Guardian: 2026 Demo is a seasonal action game where you fight through spring and summer as one of two guardians. Master melee and ranged combat, equip basic gear, and survive 30-60 minutes of early gameplay. Your feedback shapes the full release.

Guardian: 2026 Demo gives you a taste of the full game's core combat and seasonal progression. What's included in this Demo: - Core combat system (melee &amp; ranged) - First two seasons: Spring and Summer - 2 playable characters - Basic equipment system Playtime: Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. This is an early look – your feedback will help shape the full version. The final game will feature more seasons, characters, bosses, and endgame content. Note: The Demo is a separate application. Progress does not carry over to the full game.

Guardian: 2026 Demo

Guardian: 2026 is a rogue-lite action game rooted in Chinese zodiac mythology.You play as the sole uncorrupted guardian – the Horse and journey through four cursed seasons:Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Defeat the twelve demonic generals,confront the ancient Nian,save your corrupted companions.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >The World, Consumed by Darkness</h2>The thousand-year calamity has come early. The Nian awakens from the abyss, its breath corrupting the order of the stars. Eleven of the twelve zodiac guardian lights are swallowed by shadow:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Greed·Rat – Hoards everything, even hope.</li><li>Gluttony·Ox – Devours the harvest, leaving the land eternally hungry.</li><li>Frenzy·Tiger – Maddened by blood, turning grasslands into hunting grounds.</li><li>Plague·Rabbit – Spreads pestilence, corrupting all life.</li><li>Drought·Dragon – Burns away water, leaving only scorched earth.</li><li>Venom·Snake – Drenched in poison, turning swamps into dead zones.</li><li>Frost·Goat – Freezes time, stopping everything in ice.</li><li>Delusion·Monkey – Warps the mind, blurring illusion and reality.</li><li>Darkness·Rooster – Devours light, shrouding the land in eternal night.</li><li>Betrayal·Dog – Loyalty turns to treachery; old comrades draw their blades.</li><li>Abyss·Pig – Endless desire, leaving nothing but emptiness behind.</li></ul>And the Horse – the only guardian who remains uncorrupted.<h2 class="bb_tag" >A Solitary Journey Begins</h2>You will face these demonic generals across four seasons, each with its own theme, environmental mechanics, and enemy ecosystem:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Spring – The Paradox of Decay A rotting forest and a greedy vault. Manage your “Corruption” meter and survive in overgrown, toxic miasma.</li><li>Summer – The Turmoil of Scorching Heat Burning plains and the lair of the drought dragon. Dodge the blazing sun and drought, and fight fire with fire.</li><li>Autumn – The Feast of Withering Poisonous swamps and frozen pastures. Break illusions, burn toxic clouds, melt the ice.</li><li>Winter – The Night of the End An eternal night village and the abyss of greed. Seek light in darkness and resist the temptation of wealth.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Roguelite Depth, Infinite Variety</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Every run is a new cycle – Levels, enemies, and items are randomly generated, offering endless replayability.</li><li>Nearly 100 item modules – From “Mother-Child Fuse” to “Nian’s Fang”, each item alters how your firecracker attacks work.</li><li>Item synergies – Combine different modules to trigger hidden, powerful effects. Example: Poison + Bounce = Plague Spread.</li><li>Permanent progression – Earn “Incense” by defeating demonic generals to unlock new talents, blessing pools, and starting bonuses.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >The Horse’s Unique Combat Style</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Core Mechanic – Galloping Momentum The faster you move, the stronger you attack. Keep running to build up “Momentum”, turning your firecrackers into a storm of flames.</li><li>Weapon – Crimson Firecracker A line-penetrating flame attack that leaves burning trails on the ground, scorching all darkness.</li><li>Ability – Hoof of Blazing Charge Consume Momentum to dash forward, dealing massive fire damage to all enemies in your path and igniting the ground.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >A Story-Driven Epic of Solitude</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Complete narrative arc – From the opening “Fall of the Stars” to the Nian’s desperate whispers, every boss fight features its own story cutscene.</li><li>Memories and farewells – During each boss fight, you’ll witness warm flashbacks of your past camaraderie – you are not defeating enemies, but saving corrupted friends.</li><li>Multiple endings – Unlock different endings based on the order you defeat the generals and the number of “Memory Shards” you collect.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Key Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>✔ 12 unique boss fights – Each demonic general has multi-phase mechanics – no reskins.</li><li>✔ Four distinct seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter – each with its own art, enemies, traps, and music.</li><li>✔ Deep roguelite synergies – 50+ item modules, allowing hundreds of builds (poison burst, piercing, summoner, self‑damage retaliation…).</li><li>✔ True synergy system – Not just stat stacking, but mechanical combinations – Ice + Fire = armor melt; Poison + Bounce = plague chain.</li><li>✔ Permanent unlocks – Defeat a general to unlock its “Zodiac Blessing”, granting unique bonuses in future runs.</li><li>✔ Chinese-inspired art &amp; music – Ink‑wash + cartoon rendering, with original folk‑electronic fusion soundtracks for each season.</li><li>✔ Full controller support – Works with Xbox/PlayStation controllers.</li><li>✔ Steam achievements &amp; cloud saves – Over 20 achievements to challenge; progress synced anywhere.</li></ul>