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VSolStudio · Published by VSolStudio
Last updated 9 Oct 2026
Deckbuilder Tower Defense meets rogue-lite RTS strategy. Lead your army, crush waves of enemies, and unlock powerful upgrades and passive spells. Combine deckbuilding strategy with tactical army management in this relentless bullet heaven.
Indie, RPG, Strategy · 2026 · More free games
Manage your troops and unlock powerful upgrades in VSolStudio’s Shrine Protectors. This Indie RPG and Strategy game combines Tower Defense with RTS elements for a unique combat experience.
About this game
Key features
Build your own deck of strategies with soldiers, items, and spells
Choose powerful passive spells that grant bonuses and enhancements during each run
Rogue-lite progression with soldier leveling and meta upgrades
Multiple modes, including a hands-off AFK mode for idle play
Direct your soldiers as they hold the line and defend the shrine
Blend of army management with rogue-lite depth.
In this strategic roguelite tower defense, every unit and item choice shapes your path to victory. Assemble a squad of soldiers, stack synergizing upgrades, create custom items and adapt on the fly as enemies grow stronger. Build clever combos, push your army to its limits, and discover countless ways to dominate the battlefield.
Meta upgrades
Meta upgrades provide permanent boosts for your soldiers and spells, carrying over between runs.
Create crazy builds and push your limit in AFK mode.
Experiment with soldiers and items to forge unstoppable squads, then let AFK mode push them beyond their limits. Discover how far your wildest synergies can really go.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 128MB, OpenGL 3+
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Demo update 0.3.0 - Languages
Added localization support for:Chinese SimplifiedChinese TraditionalCzechEnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishBrazilian PortuguesePortugueseRussianSlovakSpanishUkrainianAlso includes several small fixes, improvements, and minor new features.Read full article on Community Announcements (vsolstudio)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo version 0.2.0
Demo Update 0.2.0Version 0.2.0 of the demo is now live!The biggest change in this update is the structure of the run.The original playtest used a single continuous roguelite run. The first public demo changed this into 7 separate days, allowing you to choose and start from any day.With 0.2.0, we're going back to the original structure: one continuous run across all 7 days.What changedRemoved day selectionThe demo is now one continuous 7-day runRebalanced cards to fit the new progressionRebalanced unitsAdjusted enemy spawn ratesVarious balancing changes related to the new run structureAFK DifficultyThese balancing changes also affect AFK difficulty. Since progression, units, cards, and spawn rates have been adjusted around the continuous 7-day run, AFK strategies may feel noticeably different compared to the previous version.Thanks for playing the demo and sharing your feedback!Read full article on Community Announcements (vsolstudio)Patch NotesOfficial
Feature Update
New VisualsBackgroundRun stats Equipped SpellsDetails on hover for units and enemiesItems updateAll available upgrades/stats are now on itemsShop updateGambling shop refreshItems stats displayVisualsRead full article on Community Announcements (vsolstudio)Patch NotesOfficial
Feature Update
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Feature Update
Feature Update Added new enemies types with unique mechanics - ghosts - fire skeleton archer Added new Spell Meteorite {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45613256/6e5be929f5a2c8494fc10db0cfb7b39835d472b3.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (vsolstudio)
