Underplayed Gems

ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025)

ProtoDungeon: Episode I cover
Developer
Studio Spacefarer
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brief, retro top-down adventure set in a mysterious abandoned castle, focusing on puzzle-solving and exploration with a subtle unsettling tone.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short but polished Zelda-like dungeon focused on a single block-swap puzzle mechanic. Most finish in 20–30 minutes and point to the charming Game Boy Color art style and atmosphere. A few report softlock bugs, but find the game still worth playing.

Trailer

Screenshots

ProtoDungeon: Episode I screenshot 1

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