Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4777610 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 0 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Developer | David Brinkman |
| Publisher | HistorySoft, LLC |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 3 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 3 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 3 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 25 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4777610/ |
Short description
Guardians of the Marble Man is a historical adventure set in 1864 Columbia, South Carolina, recreated through years of research. As a Time Gamer, you search for the lost Roman statue of John C. Calhoun, uncovering secrets tied to secession, war, and hidden history beneath the Old State House.
About this game
As a Time Gamer, you have been selected to journey back to 1864 in search of a mysterious relic believed to have inspired the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Armed with a period map and a list of historic locations, you must explore the past, uncover clues, and collect keys that lead to the lost artifact. This is a relaxed exploration and discovery game. It is best described as a 3D historical orienteering simulator, combining exploration, navigation, and historical discovery. There are no enemies, combat sequences, or time limits. Your objective is simply to search, investigate, and find. To keep every adventure unique, each playthrough features a different randomized set of clues, locations, and targets to discover. Features: Immersive World: Step into a meticulously reconstructed version of one of the Confederacy’s most prosperous cities, Columbia, South Carolina, during the Civil War. Explore streets, landmarks, and neighborhoods recreated from extensive historical research. 3D Anaglyph Mode: Experience the world in immersive 3D at the press of a key. Simply put on a pair of red/cyan 3D glasses to see Columbia come to life in a whole new dimension. Original Soundtrack: Locations in the game are accompanied by original musical scores, carefully composed to capture the mood and character of the setting. The music enhances the atmosphere, enriches the storytelling, and creates a memorable journey through history. Historical Narration: As you explore, narrated commentary reveals the authentic history of each location. Meet and interact with people from the era while discovering buildings and environments reconstructed from historical records, maps, photographs, and archaeological research. Investigation and Discovery: Success depends on careful observation. Search for clues, uncover hidden connections, and find creative ways to overcome obstacles as you work toward solving the mystery. Achievements and Exploration: While your primary mission is to locate the lost Calhoun statue, the world is filled with additional secrets, challenges, and historical discoveries. Venture off the main path to unlock achievements and uncover more of Columbia’s r…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support