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Guildrun

Guildrun is in demo on Steam. The full game is planned for release on PC via Steam.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 19

Indie studio Leyline announced Guildrun on July 16, a roguelike auto-battler led by former lead designers of Hearthstone and The Bazaar. The studio is staffed by veterans from Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, Konami, and Electronic Arts. A demo launched the same day on Steam, giving players immediate access to the game's blend of deck-building and auto-battler mechanics.

Days after release, the demo earned a 96% positive review rating on Steam and recorded a peak concurrent player count of 5,640. The demo includes over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes. Runs last about 20 minutes with a save and resume feature. Eight difficulty levels and an Endless Mode with world rankings are available.

The full release is planned for PC via Steam. The strong early reception suggests the game's combination of roguelike progression and auto-battler combat has found an audience, though the developer has not announced a specific release window.

Key facts

Developer
Leyline
Staff background
Veterans from Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, Konami, and Electronic Arts
Lead designers
Former lead designers of Hearthstone and The Bazaar
Demo release date
July 16, 2026
Demo content
Over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes
Demo peak concurrent players
5,640
Demo review rating
96% positive on Steam
Full release platform
PC via Steam

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Jul 18

Guildrun Demo Earns 'Very Positive' Steam Rating Days After Release

Developer Leyline released the demo for Guildrun on July 16, and it has already become popular. The PvE roguelike auto-battler draws from Slay the Spire and Teamfight Tactics, with over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes in the demo. It recorded a peak concurrent player count of 5,640 and a 96% positive review rating. The full game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2027.

Jul 16

Former Hearthstone Designer Announces Roguelike Auto-Battler Guildrun

Indie studio Leyline, staffed by veterans from Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, Konami, and Electronic Arts, announced Guildrun on July 16. The roguelike auto-battler is led by former lead designers of Hearthstone and The Bazaar. A demo is available on Steam. Players assemble heroes, explore rifts, and build synergies with items and relics. Runs last about 20 minutes with save/resume. Eight difficulty levels and an Endless Mode with world rankings are included. Full release is planned for late 2026.