Guardian of Lore

Name: Guardian of Lore
Rating: 6 (35 reviews)

Developer: Round2Games

Publisher: Round2Games, Top Hat Studios

May 18, 2021

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

item gated
Has Hub
discrete levels

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

A mystical library houses books of ancient folktales from lost civilizations. Play as Prince Sayri, and protect these stories from wicked magic that aims to erase their memory forever. Enter each story and save it from within!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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