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Desktop Dungeons
Desktop DungeonsA fast‑paced puzzle‑roguelike where every step heals, reveals, and challenges you.
Paper Dungeons
Paper DungeonsA tabletop RPG that lets you build and share endless dungeons online.
Overview
Description

Desktop Dungeons is a quick‑play puzzle‑roguelike that drops you into a compact, turn‑based adventure. Each move uncovers new obstacles, heals you, and pushes you toward glorious retirement or ignominious death. Guided by tactical spells and ancient gods, you’ll taxidermy your way to riches while mastering strategic depth in a single‑player experience.

Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board‑game experience that blends classic tabletop mechanics with modern online content creation. Play solo, roll dice, move tokens, and watch the dungeon unfold as you destroy walls and auto‑heal while uncovering new tiles. The game’s level editor lets you design, publish, and download custom dungeons, providing virtually infinite replay value. With support for Linux, PC, and Mac, it’s an indie adventure that feels like a physical board game on your screen.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Roguelike / Roguelite
Card & Board Games
Best for
Puzzle‑loving roguelike fans
Solo RPG and indie board‑game fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$4.99−50%
$9.99
release date
2013-11-07
2014-03-26
Specifications
developer
QCF Design
Agent Mega
publisher
QCF Design
Agent Mega
age rating
PEGI 12
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multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
86/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth in a compact format
  • High replay value thanks to procedural generation
  • Cross‑platform support lets you play anywhere
  • Rich thematic humor and unique taxidermy system
  • Infinite replay through community‑made levels
  • Authentic tabletop dice and token mechanics
  • Cross‑platform support for Linux, PC, and Mac
  • Simple solo play without matchmaking
Cons
  • Limited content beyond endless runs
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • Pixel‑art graphics may not appeal to all players
  • Limited to single‑player, no multiplayer battles
  • Graphics are minimalist, may not appeal to high‑fidelity fans
  • Level editor can be unintuitive for beginners
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