Steam app 3570060 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:06 UTC
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.
438 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
6 months, April 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 170 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 268 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
The Ember Guardian was released on 17 Apr, 2026.
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38 achievements in total.
48 developer announcements, Apr 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Hi everyone!It's been a little while, but rest assured, we're still at work on the next update for The Ember Guardian! In the meantime, we're putting out a small patch to address a few issues recently flagged by you guys. Bug FixesFixed a…
Patch notesHi there Emberlings!We have a new patch for you this week, aiming to fix some new issues that were unearthed by recent players. If you're one of the players who picked up The Ember Guardian during Tacticon, or as part of the "Bullet Bundle"…
Patch notesHi Emberlings!We found a couple more bugs hidden in the latest patch, so we're releasing another small hotfix to address them. Thank you to anyone that's taken the time to report them, whether it's here on Steam, on our Discord, or anywhere…
Patch notesHi Emberlings!We're putting out a small patch today as some issues were highlighted in the wake of last week's patch. Check out the full list of changes below!Bug FixesFixed a bug where players wouldn't be able to save in the middle of a…
Patch notesFrom the ruins of the corrupted city, it awakened. Driven by long-forgotten directives, it finds you. Under your command, it will fulfil its purpose.Hi there Emberlings!We have an exciting new update for The Ember Guardian today. Read on to…
NotAWispHi there Emberlings!We're happy to say that The Ember Guardian is now Steam Deck Verified! You can now take The Ember Guardian on the go, for all your wanderlust needs! Ideal if you need to walk your dog, or go scavenge the nearby grocery…
NotAWispHello there Emberlings!We're happy to present the first major update for The Ember Guardian today: the Firepower Update! This update adds a slew of options for dispatching Darklings, as well as multiple QoL and balancing fixes. Read on to…
NotAWispHi Emberlings,It's been a month since we released The Ember Guardian, and we've been both humbled and awestruck at the reception our little game has received. Now that the game is in a good state and we've had some time to breathe, we…
NotAWispHello Emberlings!We've taken some time to work on some long-requested QoL changes, and we used this opportunity to fix a few bugs in the process! Read on to find out what's new in The Ember Guardian!Gameplay changesGuard survivability…
NotAWispHi there Emberlings!We have a new patch for you today, which focuses on giving some love to the more neglected weapons! A perfect opportunity to try out a new loadout or two...Gameplay Changes Weapon balancingMinigun : The minigun's damage…
NotAWispHi guys,We accidentally introduced a couple bugs with yesterday's patch, so we're releasing this hotfix to sort them out, as well as correct a couple of dog behaviours.Bug FixesFixed a bug where the player would not be able to upgrade…
Patch notesHey Emberlings!We've got a new update for you today! This patch includes a round of upgrades focusing on Engineer AI, since it's been one of the most requested improvements from the community. Engineer AI ImprovementsEngineers now…
NotAWispHey there Emberlings!We hope you didn't miss us too much! We've been hard at work to bring you more bug fixes & changes, read on to find out all the details!Gameplay ChangesUsing the “Return To Hub” button now brings your hard-earned gems…
NotAWispHey there Emberlings,We've got a new patch for you today! This one brings a long awaited feature... Read on to find out more!Gameplay changesGolden Retriever's Loyal Radiance now also affects engineers.Note: The Golden Retriever's niche…
NotAWispHi there Emberlings,Another day means another patch, and this one brings multiple requested features! We hope they will make your journey into the wasteland more enjoyable.Gameplay changesTrading: The Gem Trader got bored of players not…
NotAWispHey there Emberlings!We have another patch for you today, which aims to tackle some major issues we've seen reported. Read on for more!Gameplay changesPlayers can now shoot through barricades.Note: We heard quite a few complaints about not…
NotAWispThe previous patch introduced a bug where the creatures would sometimes ignore the barricades and run straight to the fire. This has been fixes in this patch.
Patch notesHi Emberlings! Thank you to everyone who's been playing the game over the weekend! We're delighted to see so many people dive into our world, and we're still working to fix every bug you guys are flagging to make your experience as smooth…
NotAWispWe've heard your concerns about optimisation and worked on identifying sources of frame drops. Good news! We found that a lot of frame drops were caused by loading sound effects during runtime, so we managed to significantly reduce frequent…
Patch notesHey everyone!It's been almost 24 hours since launch and I just want to thank you all for the support so far. As of the time of writing we're still hitting new all time player counts, currently at 338 CCU which is great for such a small game…
DanPosFixed dog skin selection menu not being available before unlocking the Golden Retreiver. You can now select your favorite skin for your dog through the tab menu if you've spend your gems on cosmetics early in the game !
Patch notesHey there Emberlings! We have some exciting news for you... The Ember Guardian is OUT NOW! Take a look at the Launch Trailer (after starting the game download of course!):It's been a long road to launch and we couldn't have gotten here…
DanPosHi Emberlings,Ahead of our launch later this week, we've just updated the Demo to have full parity with the main game release. While this marks the final update for The Ember Guardian Demo, it's only the start of the journey for the full…
NotAWispWe are happy to announce that The Ember Guardian will release on Friday, April 17th 2026!If you've not tried out the demo yet, now is the perfect time! We revamped it last month, as part of Steam Next Fest, and any progress you make in the…
NotAWispHey Emberlings,We have another patch for you today, that aims to resolve a few issues & optimise the Ember Guardian experience! Full list below.Balance ChangesReduced max number of wasps spawning at a single location in Horde Mode (30 →…
Patch notesNight descends, black as pitch, and creatures crawl in from the dark. But you need not face them alone.Thank you all for 20 000 Wishlists!We had a successful Steam Next Fest, with over 2300 new players checking out The Ember Guardian Demo…
NotAWispHello Emberlings! We've a small patch for you today that amongst bug fixes and balancing brings a much requested feature - the game will now pause when you are speaking to an NPC so you won't get caught with your metaphorical pants round…
DanPosHey Emberlings,Thank you to all of you for playing The Ember Guardian & sharing feedback with us during this Steam Next Fest. We have a new patch today with some small changes inspired by your feedback, so please keep sharing your thoughts…
Patch notesHello everyone, we've heard the feedback loud and clear and we put the survivor on the treadmill, getting those legs pumping. The player character will now move 15% quicker. Full patch notes below!I also wanted to share this video The Ember…
DanPosHey everyone, we've just released a small patch aimed at fixing some of the issues we've noticed thanks to all your efforts & feedback during Next Fest! Here are all the changes in this patch:Horde Mode balancingFeedback showed that some…
Patch notesHello everyone joining us due to Steam Next Fest! I wanted to use this opportunity to provide a little bit of context of what The Ember Guardian is and what the demo offers!What is The Ember GuardianThe Ember Guardian is a roguelike…
DanPosHey everyone,You may notice a small update to the Ember Guardian demo today. This update adds the following languages to the game:Simplified ChineseJapaneseKoreanAnd if you're new to The Ember Guardian check out the brand new trailer we…
DanPosHello Emberlings!Ahead of Steam Next Fest, which begins on Monday 23rd February, we have a couple of exciting bits of news!NEW TRAILER ALERTAs The Ember Guardian is getting closer to completion and the eventual release, we've made a brand…
DanPosHey everyone!You might noticed The Ember Guardian looks a bit different on Steam. That's because we have a new key art!Created by Amy Robinson, this key visual perfectly captures the lone survivor's last stand against the unending horde of…
Tactical LichHey everyone! A new update just dropped! Tokyo Game Show was a great place to see everyone playing the game live, and I got a lot of very useful feedback from it. Here's a big patch I've been working on to implement them in the demo:Gunplay…
Tactical_Lich0.9.2 Update notesHi everyone! The Ember Guardian is going to Tokyo Game Show 2025 this week, and to prepare for this special occasion, I am pushing a substantial update to the demo, including visual polishing, combat balance, building…
Tactical_LichHello everyone! Slug Disco will be returning to Tokyo Game Show from September 25th to the 28th! The Ember Guardian will be available to play in the Select Indie 80 section of the venue, and we will have 6 more games to play over in the…
DanPosHello Guardians!The last few months have been pretty crazy for me and The Ember Guardian: demo launch, shooting overhaul, working on new content… the game has come a pretty long way. In July, we've finally passed the 10,000 wishlist mark –…
Tactical_LichAn update to rework the gun jamming system, and address some minor issues:Weapon Surge SystemAfter reviewing the previous gun jam system, I have decided to change it into a more rewarding than punishing mechanic. It is now renamed as the…
Patch notesA quick patch of bug fixes, balancing and a QOL change: Bug FixesFixed a bug where upgrading weapon damage was resetting the weapon's damage to 0.A shoutout to streamer Zevraska for discovering this bugFixed a visual bug where a new ammo…
Patch notesHi everyone! Demo Update 0.9 is now online! After testing out the new gun play mechanics in the beta branch, they have now made their way into the official demo. Let me know what you think about the changes! If you'd like to share your…
Tactical_LichHi everyone! I’ve been working on a shooting system overhaul that aims to make the gun-play more engaging in The Ember Guardian. Before officially implementing these new gun mechanics in the demo, I would love to get some feedback on what…
Tactical_LichBalancing The boss is no longer affected by the shock trap. The shock trap's slowing effect no longer stacks. QOL Critical hits now come with enhanced feedback. Added a sound effect when selecting different trap type to build. Bug Fixes…
Patch notesUW Compatibility Windowed mode display now allows resizing the window (5120 x 1440 resolution is not compatible yet) Balancing Rifle accuracy : +30% Summoners and wasp nests now immediately spawn an enemy when the player eliminates a…
Patch notesBalancing Reduced Fox HP : 30 -> 20 QOL Weapon chests in the tutorial now fill up the player's ammo belt Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where the ammo crafter indicator would remain active in the tutorial Fixed an issue where the hunters in the…
Patch notesBalancing Increased melee attack speed by 50% QOL improvements Fire's orb drop point slightly lowered Increased the speed at which an orb is inserted in the ammo crafter Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where the player would clip out of the map when…
Patch notesQOL improvements Hold actions (Reload, Pay Orbs) are now way more reactive. Thanks for the feedback, players ! Reduced the time it takes to extract an ember : 5s -> 3s Trap visibility improved when selecting a trap to place Balancing Base…
Patch notesQOL improvements Different Elite creatures now have different outline colors ! Green = speed elite, Red = dmg elite, Yellow = HP elite Added "/x" text under upgradeable items to show item's max levels Balancing New towers and barricades can…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| The Ember Guardian Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Ember Guardian - Husky Skin Supporter Pack | Windows | 17 Apr 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | The Ember Guardian.exe | any |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Ratbit Games/The Ember Guardian | *es3 |
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