The Ember Guardian overview

Overview

The Ember Guardian comes from Ratbit Games and is published by Slug Disco. It arrived on Steam on Apr 17, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Ember Guardian's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 14 players at 22 September 2026 - 02:49:22 UTC, with a tracked peak near 294. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 83% positive across 281 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Ember Guardian is available in 7 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Ember Guardian has sold up to 7,533 units and has 280 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $109,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

The Ember Guardian overview details

The Ember Guardian combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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. Your camp is your last line of defense. Craft ammunition , refine resources , and expand your camp to strengthen your defenses. Manage your workers by assigning them to hunt, scavenge, or guard. Unlock merchants to buy new skills and traps, or use the watchtower for intel on the approaching waves. Prepare wisely - the night will test your every choice. When night falls, they come. Hordes of relentless creatures, drawn to the light of your fire, rushing in from all sides. Armed with an arsenal of unique weapons, you must hold the line. Modify your guns , unlock perks , unleash devastating abilities , because if the fire dies… so do you. Each battle is a lesson, each defeat a step forward. Return to your hub between each level where you can permanently unlock new weapons, active and passive skills , structures , and even teach abilities to your dog! Venture into the unknown, scavenging forgotten lands for resources in a variety of environments . Every expedition demands careful preparation - weapon selection and ammunition supplies play a crucial role in determining whether you'll succeed or fail... Above all, time is your most precious resource. Make sure to return to camp before nightfall, or risk having to rebuild the ashes that are l…

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Ember Guardian is listed as a game with $15.99 (20% off from $19.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 14 players at 22 September 2026 - 02:49:22 UTC, a tracked peak of 294, and 83% positive reviews.

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