Steam has added Gotchi Guardians—a multiplayer tower defense game developed by Pixelcraft Studios—to its store with a full release scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.

Set in the same universe as Aavegotchi, Gotchi Guardians introduces web3 elements such as NFT-based cosmetic items and support for crypto payments, whilst aiming to stay within Steam’s guidelines around blockchain content. Pixelcraft Studios has stated that gameplay mechanics are not affected by any blockchain-linked purchases or assets.

The game has previously been available in browser-based form and has undergone several rounds of balancing and feature updates with a full PC release expected later this year.

Key Insights

• Gotchi Guardians is now listed on Steam with a full launch expected in Q3 2025
• The game is developed by Pixelcraft Studios, the team behind the Aavegotchi ecosystem
• Optional blockchain features include cosmetic NFT skins and in-game payments via $GHST
• Gameplay combines multiplayer tower defence and roguelite mechanics

What is Gotchi Guardians?

Gotchi Guardians is a multiplayer tower defense game that supports up to eight players per match. Each player must survive waves of non-player enemies, known in-game as “Licks,” whilst also competing with others in the same session.

The game incorporates roguelite design elements, such as randomised map hazards, variable match conditions, and periodic boss waves. Players choose from six different characters, each offering a unique ability that influences strategy—for example, generating in-game currency when damaged or enhancing tower performance.

In addition to enemy waves, matches include mechanics that allow indirect interference between players, creating both cooperative and competitive dynamics.

What can we expect from the Steam release?

The full release on Steam will include cross-platform multiplayer and seasonal leaderboards. Pixelcraft Studios has confirmed long-term plans for additional content, including new playable characters (Guardians), maps, and limited-time events.

Whilst the game does not require interaction with blockchain technology, players who own Aavegotchi NFTs will be able to use them as in-game cosmetic overlays. The platform also supports purchases using $GHST, the Aavegotchi ecosystem’s token, processed through the Base blockchain. These purchases are optional and do not provide gameplay advantages.

The game director, Jason Slama, previously worked on titles at CD Projekt Red, including GWENT and The Witcher. His involvement brings experience in designing competitive strategy games, which is reflected in Gotchi Guardians’ structure.

Pixelcraft’s development roadmap indicates ongoing support following launch, including balance adjustments, expanded gameplay features, and community-driven events. The studio has already tested many of these systems during the browser-based phase of the game earlier this year.

Mobile RPG Guild of Guardians is celebrating one year since its launch with a special anniversary event, featuring exclusive activities and rewards for players.

Running until June 11, players that have completed Dungeon 1-1-3 have the opportunity to earn rare skins, summon a new Guardian, and join the Rise of the Founders event – giving Arena teams with Founder Guardians huge buffs, and access to big prizes.

On top of this, players will progress through the Anniversary Event Pass – with both free and premium tracks – throughout the event, providing gold, Summon Stones, items and more.

Key Insights

• Guild of Guardians is celebrating its 1st birthday with an anniversary event
• Running until June 11, players must have completed Dungeon 1-1-3 in order to take part
• In Arena mode, the Rise of the Founders event gives Founder Guardians huge buffs
• Players progress through the Anniversary Event Pass, offering gold, Summon Stones, items and more
• Those who joined Guild of Guardians before June 15, 2024 will gain a free veteran avatar

Powered by Immutable, many of Guild of Guardian’s assets exist as NFT collectibles. These NFTs – such as Guardians, avatars, pets and much more – can be freely traded by players, providing true item ownership to players and a route to valuable rewards for all participants.

What is in the anniversary event?

The Guild of Guardians anniversary event comes in several parts.

One Guardian has been updated, and a new Guardian has landed. Lia has been fully revised, with a new character model and refreshed skills that should make her a more competitive pick for your squads in both PvE and PvP. Myra is a brand-new DPS Guardian, with a set of skills that lowers enemy defences, creates clones of herself, and sees dodges heal her HP.

The Arena now features the Rise of the Founders event, giving Founders Guardians powerful boosts during the anniversary. Top leaderboard rankings during the event will earn special rewards, with Rank 1 to earn a one-of-a-kind Mythic Tian Long skin, and the top 500 players to earn Idols that can be sacrificed for a chance to mint Gen 1 and Founders Guardians. Endless mode also sees new modifiers, with the top 500 players also set to earn Idol rewards.

An Anniversary Event Pass – in both free and premium tiers – will run throughout the event. The free tier provides up to 1 million gold, 20 Summon Stones, and a copy of Tian Long, whilst the premium tier – priced at $29.99 USD – provides much more gold and Summon Stones, alongside exclusive skins, Power Stones, XP scrolls and a special avatar and title.