{"rewrite":{"id":"r_53d032dcce92c98644df791e","clusterId":"c_79159f629b4d6a780a3137a3","slug":"guildrun-demo-earns-very-positive-steam-rating-days-after-release","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Guildrun Demo Earns 'Very Positive' Steam Rating Days After Release","summary":"Developer Leyline released the demo for Guildrun on July 16, and it has already become popular. The PvE roguelike auto-battler draws from Slay the Spire and Teamfight Tactics, with over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes in the demo. It recorded a peak concurrent player count of 5,640 and a 96% positive review rating. The full game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2027.","whyItMatters":"The strong early reception for Guildrun demonstrates that the blend of deck-building roguelike progression and auto-battler combat can attract a dedicated audience, especially given the developer's pedigree from Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, Konami, and Electronic Arts.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe team behind Guildrun, developer Leyline, includes veterans from Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, Konami, and Electronic Arts. The studio says they are fans of auto-battlers and roguelikes, and the game clearly draws from Slay the Spire and Teamfight Tactics. The demo launched on July 16 and quickly earned a \u0026#39;Very Positive\u0026#39; rating from Steam users, with over 200 reviews and a 96% approval rate. According to SteamDB, the demo peaked at 5,640 concurrent players. Players train heroes, form teams, and explore dangerous rifts called \u0026#39;Rifts,\u0026#39; with battles progressing automatically. The demo offers over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes for build experimentation. The studio is considering a two-player cooperative mode but has no plans for PvP. Guildrun is set for a full release on Steam in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Guildrun's demo launched on July 16 and already has a 96% positive Steam rating with over 5,600 concurrent players. The PvE auto-battler roguelike from ex-Blizzard and Riot devs blends Slay the Spire progression with TFT-style combat. Full release on Steam in 2027.","twitterPost":"Guildrun demo is a hit: 96% positive Steam reviews, 5,640 peak concurrent. A roguelike auto-battler from ex-Riot/Blizzard devs. Full release 2027 on Steam.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Developer Leyline released the demo for Guildrun on July 16 and it has already earned a 'Very Positive' rating from over 200 reviews. The game combines deck-building roguelike progression with auto-battler combat, drawing influence from Slay the Spire and Teamfight Tactics. The full game is expected on PC in 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/guildrun-20260718-455700/\",\"title\":\"Monster-beating roguelike x auto-battle 'Guildrun' already popular from demo, with diverse builds for hero training, well-received by 'TFT' and 'Slay the Spire' fans\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4185,"outputTokens":1869,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784366142,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T09:03:00.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-18T09:07:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-18T09:03:00.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_79159f629b4d6a780a3137a3","canonicalTitle":"モンスターしばきローグライク×オートバトル『Guildrun』、体験版からさっそく大人気の様相。多様ビルドでヒーロー育成、『TFT』『スレスパ』ファンにも好評","representativeArticleId":"a_cd95f974625281ed4662e893","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Guildrun\"],\"studios\":[\"Leyline\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-18T08:31:25.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-18T08:31:25.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-18T09:07:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/guildrun-20260718-455700/","title":"モンスターしばきローグライク×オートバトル『Guildrun』、体験版からさっそく大人気の様相。多様ビルドでヒーロー育成、『TFT』『スレスパ』ファンにも好評"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Guildrun"],"studios":["Leyline"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}