Vanguards

A free-to-play MOBA where knights fight to control a ghost

BYU Animation - Class of 2016 · Published by BYU Center for Animation · Released Oct 28, 2016

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 118
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 years ago; May 28, 2017
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 460; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Vanguards?

This three-on-three MOBA centers on destroying both enemy bases in matches lasting around eight to twelve minutes. You control a knight with elemental powers, fighting to place a ghost on enemy bases to lower their shields and drain their energy. Defenders can remove the ghost to restore shields, but the energy drain continues until they place it on an opposing base.

For you if...

+you prefer map objectives and team fights over item management
+you want to play with friends or fight bots

Not for you if...

−you want a large hero roster and ranked competition

What players say

70% of 118 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward rules and stripped-down approach to the genre. Some want a progression system, while others report a small active player community.

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Vanguards system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Graphics: GeForce GTX 460
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Vanguards have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Vanguards run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Vanguards 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