Comparison

Guard the Tower vs HexaGuard

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

HexaGuard

Features
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When the multicore lights up in the hexagonal lattice, the enemy is approaching from all sides. In the hexagonal board, all you need to do is crack the ice and build defenses to stop the evil triangle from taking over the core. It's a tough task, utilize all the skills you have, you can freeze enemies, use double actions or even set up decoys... Every step is a game of life and death: Anticipate your enemies' movement logic, deploy your limited skill resources, and weave the ultimate web of traps on the hive board. Will you defend the core? Or bait and destroy? There are tons of levels and all kinds of fun skills! It's also an offline game, so you can play anytime, anywhere!

Screenshots

Guard the Tower4 screens
HexaGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexaGuard at none against Guard the Tower's 5. HexaGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown). Guard the Tower's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support 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. HexaGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guard the Tower versus HexaGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuard the TowerHexaGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB65 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJampot Software co., ltdHangzhou jingtu network technology co., LTD

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
None

HexaGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guard the Tower free?
Guard the Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexaGuard free?
HexaGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guard the Tower or HexaGuard have ads?
Guard the Tower shows ads; HexaGuard does not.

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