Dungeon CEO

About

"Dungeon CEO" is a roguelike strategy card game set in a Victorian Era world with cartoonish art style. As the CEO of Dungeon Company, players manage resources, keep monster employees alive, and build card decks to engage in turn-based combat, aiming to make as much gold as possible. Targeted towards strategy game enthusiasts aged 13 and above, it is optimized for PC, Mac, and Android devices.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique twist on dungeon management, requiring players to think strategically about their minions, as losing them means permanent loss.
The art style is charming and cozy, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
Despite being a demo, the game is fun and engaging, with potential for high replayability and interesting mechanics.

Many mechanics, such as upgrading traits and amplifying units, do not function as intended, leading to frustration.
The game suffers from performance issues, including high CPU usage and lag during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
As a demo, the content is limited, and players may find the lack of variety in cards and strategies disappointing.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
40%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and easy to understand, featuring simple mechanics and a cozy art style that enhances the experience. However, many players have reported significant issues with bugs and mechanics that do not function as intended, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game shows potential with its deck-building elements and strategic depth, it requires fixes to its mechanics to fully realize that potential.
- “Overall brief, great art style, fun gameplay, easy to get the hang of, and the excitement I get when thinking of having more to play excites me to no end.”
- “A bit addicting, interesting mechanics, not difficult to learn, and very cute and fun to play.”
- “Honestly, it's a really fun game with simple mechanics that are easy to understand but still thoughtful enough to make you consider the best move at any given time.”
- “Some mechanics don't work; for one thing, adding traits or amplifying whatever the other thing was called didn't work at all. I just got screwed over; the cards were trash in both playthroughs that I tried!”
- “Unless you like being trolled by failed mechanics, there's an end boss that is overpowered and just stomps you out!”
- “If you have mechanics that look like they should work but don't, then shut it down and fix your game!”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
6%
6%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and cozy art style, creating a pleasant visual atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users noted that while the visuals are appealing, they are not top-tier and could benefit from further polish, especially in terms of gameplay fluidity. Overall, the art style is a highlight, but it is accompanied by some technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game was a lot of fun for the 30 minutes I played it. The turn-based card games have never been my cup of tea, but this one is actually pleasant to look at. The art style and music create a nice warm atmosphere, and the opening tutorial felt smooth, getting me into the curve of how it worked. I wish it was a little longer of a demo; when the game is completed, I'm most likely going to buy it.”
- “The art style is very cozy and fun, and so is the gameplay.”
- “Its fun and the art style is an absolute 10/10; I love it so much, especially the skeleton (he's already a favorite of mine).”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Looks neat aesthetically, but the game itself felt clunky and slow.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent performance lags, bugs, and missing or malfunctioning features. Players report that the overall performance is poor, with tooltips often being incorrect and a limited number of missions available. Overall, the game requires substantial optimization to improve its functionality and user experience.
- “Seeing occasional performance lag for no reason at all.”
- “Many features are missing or just don't work, most tooltips are wrong, performance is awful, and there's only a small handful of missions.”
- “Needs optimization.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for creating a warm atmosphere that complements the art style and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive after extended playtime, expressing a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, contributing positively to the game's vibe.
- “The music is very nice and fits greatly with the vibe and atmosphere of the game. I do hope there will be more variety in music, though (after playing for 2 hours, it certainly was repetitive)!”
- “But overall, I like the music, the graphics style, and the combat!”
- “This game was a lot of fun for the 30 minutes I played it. The turn-based card games have never been my cup of tea, but this one is actually pleasant to look at. The art style and music create a nice warm atmosphere.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability; while some players found the game to be highly enjoyable and worth replaying, others noted a lack of variety that significantly diminishes its replay value. Overall, the consensus suggests that despite an engaging experience, the game's limited content leads to minimal incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “I had such an amazing time playing this; it's insanely replayable, I might add.”
- “I finished the game in under an hour, and there is no replayability.”
- “There isn't much variety, so replayability is nonexistent.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a warm and inviting art style complemented by pleasant music, creating an engaging experience for players. While the initial tutorial is smooth and effectively introduces the gameplay, some users noted that the music can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, the atmosphere is a highlight, making the game enjoyable despite some concerns about musical variety.
- “The music is very nice and fits greatly with the vibe and atmosphere of the game.”
- “The art style and music create a nice warm atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The opening tutorial felt smooth and got me into the curve of how it worked, contributing to the game's inviting atmosphere.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The character development in the game is praised for its visually appealing designs, with distinct silhouettes and charming pixel sprites that enhance the overall experience. Players particularly enjoy the unique character aesthetics, making it a recommended choice for newcomers to the genre.
- “All of the character designs were visually pleasing (I love Skelly and their little hat). I love their distinct silhouettes and the little pixel sprites are so insanely cute.”
- “I really liked the character designs and would recommend this to anyone who wants a fun and laid-back turn-based card game, especially if it's your first one.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows promise and offers a solid experience, but players have reported occasional bugs and sluggish, clunky animations that affect stability.
- “Overall good game which has great potential, but it can be a bit buggy and the animation appears slow and clunky at times.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of content, with only a few missions available, and is further marred by numerous technical issues, including broken features and incorrect tooltips, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Many features are missing or just don't work, most tooltips are wrong, performance is awful, and there's only a small handful of missions.”