# Steel Vanguard: Pixel Siege — Push the line, topple castles

> One-handed pixel-art lane battler with army building and roguelike elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Sang Yun Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-vanguard-pixel-siege/id6817622042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sang Yun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817622044)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 107 MB
- Languages: Korean, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-vanguard-pixel-siege/id6817622042/reviews.md

## What is Steel Vanguard?

The border beacons are lit. Beasts, the risen dead, orc warbands and demons from beneath the ancient seal are on the march — and you are the Lord who must lead the Vanguard.

Steel Vanguard is a portrait pixel-art lane battler you can play with one hand. Gather Coin during battle, deploy units, and push forward to destroy the enemy castle before they destroy yours. Every call — what to send, and when — decides the fight.

◆ BUILD YOUR ARMY
Soldiers, Halberdiers, Shieldbearers, Swordsmen, Cavalry, Elf Archers, Mages, Paladins and Priests. Hold the line with shields, rain arrows from the back, break through with a cavalry charge — counter whatever the enemy fields.

◆ ROGUELIKE CARDS IN EVERY BATTLE
Defeat enemies to level up mid-battle and pick one of three cards. The same stage plays out differently depending on the cards you choose.

◆ STORY CAMPAIGN — 4 CHAPTERS, 40 STAGES
Fight from haunted forests and rotting swamps to orc lands and a burning volcano. Earn up to 3 Stars on every Stage, then take on Hard mode.

◆ TODAY'S BATTLEFIELD
One battle a day with a new rule every day — War Chest, Horde, Elite, Fortress, Short Day or Chieftain. Your first battle each day is free; win fast and keep your castle standing to beat your best score.

◆ DAILY DUNGEON
A different boss every day of the week — Wolfstan the Werewolf, the Swamp Toad, Gollux the Rock Giant, the Demon Samurai, the Tarnished Widow and a bug swarm. Raise the Rage tier from I to V for fiercer bosses, and forge boss Fragments into Emblems that strengthen your army.

◆ ENDLESS TOWER
Climb floor after floor against ever-stronger demons. Your level and cards carry over between floors, and every 5th floor is a Gate guarded by golems, twin golems or boss wardens. A new season every month, with a ranking to compete against other Lords.

◆ ARENA
Real-time 1v1 against other Lords — if no one is around, you face the battle records they left behind. Same units and same castle on both sides for a fair fight, with rewards for the weekly ranking. Unlocks once your whole army has joined.

◆ GROW STRONGER
Raise unit levels, spend Training Points and upgrade your Castle. Daily and Weekly Missions, Attendance rewards, Mail and a Sortie Pass keep the rewards coming — dress your army in skins and fill your Codex with every foe you defeat.

◆ PLAY YOUR WAY
• Start instantly as a Guest — the campaign works offline
• Optionally sign in with Google or email to sync progress across devices
• Ads are optional — watch one only when you want the reward

Rally the Vanguard and take back the kingdom!

## Key features

- One-handed portrait gameplay
- Unit deployment and army building
- Roguelike card upgrades
- Story campaign with 40 stages
- Daily challenges and dungeons
- Real-time 1v1 Arena battles
- Offline campaign mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 봉화석 100 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 봉화석 350 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 봉화석 900 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 봉화석 2,100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 첫 출정 꾸러미 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 출정 통행증 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 광고 제거 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 왕의 봉록 · 30일 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Steel Vanguard safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Steel Vanguard.

## Is Steel Vanguard legit?

Steel Vanguard: Pixel Siege has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Steel Vanguard is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-vanguard-pixel-siege/id6817622042/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 퀄리티가 좋아요

*2026-10-12*

퀄리티가 우수하고 중독성 있네요~ 굿게임!!

### 5/5 — 도트감성 너무 좋아요

*2026-10-12*

브금이 너무 좋습니다. 상성이 이렇게 빡시게 구성되어있는지 몰랐네요. 하지만 스테이지4 너무 어렵습니다람쥐. 개발자님, 앞으로도 컨텐츠 계속 만들어 주시길 바래요 : )

### 5/5 — 시간 순삭이에요

*2026-10-11*

잠깐만 할려고 했는데 ㅋㅋ 레벨업 승부욕 생깁니다

### 5/5 — 중독성있어요

*2026-10-08*

ㅎㅎ 키워가는 재미가 있고 중독성있네요
최고!

## Frequently asked questions about Steel Vanguard

### Does Steel Vanguard have ads?

Yes, Steel Vanguard contains advertisements. You can choose to watch an ad when you want a reward, making them optional for players.

### Can I play Steel Vanguard offline?

Yes, the campaign mode in Steel Vanguard works offline. You can start playing instantly as a guest without needing an internet connection.

### What devices does Steel Vanguard support?

Steel Vanguard is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The game is designed for mobile play.

### How often is Steel Vanguard updated?

The latest version of Steel Vanguard is 1.0.7, last updated on October 14, 2026. The game features monthly seasons for its Endless Tower mode.

### What is the age rating for Steel Vanguard?

Steel Vanguard has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### How do I progress in Steel Vanguard?

You can progress by leveling up units, spending Training Points, and upgrading your Castle. Daily and Weekly Missions, Attendance rewards, and a Sortie Pass also provide ongoing rewards.

### Is Steel Vanguard free to play?

Yes, Steel Vanguard is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or benefits.

### What are the different game modes in Steel Vanguard?

Steel Vanguard features a Story Campaign, Today's Battlefield challenges, Daily Dungeons, an Endless Tower, and an Arena for real-time PvP battles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-10-19

- New: Arena Leagues. The Arena now opens at 1-5 once the Elf Archers join, starting in the Recruit League
- Recruit League (Soldier, Halberdier, Elf Archer), Regular League (from 2-8, adds Shieldbearer, Swordsman, Cavalry) and Elite League (from 4-8, all 9 units). You face lords in your own league, with the same units on both sides
- Weekly Arena rankings are now kept separately for each league

### 1.0.10 — 2026-10-18

- New: Elf Archers now join at 1-5 (was 3-3). If you are already past 1-5, they join your army right away
- Balance: Stage 2-1 is a little easier, and enemy strength in several Chapter 1–2 stages was retuned for the archers
- Improved: the Sortie button in the event window is brighter and easier to see

### 1.0.9 — 2026-10-18

- Fix: game sound played even when the iPhone was on silent
- Fix: arena matches showed 2x but ran at normal speed
- Fix: on some devices the prologue's Start Game button overlapped the home indicator
- Fix: Surrender message in Daily Dungeon and event battles
- Improved: drag the prologue to re-read it; with Reduce Motion on it starts at the first line
- Improved: volume and Quick Clear sliders follow your finger
- Improved: the stage start screen gives you time to read incoming enemies; tap to start at once

### 1.0.7 — 2026-10-14

- Landscape battles: choose Portrait, Landscape or Auto for the battle view in the Lord panel or the pause menu
- In landscape the camera pulls back so both castles fit on one screen, with your unit cards in a single row below (the lobby stays portrait)
- Arena: live search waits only 10 seconds, or tap "Fight a recorded rival now"; recorded and bot matches can run at 2x
- Fixes: Sunday arena boss name, boss fragment display, auto sign-in

### 1.0.6 — 2026-10-13

- Today's Battlefield: one battle a day with a new rule each day — first try free, score records, weekly win rewards
- Notifications for finished castle work and a daily Today's Battlefield reminder (turn off in the Lord panel); home now shows your next recruit and tomorrow's check-in reward
- Punchier battles: stronger effects for big hits, kills, boss takedowns and crumbling castles, plus arrow and spell trails

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All apps by Sang Yun Lee: https://appshunter.io/developer/6817622044

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