Prepare for a desperate struggle for survival when Stoneguard, a medieval survival strategy game, developed by ThornSpire Games and published by Wandering Wizard, is coming soon to Steam Early Access. Players eager to get a head start on the grim, alien-infested world can participate in a free demo available during Steam Next Fest, running from February 23rd to March 2nd.
Stoneguard sets itself apart by seamlessly blending the expansive, open-ended nature of a survival game with the intense, tactical demands of base defense. Set in a desolate medieval world twisted by science fiction elements, the core objective is to protect the magical Lifestone the last beacon of hope, from an unrelenting and monstrous alien invasion.
The rhythm of the game is defined by a crucial Day-Night Cycle. By Day, players are tasked with the strategic construction and management of their settlement. This includes setting up intricate production chains, harvesting essential resources, and strategically fortifying the surrounding defenses in preparation for the night's assault. By Night, the focus shifts entirely to defense. Waves of increasingly aggressive, monstrous aliens descend upon the settlement, forcing players into brutal, close-quarters combat to protect the Lifestone at all costs.
Combat in Stoneguard is visceral and tactical, experienced through a close third-person perspective. The system rewards precision and careful execution, featuring realistic, bone-jarring strikes capable of severing limbs from the alien invaders. Mastery of the combat mechanics is essential for survival against the harrowing hordes.
Success in Stoneguard demands constant adaptation. The enemies and their bosses grow increasingly difficult with each passing cycle, requiring players to continually refine and overhaul their base layouts, resource management techniques, and defensive tactics to withstand the growing onslaught.
As Stoneguard enters Early Access, ThornSpire Games is inviting players to help shape what the Lifestone’s last stand becomes. Every wave survived, base layout tested, and limb lost in combat gives the team clearer insight into how to push the game’s systems, enemies, and difficulty even further. Whether you jump in through the Steam Next Fest demo or on March 19th at launch, your feedback, screenshots, and stories from the front lines will play a direct role in forging Stoneguard into a richer, harsher, and more unforgettable medieval survival strategy experience.
Thank you,
William and Honor
ThornSpire Games