Underplayed Gems

Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022)

Shattered Pixel Dungeon cover
Developer
Shattered Pixel
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,111 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, strategic dungeon crawl where every move matters and death is permanent, demanding careful planning and adaptability.

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What players say

Players praise it as an excellent, challenging turn-based roguelike that rewards knowledge and clever thinking over mindless clicking. Many have played it for years on mobile and appreciate the consistent free updates, while some note the keyboard and gamepad controls feel underdeveloped since it was designed for touch.

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