"Guardians of the Sanctree" is a 2D hand-drawn co-op game featuring cooperative base-building, automation, exploration, and tower defense survival. Players lead as commanders in the avian military government, restoring Sanctree cities, defending against underground insectoid attacks, and establishing solid defenses. Gameplay offers diverse roles for player, from production line designers to elite warriors and intrepid explorers uncovering subterranean wonders.
CRAFT & SURVIVAL
In Sanctree, gather resources to craft tools, weapons, settlements, and strongholds. Use workstations or unlock advanced tech to create unique, buffed items, boosting survival and enabling deeper exploration. Survival is key in game. Hunt for food, battle underground creatures, and test your strategies to shape Sanctree's fate.
BUILD & MANAGE YOUR HOMEBASE
In this game, you take on the role of an avian general in an ancient Sanctree, constructing and managing your base. Build NPC tents, lay different pathways, and strategically plan resource gathering, production, and distribution. Design unique production lines and utilize NPCs as conveyors to ensure smooth operation and automation, overcoming various challenges in the process.
TOWERDEFENSE YOUR FRONTLINE
Here, you'll defend the core of the Sanctree against relentless enemy waves. Use turrets, traps, and barricades strategically to protect your base. With clever map layouts and upgraded defenses, you'll stop the enemy in their tracks and crush their invasion. Get ready for an intense tower defense challenge and show your skills as a top commander!
EXPLORE YOUR ADVENTURE
In Sanctree, you'll embark on a journey into a mysterious and dangerous world as an adventurer. Explore deep underground caves and mysterious realms where valuable treasures and unknown creatures await. Plan your routes, lead your companions, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean world. Each expedition promises surprises and challenges.
SINGLE-PLAYER & CO-OP
Enjoy different thrills in both online multiplayer and single-player modes in the game. Whether you want to lead strategically or excel as a team player, fighting alongside friends (each with their role), Sanctree offers moments of glory tailored just for you!
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Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
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Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck