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Last Vanguard

Last Vanguard combines a war-torn metroidvania world with weapons, helmets and abilities chosen to suit a fighting style.

At a glance

Released

A solo shooter-platformer with RPG elements about exploring a handcrafted world under a tyrant, forming alliances and adapting equipment to varied enemies.

Release
Released · Steam: May 15, 2025
Single-player
Supported
Online co-op
Not verified
Local co-op
Not verified
Perspective
Not verified
Platform
PC / Steam
Operating systems
Windows
VR
Not verified
Developer
Cool Tapir Studios
Publisher
Cool Tapir Studios
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Steam PC edition. Other editions and cross-store play need a separate check.

Steam store artwork for Last Vanguard.
Game image from official Steam page
MetroidvaniaSide ScrollerExplorationSouls-likeDungeon CrawlerDifficultPlatformerAction RPGAction2DHand-drawnAdventureDystopian IndieCartoonSingleplayerAction-AdventureShooterSteampunkPost-apocalyptic

Dungeon crawler

About Last Vanguard

Travel through a world damaged by war and meet unexpected allies amid its ruins. Switch weapons and unlock active or passive abilities, combining them with helmets and other equipment to shape a combat approach.

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What makes it worth a look?

  • Fifteen weapon types and twenty-eight boss battles offer varied combat styles.
  • Characters and bosses use hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation.

Is this game right for you or your group?

  • Explore authored regions. The nine biomes have distinct enemy and gameplay combinations.

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