Comparison guide
Games like The Ember Guardian: similar indie games to play next
The Ember Guardian works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit The Ember Guardian fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
6.8Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road
Moving-city tower defense with great core, messy progression.
Nov 20, 2025
If you liked The Ember Guardian, Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road delivers familiar action, indie and roguelite for a seamless next pick. We scored it 6.8/10.
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7.4Rogue Factory
Factory automation meets bullet-hell roguelite.
Feb 3, 2026
Rogue Factory leans into action, indie and roguelite, hitting the same notes that make The Ember Guardian click. We scored it 7.4/10.
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7.2Becastled
Cozy castle-builder with tense nightly sieges.
Oct 22, 2025
Shared strengths in indie, singleplayer and strategy make Becastled an easy follow-up to The Ember Guardian. We scored it 7.2/10.
