Banana Tiger Studio has Stonewards in Steam Early Access as of August 15, 2026, where it holds a Very Positive rating from roughly 260 reviews. The two-person studio is also known for Monster Care Simulator.
Banana Tiger Studio, a two-person indie team, launched Stonewards into Steam Early Access on August 12, 2026. The first-person roguelite action game mixes wave defense with procedurally generated mining and supports solo play as well as up to 4-player online co-op. Japanese display is planned. The Early Access period is expected to last about a year.
The launch followed a strong run-up. The demo at Steam Next Fest in June was well received, and wishlists surpassed 100,000 before release. Within days of going live, Stonewards earned a Very Positive rating from about 260 reviews, with 96% positive. The studio had originally announced an August 11 launch date, with the actual release landing on August 12 in Japan.
Banana Tiger Studio is the team behind the previously well-received Monster Care Simulator. Stonewards marks their shift into a co-op tower defense roguelite, blending mining and combat. The Early Access roadmap spans roughly a year, during which the game is expected to evolve based on player feedback.
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Banana Tiger Studio launched Stonewards into early access on Steam on August 12. The first-person roguelite action game supports solo and up to 4-player co-op, mixing wave defense with procedurally generated mining. It holds a Very Positive rating from about 260 reviews, with 96% positive. The demo at Steam Next Fest in June was well received, and wishlists surpassed 100,000 before release.
Banana Tiger Studio announced on July 1 that its co-op mining defense roguelite Stonewards will enter Early Access on Steam on August 11 (August 12 in Japan). The game supports solo and up to 4-player online co-op, with Japanese display planned. The Early Access period is expected to last about a year.