
For a TD game, quite a nice story :) If you're looking for a challenging TD game, this isn't it.
Accessibility
Players who bring up Accessibility mostly praise it.
3 of 285 sampled reviews raised it
The art direction, while minimalist, is polished and cohesive, giving the game a warmth and accessibility that complements its demanding mechanics.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay74 reviews
Difficulty34 reviews
Graphics29 reviews
Characters22 reviews
Story10 reviews
Accessibility3 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls50% still recommend
Players complain
Audio100% still recommend
Interface78% still recommend
Combat100% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $13.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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