Underplayed Gems

Dungeon Escape (2016)

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Developer
Roenko Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 913 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, retro-style platformer with simple visuals and a chiptune soundtrack, where every jump must be precise to survive a dungeon full of traps and enemies.

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What players say

Players enjoy the early levels and soundtrack, but many say the game becomes frustrating in its second half, especially level 49, which demands several pixel-perfect jumps in a row with no room for error. Several compare it to Super Meat Boy, and while some find it addictive, others call the late-game difficulty pure trial and error.

Screenshots

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