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Pixelcraft Studios · Published by Pixelcraft Studios · Official site ↗
Positive — 81% positive (48 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Adapt, strategize, and dominate your rivals in this multiplayer roguelite tower defense brawler. Upgrade towers, wield powerful items, and outlast the madness to become the last Guardian standing!
Indie, Free To Play, Strategy, Casual · 2025 · More free games
Gotchi Guardians challenges you to outlast opponents by upgrading towers and wielding items. Strategize your defenses in this free-to-play multiplayer roguelite experience.
About this game
Flex your strategic muscles with Gotchi Guardians — a chaotic, multiplayer roguelite tower defense game. Face off against seven other players as you build cute, devastating defenses to protect your Guardian from relentless waves of evil Licks. Adapt to unpredictable events, counter your opponents’ strategies, and outlast the madness to become the last Guardian standing!

Meet the Guardians
From stubborn tanks to greedy misfits, every Guardian plays differently—and brings their own twist to the battlefield.
🛡️ Knight – A stalwart defender who punishes attackers by reflecting their damage. Ideal for players who like to stand their ground—and make it hurt.
🍎 Farmer – A cheerful oddball who buffs towers by spraying them with apple juice and distracting enemies with inflatable decoys. It shouldn’t work. It does anyway.
💰 Soldier of Fortune – A slick opportunist who turns gold into power. Earn bonus income by acting fast, soaking damage, or cashing out at just the right moment.
A total of 6 Guardians are available at launch, including the Pirate, the Archer, and the magic Shaaman—each offering a different playstyle for every kind of strategist.
Earn XP as you play and unlock unique talents for each Guardian, letting you grow stronger no matter how you choose to play.

Risk, Reward, Repeat
Every match brings a new set of twists through the dynamic event system. Choose which towers to unlock, how many more enemies everyone should face, and what kind of upgrades the enemy Licks will gain—like exploding gas tanks or super sticky giant bullets for Steady Lads. Every decision affects the flow of battle.
Event choices grant rewards like Income, Items, and Upgrade Seeds, which unlock powerful tower evolutions. At the end of every 5-round day, all players must survive the rampage of a powerful Boss Lick!
Climb the seasonal leaderboards by earning Stars and Star Dust through consistent play. Survive longer, place higher, and unlock G-Bucks, cosmetics, and more at season’s end.

A world worth saving
The Gotchiverse may be digital, but it’s packed with whimsical landmarks and adorable creatures. Every map offers a fresh setting with wild mechanics and surprise events that force players to adapt—or get licked.
🌿 Prong Meadow – A lush forest where strategy is grounded—literally. Toggle a central bridge (for a price!) to block enemy paths or open new ones, and watch out for events that reroute the horde from below.
💧 Rickety River – Two bridges. Two crabs. Infinite sabotage. Defend the central island while deciding which bridge gets the moving crab tower platform next—because once it’s placed, it’s everyone’s problem.
🔥 Mount Oomf – Pure mayhem. Lava, landslides, and the mighty Fomosaurus, a mythical dinosaur that attacks anything in sight—Licks or Guardians. Pay to spawn even stronger versions and unleash them on everyone. Fireballs optional. Regret guaranteed.
From serene meadows to volcano-choked arenas, every location is a test of timing, tactics, and just a little bit of trolling.
And this is just the beginning—new maps, events, and surprises are already in the works.

Key Features
🛡️ 8-player multiplayer tower defense mayhem
🎯 Distinct Guardians with unique abilities and talent trees
🌀 Dynamic events that reshape every run
🌋 Wild arenas filled with hazards, surprises, and mega-bosses
🧠 Deep progression with cross-Guardian XP and unlocks
🏆 Seasonal leaderboards, rewards, cosmetics and bragging rights
Join the Fight
Gotchi Guardians is just getting started. New Guardians, towers, bosses, Licks, items, maps, and events are all in the works—and we’re building it hand-in-hand with our community.
Led by veteran developer Jason Slama (GWENT, The Witcher series), Gotchi Guardians is being shaped by real player feedback at every stage. Join the dev team and fellow Guardians on our official Discord to share ideas, report bugs, earn bounties and stay up to date on all the latest news.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-core 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HG graphics 4000 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- VR Support: N/A
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7850 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- VR Support: N/A
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
1.3.4 Beautification Update is live!
1.3.4 is live! This fun little update focuses onBeautification of some VFXImproved monetization visibility + improved flowFix for armor not working as intended Full details are available hereHave a great weekend frens!Read full article on Community Announcements (SlamaTwoFlags)AnnouncementsOfficial
1.3.2 is live
Update 1.3.2 is live! A new item has been added to Gotchi Guardians - The Leaky BatteryIncrease the damage of your other items (ability damage) and infuse them with status to outlast the competition. Read the full patch notes hereRead full article on Community Announcements (SlamaTwoFlags)Patch NotesOfficial
Balance Pass is Live
Hotfix 1.3.1 is live which focuses on balance changes Full details hereRead full article on Community Announcements (SlamaTwoFlags)Patch NotesOfficial
Gotchi Guardians - Attack of Loot Pumpkins Update is live!
Halloween is around the corner, and it's time to celebrate Aavegotchi style!This update is meant to refine the game meta loop and introduce some fun new mechanics for players to play with.Players can expect:A new progression system unlocking new tools and maps as they progressA new economic focused tower - Goldpetal BankA new halloween style event with sic rewardsA new item to throw a wrench in the competitionWe hope you enjoy the direction the game is going in with this update!For a full list of changes: Patch notes 1.3.0Read full article on Community Announcements (SlamaTwoFlags)AnnouncementsOfficial
Old Sparky spotted in Gotchi Guardians!
Old Sparky Update is Live!What New?New Boss - Old Sparky: a new franken style giant sparky has started to appear in Gotchi GuardiansNew Shortcuts & Settings: New shortcuts have been added to enrich the PC experience with the ability for players to remapNew Tutorial: Faster, shorter and teaches the game from a different perspectiveBalance Changes: Fun changes to items and licks have been added to make the game feel betterThis update brings more features and balance changes, which you can learn more about in our Patch NotesRead full article on Community Announcements (SlamaTwoFlags)






