Comparison

Guard the Tower vs Phantom Tower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guard the Tower

A turn-based roguelike strategy game where players command a team of heroes to defend a central core. Enemies telegraph their moves, allowing for strategic planning and explosive chain attacks in puzzle-like battles.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike strategy
  • Predictive combat system
  • 9 unique hero classes
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Team-based tactical missions
  • Puzzle-like battles
Features
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Lightcore Guardians is a turn-based roguelike strategy game where enemies telegraph their moves - and you respond with explosive chain attacks. Plan your team’s every move to protect the Core in tightly designed, puzzle-like battles. The balance of the world was shattered by the awakened dragon. The Lightcore, which sustains all light, was destroyed by the dragon. To protect the Lightcore and defend the Lightcore Tower, heroes, march forth! As the commander of the Guardians, choose a team of 3 heroes from 9 unique classes — Warrior, Rogue, Archer, Mage, Priest, Paladin, Gunner, Lancer, and Ninja — and defend the Lightcore in a series of procedurally generated tactical missions. Unlike traditional turn-based games, Lightcore Guardians features a predictive combat system inspired by "Into the Breach": enemies show their next moves before acting, and players must respond accordingly during their own turn. Once the player ends their turn, enemies then execute their previously revealed actions. This design creates a high-stakes, highly strategic experience where foresight is key. Each battle is a unique puzzle. Protect the Lightcore. Adapt. Survive. Game Features: * 9 hero classes with distinct roles and synergies * Predictive turn-based combat — outthink enemies before they act * Procedural levels and randomized rewards for endless replayability * Defend the Lightcore Tower in diverse mission types * Deep tactics, positioning, and adaptive strategy * Face powerful bosses in the final battle against the Dragon Can you hold the line when light is fading? Any questions mail me jampotgames@icloud.com.

About

Phantom Tower

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike gameplay
  • RPG elements
  • Elemental combat system
  • Crafting weapons and armor
  • Unlockable glyphs
  • 100-floor tower ascent
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An ancient Tower shrouded in mystery and forgotten knowledge. Whatever you're looking for, the tower promises to offer: Wealth, Fame or Power. Many ventured the Tower in seach of treasures, but only few were able to return to tell the tale. Prepare to face the unknown, battle mysterious creatures and to forge your destiny. The Phantom Tower is calling, will you answer? Phantom Tower is a fast-paced action roguelike game that combines roguelike and RPG elements. Your ultimate goal is to be able to climb all 100 floors of the Tower, what awaits you at the top? No one knows. Along the way you'll unlock Tower Blessings to aid you in battle, harvest materials from fallen monster to forge new gear and grow stronger with each attempt. Every run is a fresh challenge. Will you conquer the Tower, or become one of its many phantoms? Key Features and tips: - Elemental Dominion: Each class have access to different elements, combine them to trigger powerful reactions, in the early stage of the game reactions will be decisive for defeating your foes, try to use reactions whenever you can! - Glyphs: Unlock mysterious glyphs to enhance your character and unleash hidden powers. - Craft weapons, armors and artifacts to boost your character stats, each piece has its own ability. You can see all the available gear from the Blacksmith.

Screenshots

Guard the Tower4 screens
Phantom Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guard the Tower at 5.0 against Phantom Tower's 4.6. Guard the Tower also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Phantom Tower's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guard the Tower sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guard the Tower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantom Tower has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Guard the Tower's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phantom Tower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guard the Tower ships an update every 3 days, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guard the Tower versus Phantom Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuard the TowerPhantom Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB664 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJampot Software co., ltdHorien Studio

Customer experience

Guard the Tower

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phantom Tower

All ratings115 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

Guard the Tower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phantom Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Enemies spawning outside of room
  • UI text readability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to choose starting class
  • Teleport to boss room option
  • Gear unequip functionality

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Guard the Tower

One-time5
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99
  • A Pile of Gems$1.99
  • A Bag of Gems$3.99
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  • A Box of Gems$7.99
  • Buy Me A Coffee$9.99
7 purchases

Phantom Tower

One-time7
  • Standard Bag$0.99
  • Archer Starter Pack$1.99
  • Warrior Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Mage Starter Pack$1.99
  • Advanced Bag$1.99
  • Premium Bag$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Guard the Tower free?
Guard the Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Tower free?
Phantom Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guard the Tower or Phantom Tower?
Guard the Tower is rated higher. Guard the Tower averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do Guard the Tower or Phantom Tower have ads?
Both Guard the Tower and Phantom Tower show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guard the Tower or Phantom Tower?
Guard the Tower ships an update every 3 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Guard the Tower was updated on October 2, 2026 and Phantom Tower on September 30, 2026.

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