While adventuring is often associated with battling through hordes of fearsome creatures, it's the downtime between these intense encounters that often goes overlooked. This is where *Set A Watch* steps in, a unique dice-rolling campfire-defense strategy puzzler that's set to launch on iOS and Android devices. Originally a board game, *Set A Watch* now brings its fully fleshed-out mechanics to the mobile platform, challenging players to keep their campfire burning amidst waves of monsters.
For those familiar with tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), the scenario is all too familiar: you've just survived a perilous adventure and are settling down for a much-needed long rest, only for your game master to introduce a new threat emerging from the shadows, ready to attack your weary party. *Set A Watch* captures this tension perfectly, translating it into a digital experience available on Steam, iOS, and Android.
In *Set A Watch*, players must defend their campfire from relentless waves of enemies. Between these attacks, the game focuses on preparation for the next onslaught. You'll choose from six unique heroes, assemble your party, and roll dice to tackle various challenges and fend off the monsters threatening your rest.
*Set A Watch* ingeniously transforms the concept of a long rest into a pseudo tower defense, strategy, and puzzle RPG. It effectively conveys the struggle of surviving an extended battle against the lurking dangers of the forest.
Although *Set A Watch* has a Steam page, specific release dates for iOS and Android versions are yet to be announced. Keep an eye out for updates as we eagerly await its full release.
In the meantime, if you're looking for something to keep you entertained before *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.