Underplayed Gems

Dragon Lair Depths (2024)

Dragon Lair Depths cover
Developer
Atomheart Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, turn-by-turn tactical puzzle where every action point matters and you coordinate a fantasy squad on a hand-drawn board.

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What players say

Players compare it directly to Into the Breach, but say it is lighter in content and more punishing: a dead hero loses max HP permanently, and the shared action bar forces tight resource management. Several call it harder than expected, especially the splitting slimes and the need to protect all four crystals, and wish for a speed-up button.

Screenshots

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