Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors

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Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a single player role playing game. It was developed by BINGOBELL and was released on June 19, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a roguelike action game where you control Pinocchio navigating a twisted fairy tale dreamland. Collect and devour over 100 unique Dream Eggs to customize combat styles, unlock new characters, and conquer challenging Tarot Dream stages. Strategic choices and intense hack-and-slash gameplay shape your journey back to reality.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of dark fairy tale aesthetics and engaging roguelike mechanics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the variety of build options and the strategic use of 'Dream Eggs' that enhance gameplay, allowing for creative character development.
The one-handed controls and automated attack system simplify gameplay, making it accessible while still providing a satisfying challenge.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as poor performance and bugs that can hinder the gameplay experience, including freezing and zoomed-in title screens.
Many players find the mechanics confusing and overwhelming, particularly due to the lack of a comprehensive tutorial, leading to frustration for newcomers.
The difficulty scaling can feel punishing, especially in Endless Mode, where players feel that leveling up inadvertently makes the game harder, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay of "Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors" is a blend of whimsical aesthetics and challenging roguelike mechanics, featuring strategic movement, one-handed auto-shooting, and resource management. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics and charming art style, others criticize the lack of an in-depth tutorial and recent updates that have made the experience feel more generic. Overall, the game offers a captivating yet polarizing experience, with a mix of engaging and frustrating elements that may appeal to fans of the genre.
- “Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors, developed and published by Bingobell in collaboration with Bestarsgames, is a roguelike action game that merges whimsical fairy tale aesthetics with challenging survival mechanics.”
- “Combining strategic movement, one-handed auto-shooting mechanics, and resource management, it offers a fast-paced yet approachable roguelike experience for players seeking both charm and challenge.”
- “Overall, Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors delivers a unique and captivating roguelike experience that combines fairy tale imagery with strategic survival gameplay.”
- “Yeah, this ain't it, chief; I don't know how this has so many positive reviews. The immediate introduction to the gameplay is horrid, and when the FPS is in single digits for a 2D top-down survivor, it's unacceptable.”
- “The absence of an in-depth tutorial means new players must experiment to understand mechanics such as dream egg utilization and weapon prioritization.”
- “To be frank, this mechanic is genuinely bad and severely harms the overall experience.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
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The graphics of "Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors" are praised for their whimsical and nightmarish art style, effectively capturing the game's dark fairy tale theme. While some players note that backgrounds can become repetitive, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience. The combination of art and sound design contributes significantly to the game's appeal within the roguelike genre.
- “Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors, developed and published by Bingobell in collaboration with Bestarsgames, is a roguelike action game that merges whimsical fairy tale aesthetics with challenging survival mechanics.”
- “The art style of dark fairy tales is very in line with my aesthetic, combined with the gameplay of Meat Pigeon Survivors and the tarot card game mechanism, which greatly improves the playability.”
- “Though the backgrounds can feel repetitive over time, the core art style successfully conveys the game’s whimsical and nightmarish tone.”
- “The art style of Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is very in line with my aesthetic, combined with the gameplay of Meat Pigeon Survivors and the tarot card game mechanism, which greatly improves the playability.”
- “Its one-handed controls, engaging resource mechanics, and eerie yet charming art style make it stand out within the genre.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game effectively enhances the visual style, striking a balance between tension and whimsy while providing clear audio feedback for gameplay actions. However, some players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive during longer sessions. Overall, the art style and music are well-received.
- “The audio design complements the visual style, with a soundtrack that balances tension and whimsy without overpowering the action.”
- “I do like the art style, and the soundtrack enhances it beautifully.”
- “Sound effects provide clear feedback for attacks and enemy interactions, though the music may become repetitive after extended play sessions.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game successfully crafts a surreal and eerie atmosphere, enhanced by its unique artistic style and creative storytelling. Despite some technical limitations affecting accessibility and replay value, it offers a compelling experience for players who appreciate atmospheric roguelikes with personality.
- “Visually, the game excels in creating a surreal and slightly eerie atmosphere.”
- “While technical and design limitations may slightly hinder accessibility and replay value, the game provides a compelling challenge for players who enjoy roguelikes with personality, atmosphere, and a creative twist on familiar storybook worlds.”
- “The game fails to immerse players in its world, leaving the atmosphere feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts significantly from the intended atmosphere of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes when they attempt to switch out and back in.
- “When I tap out of the game and then tap back in, the screen freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced multiple instances of lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization is crucial for upgrading talents, which are permanent abilities that significantly enhance performance outside of gameplay runs. Players emphasize the importance of this aspect in improving their overall experience and effectiveness in the game.
- “On one hand, you need it to upgrade your talents—these are permanent abilities you can enhance outside of a run, and they play a major role in improving performance.”
- “The optimization system allows for a deep level of customization, enabling players to tailor their experience to fit their playstyle perfectly.”
- “I love how the game encourages strategic planning through its optimization mechanics, making each decision feel impactful and rewarding.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story immerses players in a nightmarish dream world as Pinocchio, featuring distorted versions of classic storybook characters. Despite some technical limitations affecting accessibility and replay value, it offers a compelling challenge with a unique blend of atmosphere and creativity for fans of roguelikes.
- “Released in 2025, the game casts players as Pinocchio, navigating a nightmarish dream world filled with distorted versions of classic storybook characters.”
- “While technical and design limitations may slightly hinder accessibility and replay value, the game provides a compelling challenge for players who enjoy roguelikes with personality, atmosphere, and a creative twist on familiar storybook worlds.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers a unique and challenging experience for fans of roguelikes, featuring engaging atmosphere and creative storytelling. However, some technical and design limitations may affect its overall replayability, suggesting potential for improvement in this area. Despite this, many players find it worth the price for its initial playthrough.
- “While technical and design limitations may slightly hinder accessibility and replay value, the game provides a compelling challenge for players who enjoy roguelikes with personality, atmosphere, and a creative twist on familiar storybook worlds.”
- “Extremely worth the price, but definitely has room to grow in the replay value department.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted by a unique blend of charming and grotesque designs, with Pinocchio depicted in a hand-drawn style and enemies presented as distorted fairy tale figures, contributing to a dreamlike and unsettling atmosphere.
- “Character designs blend the familiar with the grotesque: Pinocchio is rendered in a charming, hand-drawn style, while enemies are warped versions of fairy tale figures that create a dreamlike, unsettling environment.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unbalanced and tedious, often feeling that it relies too heavily on luck rather than skill or strategy.
- “Feels unbalanced, tedious, and too reliant on luck.”

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Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a role playing game.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is available on PC and Windows.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors was released on June 19, 2025.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors was developed by BINGOBELL.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a single player game.

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