Stonewards is in early access on Steam, holding a Very Positive rating from roughly 260 reviews, with 96% positive. The studio has published a roadmap covering content through Q2 2027.
Stonewards entered Steam early access on August 12, 2026, after a pre-launch push that saw wishlists pass 100,000. The first-person roguelite defense game, developed by Banana Tiger Studio, supports solo play and up to 4-player co-op. Players control a dwarf, mining ore, forging equipment, and defending against monster hordes. The early access price is 1,350 yen.
The launch followed a well-received demo at Steam Next Fest in June. Within days of release, the game earned a Very Positive rating from about 260 reviews, with 96% positive. The studio has laid out a roadmap that extends through Q2 2027, promising new maps, characters, and fishing.
Banana Tiger Studio is a two-person team previously known for Monster Care Simulator. The early access period is expected to last about a year. The game is available on PC via Steam, with Japanese display planned.
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6d ago
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.
6d ago
Banana Tiger Studio released the early access version of Stonewards on PC via Steam. The first-person roguelite defense game supports solo play and up to 4-player co-op. Players mine ore, forge equipment, and defend against monster hordes. A roadmap outlines content through Q2 2027, including new maps, characters, and fishing.
Aug 9
Banana Tiger Studio announced that Stonewards has surpassed 100,000 wishlist registrations. The first-person roguelite defense game supports solo play and up to 4-player co-op. Players control a dwarf, mining ore, forging equipment, and defending against monster hordes. Early access begins August 12 on PC via Steam for 1,350 yen.
Jul 1
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.