DROD RPG: Tendry's Tale (2016)

Developer: Caravel Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical puzzle crawl where each move and resource decision matters, rewarding careful planning and logical thinking.

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What players say

Players describe this as a giant optimization puzzle rather than a traditional RPG, where success depends on carefully managing health, keys, and stat upgrades. The game is entirely deterministic and turn-based, but early mistakes can lead to unwinnable states that force a full restart, which frustrates some. Players compare it to Tower of the Sorcerer and Desktop Dungeons.

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