Underplayed Gems

Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada - (2019)

Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada - cover
Developer
Onion Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately absurd and self-aware RPG where a disillusioned office worker daydreams through a brightly pixelated dungeon crawl with simple turn-based combat and a satirical tone.

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What players say

Players praise the absurd humor and charming characters, calling it a unique and heartfelt experience. The grind is a constant theme, with several noting the final dungeon invalidates earlier progress. Opinions split on whether the repetition stays fun or becomes empty once the novelty wears off.

Screenshots

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