Stonewards
Dig deep, forge powerful upgrades, and defend dwarven kingdoms from relentless monster waves.
Stonewards is a first-person roguelite defense game that combines procedural mining, randomized upgrades, and 1–4 player co-op. This fan wiki tracks builds, characters, maps, revives, and fixes for the current Early Access build.
- Aug 11, 2026
- Early Access launch
- Aug 18, 2026
- Latest update (Hotfix 0.1.6)
- 1–4
- Player online co-op
- 95%
- Positive on Steam
- $9.99
- Base price
Your Stonewards Journey
- 1
Beginner Guide
Learn the basic Dig, Forge, Defend gameplay loop, how runs work, what to prioritize early, and how to survive your first monster waves.
- 2
Co-op & Revive Guide
Learn how 1–4 player co-op works, how to play with only two players, how reviving works, and what to check when friends cannot join.
- 3
Builds & Upgrades
Understand character builds, randomized upgrades, rings, tomes, forge choices, and how to spend resources efficiently during a run.
- 4
Maps, Mining & Defense
Learn each map, mining routes, resource priorities, bastion defense, wave preparation, and when to return before the next horn.
What is Stonewards?
Stonewards is a first-person roguelite defense game from Banana Tiger Studio built around a simple loop: dig, forge, and defend. Play solo or with up to three friends while protecting dwarven kingdoms from waves of monsters.
Between attacks, players enter procedurally generated mines to gather resources, then return to craft supplies, repair defenses, and unlock randomized upgrades. Characters, maps, progression systems, builds, and team roles give each run additional variety.
- Developer
- Banana Tiger Studio
- Platform
- Windows PC / Steam
- Genre
- First-Person Roguelite Defense
- Players
- 1–4
- Steam Reviews
- 95% Positive
- Base Price
- $9.99
- Achievements
- 20
Deep walkthroughs for mining routes, builds, and bastion defense.
Stonewards Gameplay: How the Dig, Forge, Defend Loop Works
Stonewards gameplay explained: the dig, forge, defend loop, wave structure, procedural caves, co-op roles, and what Early Access patch 0.1.6 changes.
Read guideCharactersStonewards Characters: Every Playable Dwarf, Unlock Path and Squad Role
All Stonewards characters listed: confirmed starters Miner and Warrior, plus Archer, Artificer, Healer, Hunter, Mage, Rogue, with unlock and squad role basics.
Read guideGuidesHow to Revive Teammates in Stonewards
Learn Stonewards how to revive mechanics: resurrect fallen teammates at the campfire, carry dead players, and fix stuck deaths after Hotfix 0.1.5 and 0.1.6.
Read guideCo-opCan You Play Stonewards With Only 2 Players?
Can you play Stonewards with only 2 players? Yes — it supports solo and 1-4 player online co-op, so a duo works. Here's how to set up and run a two-dwarf squad.
Read guideTroubleshootingStonewards Crashes: Causes and Fixes for the Steam Co-op Defense Game
Stonewards crashes ruining your co-op runs? Learn which hotfixes solved stability issues, how to verify game files, and what to send when reporting bugs.
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Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Stonewards questions.
What is Stonewards?
Stonewards is a first-person roguelite defense game developed and published by Banana Tiger Studio. You mine resources in procedurally generated caves, forge upgrades and supplies, and defend dwarven kingdoms from monster waves — solo or in 1–4 player online co-op.
When did Stonewards release?
Stonewards entered Steam Early Access on August 11, 2026 for Windows PC. The public demo ran from early June until July 11, 2026 and has been replaced by the Early Access build. A full-release date has not been announced yet.
Does Stonewards have multiplayer?
Yes. Stonewards supports solo play and online co-op for 1–4 players. All players in a lobby must be on the same game version to join each other.
How much does Stonewards cost?
The base price is $9.99 on Steam. A limited launch discount was active at the time of writing, so check the Steam store page for the current price.
Is the Stonewards demo still available?
No. Banana Tiger Studio took the public demo offline on July 11, 2026 to focus on the Early Access launch. Demo-era guides may not match the current build.
Is this an official Stonewards wiki?
No. This is an independent fan-made resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Banana Tiger Studio. This wiki publishes English content only.
Ready to Master Stonewards?
From your first mining run to advanced builds, character unlocks, map strategies, co-op troubleshooting, and endless-wave defense, our Stonewards guides help you dig smarter and defend longer.