While adventuring is often associated with battling through hordes of fearsome creatures, the downtime between these intense encounters is equally crucial. This is the focus of Set A Watch, a thrilling dice-rolling campfire-defense strategy puzzler that's making its way to iOS and Android soon. Originally a board game, Set A Watch now brings its fully fleshed-out mechanics to the digital world, challenging players to keep their campfire burning amidst relentless waves of monsters.
Every tabletop RPG (TTRPG) enthusiast knows the tension of settling down for a much-needed long rest, only to have the game master introduce a new threat lurking in the undergrowth. Set A Watch captures this exact scenario, allowing you to experience the thrill of survival between adventures. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android, the game tasks you with defending your campfire against continuous enemy attacks. Between these waves, you'll strategize and prepare for the next onslaught.
Choose from six unique heroes to form your party, and use dice rolls to solve various challenges and fend off the monsters. Set A Watch ingeniously transforms the simple concept of a long rest into a dynamic blend of tower defense, strategy, and puzzling RPG elements. It perfectly encapsulates the struggle of surviving a prolonged battle against the menacing creatures lurking in the forest.
While Set A Watch has a Steam page, specific release dates for iOS and Android are yet to be announced. However, keep an eye out for updates, as this game promises to deliver a unique and engaging experience. In the meantime, if you're looking for something to play while waiting for Set A Watch and other exciting upcoming releases, be sure to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.