Wandering Wizard Offers New Next Fest Demos for Above The Snow and Stoneguard
Relax with an alpine retreat tycoon game - or get gritty with a medieval sandbox strategy sim
Los Angeles, CA – February 23rd, 2026 – Wandering Wizard is proud to showcase demos for two of its upcoming titles during Steam Next Fest running February 23rd-March 2nd. Whether you want a calm, cozy game about alpine adventurers or a grim medieval strategy game where you must defend a settlement from hordes of monsters, Wandering Wizard’s got you covered with impending demos of both Above The Snow and Stoneguard.
Above The Snow is a story-rich shelter tycoon game set in the 1960s Alps, that blends survival mechanics with character-driven storytelling and base-building. It offers 20+ hours of rich, character-driven storytelling following a crew of friends running a mountain vacation business. You’ll have to make macro and micro decisions about how to run your alpine getaway from deciding the decor and entertainment to planning expansions, managing supplies, and performing rescue missions. Above The Snow uses realistic land and air vehicles inspired by actual Alpine tech! Finding managing a resort too stressful? There’s always Endless Winter and Creative Mode to build the lodge of your dreams without the stressors of running a business.
Winner - Best PC City-Building Game - NYX Game Awards: Season 2 (2025)
Nomination - Best Narrative Indie Game Award - Taipei Game Show (2026)
Nomination - Best Polish Indie Game - Poznań Game Arena (2025)
Coming to Steam Early Access March 19th, Stoneguard combines the open-ended sandbox gameplay of a survival sim with the tactics of a strategy game where players must defend their precious lifestone from an onslaught of invaders. Build and manage a fortified settlement by day, then defend it by night against relentless waves of monstrous enemies. Craft walls, towers, and defenses, recruit survivors, and manage resources to keep your community alive in a world on the brink of collapse.
Combat is brutal and tactical - precise weapon strikes can sever limbs, permanently affecting both enemies and your survivors. Every injury matters, but as long as the Lifestone stands, survival remains possible. Command your forces through escalating nighttime assaults, face powerful bosses, and craft weapons forged from fallen monsters. Experience a unique blend of base-building, resource management, and real-time combat from a third-person perspective, shaped by a dynamic day–night cycle.
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About Above the Desk
Above The Desk is an independent game studio built by a small but passionate team – a mix of seasoned industry veterans and bold new talent. We believe that this blend of perspectives, skills, and creative energy is our greatest strength. Our mission is to craft games that stand out with original ideas, engaging mechanics, and a sharp sense of humor. We don’t cut corners – we focus on originality, quality, and fresh takes on familiar formulas.
About ThornSpire Games
ThornSpire Games is a husband and wife duo studio based in England. With the very important cuddle support from their four cats (Ponyo, Popeye, Pickle and Petal), they are making their first game, Stoneguard, inspired by their love for games such as Mount and Blade and Age of Empires. With hundreds of more game ideas running through their brains, they hope to make more games after Stoneguard and to expand their studio!
About Wandering Wizard
Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences. wanderingwizard.com
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