Dolven

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Dolven is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Covyne Entertainment and was released on October 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dolven is a narrative-driven tactical RPG where combat fuses party-based skills with poker-style card combos and deckbuilding. In this dark fantasy world, you command a band of mercenaries against the Dungeon Master who rules each cursed dungeon. Battles unfold on a grid-based battlefield where positioning, timing, and strategy are as important as the hand of fate you hold. A First-of-Its-Ki…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dolven offers a unique blend of turn-based tactical RPG and deck-building mechanics, providing a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
The game features a variety of classes and randomized loot, allowing for diverse team builds and strategies, which keeps the gameplay fresh.
The dark fantasy atmosphere, along with engaging voice acting and a low entry barrier, makes it accessible and enjoyable for players.

The game suffers from bugs that can disrupt gameplay, requiring restarts of battles or the game itself, which can be frustrating.
Some classes are noticeably stronger than others, leading to an imbalance in gameplay and limiting strategic options.
The kill camera cinematic can detract from the gameplay experience by obscuring important damage information, and there are limitations on changing party members and hero classes.

gameplay
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The gameplay is a blend of turn-based strategy and roguelike card mechanics, featuring addictive and accessible mechanics that are easy to grasp thanks to straightforward tutorials. While some classes may overshadow others despite a rock-paper-scissors dynamic, the unique ideas and engaging battles contribute to a compelling experience that remains enjoyable even after extensive playtime.
- “It is a good game with unique and fresh ideas/mechanics.”
- “We found it to be quite addictive with its challenging battles and deck-building (like poker) style gameplay.”
- “Outside of bugs, some classes just completely outshine others despite having a rock, paper, scissors mechanic between strength, dexterity, or intelligence archetypes.”
- “The gameplay combines turn-based strategy and roguelike card game mechanics.”
- “However, we found it to be quite addictive with its challenging battles and deck-building (like poker) style gameplay.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is characterized by a dark fantasy aesthetic, immersing players in a haunting and mysterious world that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game immerses you in a dark fantasy atmosphere that is both haunting and captivating.”
- “Every corner of the world is filled with a rich, dark fantasy atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The eerie sound design and stunning visuals create a truly immersive dark fantasy atmosphere.”
- “The game attempts a dark fantasy atmosphere, but it feels more like a cliché than an immersive experience.”
- “While the visuals suggest a dark fantasy setting, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “The dark fantasy atmosphere is present, but it doesn't translate into a compelling experience; it feels flat and uninspired.”