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You and allies, avian inhabitants of Sanctree City, build structures and production lines on the tree, crafting weapons to fend off subterranean insects. Defense is just the start—dig deeper, destroy nests, fortify new defenses against escalating threats for an impregnable stronghold.

Guardians of the Sanctree is a base-building, online co-op and 2d game developed by HuCang Studio and published by HuCang Studio and SilkeyGames.
Released on October 03rd 2024 is available only on Windows in 8 languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Russian, German, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 300 reviews of which 231 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 11.11€ on Steam with a 43% discount, but you can find it for 4.65€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Guardians of the Sanctree into these genres:

Base-Building Online Co-Op 2D Tower Defense Colony Sim Sandbox City Builder Resource Management Survival Hand-drawn Adventure Building Strategy Simulation Singleplayer Management Automation Exploration Open World Survival Craft Dungeon Crawler

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 6G or RX 5500XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Dec. 2024
I've been playing for a little over a week and clocked in 50+ hrs LOL. It's still a relatively new game with some bugs here and there but the concept is interesting enough to keep me playing. I'm curious to see how this game will grow in the future.
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Oct. 2024
"Guardians of the Sanctree" was a pleasant surprise, and not just because I found myself defending over 300 little birds and their families from a swarm of evil bugs. The game sets you up as a feathered guardian of Sanctree City, where you and your avian allies must protect your towering tree home from relentless subterranean insect invasions. What starts as a simple defense operation quickly turns into a full-blown war for survival, with a dash of humor and a lot of strategic depth. Resource Management: One of the key elements of the game is managing resources effectively, and it’s not just about gathering wood and stone. You’ve got to balance the needs for both food and ammunition, which keeps things challenging and forces you to plan ahead. Keeping your birdy comrades well-fed while simultaneously stocking up on firepower is crucial—neglect one and your defenses could crumble faster than you can say "chirp. Tower Defense with a Twist: At its core, "Guardians of the Sanctree" is a tower defense game, but it’s packed with personality and some creative twists. Defending your tree isn’t just about building barriers; you’ll also be digging deeper into the ground to destroy insect nests and reinforce your fortifications. The escalating threats ensure that no two waves are the same, and you'll constantly be on your toes as you adjust your strategies. Unique Weaponry: The arsenal you get to work with is where the game truly shines. Imagine blasting away at swarms of creepy crawlies with a "Carrot Rocket Launcher" or mowing them down with a "Pomegranate Machine Gun." It’s a veggie-powered armory that adds a lighthearted, whimsical touch to the otherwise intense gameplay. The variety of weapons keeps things fun and encourages experimentation—you never know when that seemingly ridiculous celery spear might just save your feathers. Final Thoughts: Overall, "Guardians of the Sanctree" is a quirky yet engaging take on the tower defense genre. It may have a humorous premise, but don’t be fooled—the game demands skillful resource management and strategic planning to fend off the increasingly dangerous insect threats. Whether you’re into defending tiny bird families or just want to see how much chaos you can cause with plant-based weaponry, this game delivers plenty of fun.
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Oct. 2024
This game is a fun mix of survival, crafting, and tower defense with a cool style. It’s enjoyable when played with friends, but if you’re playing alone, it might be hard to manage everything. The beginning can be tough and the tutorial feels a bit awkward, but my friends who also played agree that it gets much better after that. If you like games like Terraria, you’ll enjoy this one too. It adds new challenges and fresh ideas while still feeling familiar. Just be ready for a tricky start and a lot to do if you're playing solo!
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Oct. 2024
2D game where the heroes are feathered creatures. A good survival game, there is crafting, you can play with friends, the developers monitor the game and release bug fixes very quickly, respect for that
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Oct. 2024
A kind of terraria, but with elements of tower defense. The plot is based on the fact that the birds are defending themselves from insects. Very well thought out crafting system, skill tree, and drawn graphics gives a kind of interesting visual style. Surprised that the game is implemented cooperative, but I have no friends, had to master alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Guardians of the Sanctree is currently priced at 11.11€ on Steam.

Guardians of the Sanctree is currently available at a 43% discount. You can purchase it for 11.11€ on Steam.

Guardians of the Sanctree received 231 positive votes out of a total of 300 achieving a rating of 7.22.
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Guardians of the Sanctree was developed by HuCang Studio and published by HuCang Studio and SilkeyGames.

Guardians of the Sanctree is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Guardians of the Sanctree is not playable on MacOS.

Guardians of the Sanctree is not playable on Linux.

Guardians of the Sanctree offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Guardians of the Sanctree includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

There is a DLC available for Guardians of the Sanctree. Explore additional content available for Guardians of the Sanctree on Steam.

Guardians of the Sanctree does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Guardians of the Sanctree does not support Steam Remote Play.

Guardians of the Sanctree is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Guardians of the Sanctree
-43% 19.50€ 11.11€ -77% 19.50€ 4.65€ -52% 19.50€ 9.52€
7.2
231
69
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
4
Developer
HuCang Studio
Publisher
HuCang Studio, SilkeyGames
Release 03 Oct 2024
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