SINGAPORE — Gotchi Guardians, a free-to-play multiplayer roguelite tower defense game directed by Gwent and The Witcher 3 veteran Jason Slama, launched worldwide on Steam this July 30 for Windows and macOS. Developed by Pixelcraft Studios, the globally distributed team behind the Aavegotchi franchise, Gotchi Guardians combines high-stakes PvP strategy, evolving arenas, and an original soundtrack from legendary composer David Wise (Donkey Kong Country, Star Fox Adventures).
In this 8-player brawler, every match is a race for survival. Players choose from a roster of quirky Guardians—like the stalwart Knight or the chaotic Farmer—and face off in competitive tower defense arenas where environmental hazards, randomized events, and player-chosen waves force constant adaptation. Each round introduces new modifiers and surprise challenges, making no two matches alike.
Gameplay revolves around a strategic events system:
- Be the last player standing against wave after wave of enemies.
- Players must build, upgrade and place towers to help defend themselves.
- Adapt to different enemies and randomly selected events to take the lead.
- Buy and upgrade items to give you the tools to survive.
“I’m incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished,” said Jason Slama, Game Director of Gotchi Guardians. “This is a game that rewards creativity and quick thinking—and we’ve packed it with personality and surprises for strategy fans.”
Gotchi Guardians features six playable characters at launch, three arena maps (each with their own hazards and soundtrack), and a robust progression system with unlockable talent trees. Players earn G-Bucks, the in-game currency, which can be used to collect cosmetic skins, tower upgrades, map reskins, and more.
Pixelcraft Studios is headquartered in Singapore and operates as a fully remote, globally distributed game studio. Gotchi Guardians is the team’s first title on Steam and marks a major milestone after two years of development and public beta testing.
🎮 Play now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3818910
🌐 Learn more at: https://gotchiguardians.com
📸 Media inquiries: media@pixelcraftstudios.com