GUARDS!

Fantasy action where city guards turn everyday objects into weapons

WYLDERZONE, Lowkey GameDev · Published by WYLDERZONE · Released Mar 1, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 431
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jun 21, 2025
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 6 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is GUARDS!?

A first- and third-person action game about the City Watch confronting three gangs in New Alestead. Up to 16 players cooperate online, scouting patrols, fighting or arresting suspects, seizing contraband, and escorting VIPs on missions that lead toward gang kingpins.

For you if...

+you enjoy hectic fights that require quick decisions
+you like coordinating with teammates when outnumbered

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving combat that is manageable alone

What players say

67% of 431 reviews are positive

Players praise the chaotic combat, but criticize rough polish and fights that depend heavily on blocking. A recent reviewer reports severe lag when joining another host, while another criticizes mouse sensitivity and weapons obstructing the view.

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GUARDS! system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 6 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64 Bit
Processor: Intel i5, 3rd gen (or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does GUARDS! have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode.

Does GUARDS! run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default configuration is not performant
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Ukrainian.

Does GUARDS! use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam