Mines & Dragons (2021)

Developer: Sinned Games
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 34 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You carefully plan each hex move, weighing risk and reward as you choose power-ups and paths toward treasure in a punishing, turn-based minesweeper battle.

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What players say

Players describe it as a minesweeper roguelike where clicking a non-mine tile damages enemies and clicking a mine damages you. Many note the absence of a flag marker, making it feel more about luck than skill. Some say time limits force fast clicking over strategy. Runs are short, often under 20 minutes, and opinions are split on whether it is a fun time killer or too shallow to replay.

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