About
Guardian is a rogue-like, 2D platformer set in the fantastic land of Erstwhile for the annual LARP event. Our heroine, Aria, dons the identity of Arcas and sets out on a quest to rescue the Greek Pantheon! With clever platforming and careful upgrades, help Aria achieve her goal and return home.
What is happening now
The Relic: First Guardian is a Souls-like action RPG from Korean developer Project Cloud Games that launched on PC and PS5 after six years of development. The game draws on Korean folklore and features roughly 80 bosses designed to present distinct challenges as players work to repair the world, with support for up to four players cooperatively. Since release, the game has received mixed critical reception. Reviewers praised its atmospheric world and moments of genuine creativity, but concerns about performance, incomplete boss design, and missing features have tempered enthusiasm. Some critics felt the scope outpaced execution, while others found enough compelling moments to recommend it despite the rough edges. The soundtrack has also been released on vinyl through iam8bit.
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageRequirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 30, 2026.
Guardian player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.