Adventuring in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) often focuses on the thrill of combat against terrifying creatures. However, the moments between battles—those crucial times of rest and recovery—are just as important. Set A Watch, an upcoming dice-rolling, campfire-defense strategy puzzler, captures this essence perfectly. Originally a board game, it's now making its way to digital platforms including Steam, iOS, and Android, promising to bring its fully fleshed-out mechanics to mobile gamers.
In Set A Watch, you find yourself in the vulnerable position of defending your campfire from waves of monsters that emerge from the darkness. Each lull between these attacks is an opportunity to prepare for the next onslaught. You'll choose from six unique heroes, assemble your party, and use dice rolls to tackle various challenges and fend off the creatures threatening your rest.
This game ingeniously transforms the concept of a long rest into a strategic, puzzle-like experience. It blends elements of tower defense, strategy, and RPG gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere of surviving a prolonged battle against the lurking dangers of the forest.
While Set A Watch has a presence on Steam, specific release details for iOS and Android are still pending. Keep an eye out for updates as we eagerly await its arrival on these platforms.
In the meantime, if you're looking for other exciting mobile games to explore, be sure to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.
