Underplayed Gems

Novice Dungeon Master (2024)

Novice Dungeon Master cover
Developer
LazyCnD
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical, low-stakes dungeon management game where you carefully plan turn-by-turn to guide adventurers through your dungeon over 30 days.

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What players say

Players enjoy the core dungeon management loop and monster evolution, but many find the 30-day story too short and the evolution conditions needlessly vague. Reviews split on replay value, with some praising the addictive loop and others calling the late game monotonous number crunching. The endless mode added in early access is seen as a difficulty climb rather than true sandbox play.

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