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DUNGEON SLASHER is a single player role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by 96Percent and was released on July 16, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dungeon Slasher is a side-scrolling roguelike game that combines retro graphics with the fun of picking a combination of character, artifact, and skill to bring down the dungeon, allowing for dozens of unique playthroughs. ◉ ABOUT THE GAME ◉ ▶ Side-scrolling roguelike fun! Combine characters, skills, and artifacts as you wish! Depending on what combinations and development paths players sel…

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions

  • Extensive character variety with unique playstyles, weapon choices, and skill trees allowing deep customization and experimentation.
  • Engaging and satisfying combat with challenging boss fights, fluid animations, and a polished pixel-art style.
  • Cross-platform progression with no forced ads on PC and a generally smooth and playable experience even on low-end systems.
  • Control issues on PC including poor default keybindings, lack of comfortable mouse support, awkward controller UI navigation, and inconsistent input handling.
  • Repetitive and grind-heavy gameplay with fixed maps that reduce variety; progression and resource collection can feel tedious over time.
  • Balance and design complaints including frustrating boss invulnerability bugs, difficulty spikes, some overpowered enemies, microtransactions impacting gameplay pace, and occasional crashes or bugs.
  • gameplay

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its deep customization, unique character mechanics, and challenging boss encounters that require both skill and strategy, creating an addictive roguelike experience. However, some players note repetitive map design, a steep learning curve, and occasional balance issues, with limited invincibility frames leading to frustrating hits. Overall, the smooth core gameplay and diverse build options make it enjoyable, especially for fans of strategic roguelikes.

    • “Definitely recommend if you like roguelikes with plenty of build-making and mechanics that let you make it more likely to get the build you want.”
    • “Gameplay, skill customization, item choices, and skins all make it even more fun.”
    • “Boss encounters are particularly memorable, demanding a balance of mechanical skill and strategic preparation.”
    • “Free game which could be fun but it's a mobile game, so it's going to try to scam you. On top of that, it has no regard for balance at all. I-frames don't really exist, and attacks are made to hitstun you so you get hit over and over. Certain mechanics (like Mr. Tom's death swim) are just there to make sure you die simply because you were unlucky enough to get them as a boss.”
    • “The maps are fixed rather than randomly generated, so the gameplay can start to feel repetitive quite quickly.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay, dungeons after dungeons, same every time; that's the only way to get stronger.”
  • monetization

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 73% negative mentions

    The game's monetization on mobile relies heavily on optional ads to access or skip certain features, with a $4 one-time purchase to remove all ads and unlock full functionality, which many users find worthwhile. The PC (Steam) version is ad-free and does not lock content behind ads, offering a smoother experience. While there are numerous microtransactions, none are mandatory, and the monetization mainly affects convenience and grinding rather than core gameplay.

    • “If you want to buy some nice value items, the no ads purchase on mobile also grants the benefits on PC.”
    • “You do need to buy the no ads item to play the game properly.”
    • “There's a good chunk of microtransactions, and the game is currently a bit on the easy side except for two specific super-bosses.”
    • “It's not worth buying anything at all, you even need to pay to get rid of the ads locking your items in the dungeon if you want an easier life (mobile version only, on Steam version the locked items are just nonexistent).”
    • “Unless you spend $4, multiple features are locked behind watching ads, and the game is unplayable.”
    • “Although I'd recommend people play it, I must warn that it is extremely bloated with microtransactions.”
  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game features impressive and polished pixel-art graphics that effectively capture a classic arcade feel while maintaining clarity during gameplay. It runs well even on older systems, though extremely low-end devices may face minor issues with text display. Overall, the art style is colorful, expressive, and well-suited to the game's fast-paced dungeon-crawling action.

    • “The graphics are quite impressive for a pixel-art game.”
    • “Its pixel-art presentation immediately captures the spirit of classic arcade adventures, but beneath the nostalgic visuals lies a modern progression system designed to keep players invested over dozens of hours.”
    • “Its colorful pixel graphics are expressive without becoming overly detailed, ensuring that the action remains readable even during chaotic moments.”
    • “Maybe a little bit more graphic control would be better for extremely low-end devices.”
    • “I've tested the game on an ancient system (i7 620m with integrated graphics which is an Intel HD Graphics 1st gen) and it ran fine, but the problem was that the device didn't support some features used to display texts, so there were no texts at all, especially in the settings where it felt like being blind.”
    • “I've tested the game on an ancient system (i7 620m with integrated graphics which is an Intel HD Graphics 1st gen) and it ran fine, but the problem was that the device didn't support some features used to display texts, so there were no texts at all, especially in the settings where it felt like being blind.”
  • grinding

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is notably grindy, especially in certain events and campaign modes where key items and rewards rely heavily on RNG. While some weekly events are manageable, new players may find the grind challenging. Purchasing the remove ads upgrade is recommended to ease the grind, and although battle passes offer worthwhile rewards, they are not essential.

    • “It can become exceptionally grindy after a while, and key items needed to level up or boost abilities are found only through campaign mode RNG or daily/weekly event modes. This discourages you from playing other game modes because there are no impactful rewards.”
    • “Some events are really grindy, some aren't. Honestly, don't grind them if you don't see a unique event reward that you like. Weeklies are pretty easy to clear, but maybe not for new players.”
    • “It's a grindy game, so expect a rough start, but it gets much better as you progress.”
  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-made and energetic, with the lobby OST standing out as the best track. However, the soundtrack is criticized for being too short and repetitive, and sound effects tend to overpower the music, requiring volume adjustment for a better balance.

    • “+ Music: The lobby OST might be the best soundtrack in the game, despite all tracks being a bit short and repetitive.”
    • “Character animations are fluid, spell effects carry enough visual impact to feel rewarding, and the soundtrack complements the game's energetic pace.”
    • “The OST is not life-changing but it is pretty good. Boss gameplay design is well made, and the lore is alright; I look forward to how it develops.”
    • “Music is the core of any experience; going for a little bit more wouldn't hurt at all.”
    • “Sound effects are too loud on both versions; I'd recommend turning them down about 15 points below music.”
    • “Sound effects are too loud on both versions; I'd recommend turning them down about 15 points below music.”
  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from stability issues on mobile, with unresponsive and buggy touchscreen controls hindering play, while the PC version runs smoothly but has minor display scaling problems. Additionally, a critical boss glitch where the boss remains immortal despite reaching zero HP is a major gameplay-breaking bug. Some account linking issues on PC require troubleshooting, indicating that the game still needs significant bug fixes and optimization.

    • “Really want to love the game but can't. On mobile, it's impossible for me to play since the touchscreen feels buggy and unresponsive. I don't have this problem with other games like Soul Knight or Otherworld Legends. On PC, it feels great to play although it looks zoomed in, probably due to my screen size. However, I hated the boss being immortal after a certain percentage of damage, which was a real dealbreaker. I did so much damage with a bomb build that the boss reached 0 HP and didn't die. Burn or extra hit skills made it impossible to beat it. I dropped the game because of this; might try again in a year or after more bugs are patched.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story in the game is minimalistic, prioritizing gameplay over narrative depth, which may leave some players seeking more context about the world and characters. Progression through characters relies on gems, which can be earned for free via events and quests.

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is noted through quirky details, such as the shop using Korean currency on PC, which players find amusing. This unexpected element adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is well-crafted, with each character possessing a unique set of skills, abilities, and weapons that add depth and diversity. The design emphasizes balance by ensuring no character is perfect, enhancing strategic gameplay.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running very smoothly without performance issues.

    • “Great optimizations, the game runs very smoothly.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Dungeon Slasher offers high replayability through its accessible gameplay, satisfying combat, and a wide range of build options, making it an engaging action roguelike despite some minor issues.

    • “Despite these issues, Dungeon Slasher delivers exactly what it promises: an accessible and highly replayable action roguelike built around satisfying combat and endless build possibilities.”
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DUNGEON SLASHER is a role playing game with anime theme. Common tags for DUNGEON SLASHER include free to play, indie, roguelite, 2d, pixel graphics and others.

DUNGEON SLASHER is available on PC and Windows.

DUNGEON SLASHER was released on July 16, 2026.

DUNGEON SLASHER was developed by 96Percent.

DUNGEON SLASHER has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked DUNGEON SLASHER for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

DUNGEON SLASHER is a single player game.

Similar games include Endless Wander - Roguelike RPG, Dungreed, The Slormancer, OneBit Adventure, Magic Rampage and others.