Underplayed Gems

ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015)

ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) cover
Developer
Thomas Biskup, Jochen Terstiege, Zeno Rogue, Krzysztof Dycha, Lucas Dieguez
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,611 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deep, strategic dungeon crawl where every move matters and death is permanent, blending tense exploration with customizable difficulty.

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What players say

A classic roguelike that has kept a devoted player for decades, but new players find the click-driven controls and static sprites dated. Players are split, some love the art and music, while others prefer alternatives like Dungeons of Dredmor or Stone Soup.

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