Once upon a Dungeon (2018)
- Developer
- Koto Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 42 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
a tense turn-based dungeon crawl with dark fantasy atmosphere and punishing perma-death, where every step demands careful planning against procedurally generated threats.
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What players say
Players praise the simple crafting and optional permadeath that lowers the barrier to entry, but split on whether the minimalist presentation feels charming or like a low-effort mobile port. Many note a clunky interface and input delay, while others appreciate the responsive developer.
Screenshots
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