Tower of the Ice Lich (2025)

Developer: Arcane Lorelabs, Sunqvist Konsult i Umeå
Publisher: Arcane Lorelabs
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, text-driven dungeon ascent where careful risk-reward choices and resource management shape a dark fantasy journey.

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What players say

Players praise it as a short, charming fusion of choose-your-own-adventure and roguelite, with each run shaped by dice rolls and random events. Many compare it to classic gamebooks or Shadowgate, and say a full playthrough takes about twenty minutes. Some wish it were larger or more atmospheric, but most find the price fair.

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