The Dungeon Beneath (2020)

Developer: Puzzle Box Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 887 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, tactical autobattler where you plan your party's composition and watch them carry out your strategy in ever-changing dungeon rooms.

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What players say

Players recommend this for short, mouse-only sessions, praising its depth and replay value. They are split on balance: some say RNG limits viable builds and the final boss is a huge health sponge, while others find strategic variety. Long-time players note the difficulty scaling is easy to miss.

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