The Wratch's Den (2023)

Developer: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic dungeon-management roguelike where each turn involves digging for gold, expanding your lair, and deploying creatures to fend off invading heroes.

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What players say

Players praise its compressed dungeon-management loop but split on depth. There is no tutorial, no progression unlocks, and RNG governs both hero spawns and item placement. The early game hooks players, but many say the late game becomes a tedious chore, not harder.

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