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Bedrock Fungi Games · Published by Bedrock Fungi Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: Fantasy violence
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Ghouls & Guardians is a tower defense and strategy game with roguelite elements. Build and manage your defenses, gather resources, and fend off relentless night creatures. Each playthrough encourages creative tactics and offers a fresh, challenging experience.
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In Ghouls & Guardians, manage your defenses and gather resources to survive nightly threats. Each game presents new tactics and strategies in this action-packed indie title from Bedrock Fungi Games.
About this game
A DARK STRATEGY FOR SURVIVAL
In Ghouls & Guardians, humanity clings to sacred ground, fending off waves of corrupted creatures that stalk the night. As the last line of defense, you must build, manage, and adapt — or be overrun.
Inspired by classic RTS and tower defense experiences, this game blends medieval dark fantasy, resource management, and strategic tower synergy into an intense tactical challenge.
BUILD, GATHER, DEFEND
⚒️ Harvest wood, stone, and iron to expand your defenses
🏗️ Deploy towers and barracks in real-time
🧙♂️ Combine elemental damage types to trigger powerful condition effects:
Fire → Burnt
Ice → Frozen
Magic → Enchanted
Activate synergies to deal bonus damage and turn the tide against the ghouls.
FACE THE HORDE
The temple must stand — but it won’t be easy. Ghouls come in many forms, from swarming minions to monstrous threats like the Boomwight, which explodes on death and destroys weakened towers nearby.
🛡️ Defend workers and guardians.
⛏️ Lose your economy, and you lose the war.
🔥 Survive waves of escalating attacks on different levels.
NEW CHALLENGES EACH RUN
With its evolving maps, unlockable skills, and strategic choices, Ghouls & Guardians offers replayable gameplay that rewards smart combinations and bold decisions. Whether you're placing your first tower or pushing back the last wave, every match is a test of wit and will.
💀 Can you hold the line when the night comes?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i7
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest 2025 day 3 streaming!
Day 3: The Graveyard Shift The dead are relentless — but so are we. On this final day of our broadcast series, we’re jumping back into Ghouls & Guardians for more undead-crushing action.Haven’t played yet? The demo is still live! Download it, test your strategy, and help us shape the game by leaving feedback. Stick around for dev insights, tips for surviving the harder waves, and a peek at what’s next.Let’s give these ghouls a burial they won’t forget.ALSO, we'll be posting our roadmap soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (dario)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest 2025 Day 2 Broadcast
Day 2: The Dead Don’t Rest — and Neither Should You Join us live as we continue the descent into the grim world of Ghouls & Guardians. The village is under siege, and your strategic mind is needed.The demo is live — download it now, build your defenses, and hold the line against the rising dead. We’d love to hear what you think — leave feedback, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of the game.Your fight begins now. Let’s bury some ghouls together.And just in case you missed it, the new demo is out.🛠 Release Notes:🎮 GameplayNew The Hills level with terrain variations that offer a fresh gameplay experience.Smart tower combinations and damage upgrades are now key to mastering each wave.Smoother animations and improved ragdolls for all enemies.Wave difficulty has been adjusted for better pacing and challenge.🎨 VisualsAll tower visuals have been revamped!Health bars now scale with enemy size and feature responsive hit feedback.New VFX for projectiles hitting terrain and enemies.Improved camera angle, FOV, and dynamic auto-zoom.Enhanced lighting, post-processing, resource meshes, and fog across maps.Skills UI now displays the target tower with a dedicated icon.Visual upgrades to The Bridge level.Enemy sizes rebalanced to better fit the environment.New clothing visuals for sawmill and mining camp workers.🔊 AudioNew music to enhance ambiance and atmosphere throughout each run.Improved SFX for combat and environmental interactions.🐛 Bug Fixes & OptimizationFixed several bugs to improve stability and performance.Optimized enemy-targeting routines for better tower efficiency.Read full article on Community Announcements (dario)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest Demo Gameplay!
Join us for a spine-chilling deep dive into Ghouls & Guardians!Watch live gameplay, maybe developer commentary, and behind-the-scenes insights as we reveal the twisted world of this dark medieval tower defense game. Learn how to build your defenses, harness cursed powers, and face off against relentless ghoul hordes. Ask questions, share feedback, and get a first look at what’s coming next.Your village’s survival depends on it. Are you ready to lead the last line of defense?Read full article on Community Announcements (dario)
