While adventuring often focuses on battling fearsome creatures, the downtime between these intense encounters can be equally gripping. For tabletop RPG (TTRPG) enthusiasts, the moments of rest can be as thrilling as the fights themselves, especially when unexpected dangers lurk in the shadows. This is the essence captured by Set A Watch, an engaging dice-rolling, campfire-defense strategy puzzler that's making its way to mobile devices.
Originally conceived as a board game, Set A Watch is set to launch on iOS and Android, challenging players to keep their campfire burning amidst relentless waves of monsters. The game's premise revolves around those tense moments of rest, where you must prepare for the next onslaught while managing your party's resources and safety.
In Set A Watch, you'll choose from six unique heroes, assemble your party, and roll dice to navigate various challenges and fend off the creatures threatening your camp. The mechanics, fully fleshed out from its board game origins, create a compelling blend of strategy, puzzle-solving, and RPG elements, all wrapped in the tense atmosphere of surviving a prolonged battle in the wilderness.
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 this game promises to offer a unique experience on mobile platforms. In the meantime, if you're eager for new gaming experiences, check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.
You gain the benefits of a long rest - Set A Watch masterfully transforms the concept of adventurers resting into a pseudo tower defense, strategy, and puzzling RPG, immersing players in the struggle to survive against the lurking dangers of the forest.