Dungeon Survival

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Dungeon Survival is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Frozen Frog and was released on June 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Dungeon Survival" is a turn-based RPG with a randomly generated cave system for unique experiences in each playthrough. With 9 classes, intricate combat, and character trait development, players must build their party and collect equipment to investigate the strange happenings in the troubled city of Black Haze. Hundreds of monsters, quests, and achievements await, along with options to enchant, reform, and level up characters.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization24 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of Darkest Dungeon, providing a similar experience with enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
The pay structure is not aggressive, allowing players to progress without feeling obligated to spend money.
The graphics and art style are appealing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.

The game can become repetitive, with dungeons feeling similar and lacking variety in gameplay.
There are significant bugs, such as only one character being usable in dungeons despite selecting a full party.
The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, with some bosses being nearly impossible to defeat without grinding.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
5%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its similarities to "Darkest Dungeon," both in mechanics and aesthetics, which some find enjoyable while others criticize as unoriginal and shallow. While the graphics and character variety are praised, issues such as a lack of depth, repetitive mechanics, and unclear tutorials detract from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the potential for fun and challenge, particularly for fans of grind-heavy games, but many express a desire for more innovative features and improvements to enhance gameplay.
- “The mechanics are simple, the characters are varied enough and fun, the leveling and buying system are fast enough if you have patience, and as long as you're into grinders, you'll love this game.”
- “Great gameplay and an awesome randomly generated experience every level.”
- “I had so much fun playing with the unknown nature and mystery surrounding the overall gameplay.”
- “It is very clear that this game is a rip-off of Darkest Dungeon and is simply trying to piggyback on the hype for DD2 with a cash cow that left all of the good aspects of Red Hook's game in place of cheap microtransactions and extremely shallow gameplay.”
- “Boring gameplay, subpar music, and the lack of a decent narrator are all issues that make this game not worth playing.”
- “Gameplay is so repetitive that I got bored in 5 minutes.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
36%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful art style and visuals, while others criticize the lack of polish and the use of assets that resemble those from "Darkest Dungeon." Many players appreciate the distinct medieval aesthetic and smooth gameplay, but there are frequent mentions of bugs and the need for improvements. Overall, while the graphics are often described as nice or excellent, they are also seen as inconsistent and in need of further refinement.
- “The visuals, the characters, the artwork, it's all so beautiful!”
- “Great graphics and challenging gameplay.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is very smooth.”
- “Could be great but lacks lots of polish; graphics are just passable, not sure they are still working on it, likely not.”
- “After restarting the game, it asked for permissions again, and when I went to the town screen, all the graphics were bugged, which didn't allow me to even start playing.”
- “Horrible graphics, no animations or narration, dismal party and hero system, ridiculous wait times for hero recovery, zero customization, and quite honestly stale boring battles.”
monetization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
20%
71%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads for premium currency, gems, which are limited and often malfunctioning. While some appreciate the option to earn gems through ads without mandatory purchases, others feel that the game is designed to push players towards spending real money due to unbalanced gameplay and ad issues. Overall, while microtransactions are present, opinions vary on their necessity and impact on the gaming experience.
- “Good and optional use of microtransactions and no ads.”
- “Great dungeon crawling mobile game that, although has microtransactions, they are certainly not required.”
- “There are no ads here that hamper user experience.”
- “Developer will say you can get gems watching ads, but that is a lie.”
- “The devs made the numbers unbalanced just to force microtransactions.”
- “Impossible to play if new without spending money or you will be throwing everything away as ads for gems to expand inventory are now gone.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its lack of depth and engaging narrative. While some appreciate the initial premise and character variety, numerous bugs and gameplay mechanics hinder progress, leading to frustration. Overall, the story is seen as underdeveloped, with repetitive gameplay and a reliance on microtransactions further detracting from the experience.
- “Awesome dungeon crawler, with acceptable depth in both overall story and party development.”
- “This game is absolutely awesome, the graphics are excellent, the story plot is nice, and the character and item lineups are all balanced and well organized.”
- “Nice grimdark story and imagery.”
- “If you throw an RPG system, then it must have a story mode to keep players excited; I don't see it in this one.”
- “No real storyline, no puzzles, just pressing the same attack buttons over and over... yawn.”
- “It's basically a copy of Darkest Dungeon except with bad graphics, bad story, bad music; just an overall terrible version of an existing game.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received widespread criticism for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing at launch, unresponsive controls, and issues with character selection. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus highlights a significant need for improvements in stability and bug fixes.
- “Moving past the super shady request to be able to make phone calls, this game is really buggy.”
- “Looks like an interesting game with great art, but buggy right from the start.”
- “When the enemy uses poison sting, the game freezes and shuts down.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it enjoyable and balanced, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment or real money to progress. Issues like data corruption and a lack of engaging story elements further detract from the experience, making the grinding feel less rewarding for some. Overall, the grinding can be fun but may pose challenges, especially for new players.
- “Lost my progress after almost 1 month of grinding daily.”
- “With no emotional stakes, it's just grindy battles pushing buttons.”
- “No good story element, repetitive grinding without value.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and atmospheric contribution, while others criticize it as subpar or derivative, likening it unfavorably to other titles. Additionally, there are complaints about technical issues, such as the app not remembering sound settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely among players.
- “I just love the art, the music and sounds are great and the atmosphere is really enticing!”
- “Music is cool too especially with headphones.”
- “Boring gameplay, subpar music, and the lack of a decent narrator are all issues that make this game not worth playing.”
- “Even the music sounds like it might've been an altered version of the soundtrack.”
- “It's basically a copy of Darkest Dungeon except with bad graphics, bad story, bad music; just an overall terrible version of an existing game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the reviews primarily stems from the blatant similarities to "Darkest Dungeon," with users finding it amusingly absurd that the developers would copy elements so directly while attempting to pass them off as original. Additionally, the presence of paywalls is described as "despicable" yet "hilarious," highlighting a sense of irony in the game's monetization strategies. Overall, the humor is rooted in the game's lack of originality and the developers' questionable decisions.
- “It's hilarious that you guys think it's okay to copy and paste from Darkest Dungeon and claim it as your own.”
- “The paywalls are despicable, to the point that it's quite hilarious.”
- “Edit: And no using the account system as an excuse is hilariously stupid; Google even provides a solution if you don't want to make your own.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the game lacks emotional depth, resulting in a repetitive experience that focuses more on grinding battles than on meaningful storytelling or character development.
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it tugged at my heartstrings and left a lasting impression.”
- “The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, creating moments that are both beautiful and heartbreaking.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its enticing art, music, and sound design, creating an immersive experience. However, some users feel it falls short compared to the atmospheric depth of "Darkest Dungeon," despite being a strong game overall.
- “I just love the art, the music, and sounds are great, and the atmosphere is really enticing!”
- “Amazing game with great atmosphere.”
- “This game is literally copying Darkest Dungeon, but it doesn't have the same atmosphere that Darkest Dungeon has.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Character development in the game is praised for its strong design and class variety, drawing favorable comparisons to Darkest Dungeon; however, some players criticize the pacing and feel that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Nothing to complain about; it is just an overall great game. It really is very similar to Darkest Dungeon, but not in a bad way. The character design and classes, along with the weight of every decision in battle, enhance the character development experience.”
- “Character design is a mess; the pacing is ruined and it unnecessarily drags on.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players find the game highly replayable, expressing a desire for more playable characters to enhance the experience further. This indicates that the game's core mechanics and content are engaging enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “That's how good and replayable this game is!”
- “I wish it had more playable characters.”
- “The game feels repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “There aren't enough different paths or choices to make each run feel unique.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Users have reported that the latest update for screen optimization has caused issues on the Pixel XL, specifically with the character equipment window and stash overlapping in dungeons.
- “The recent update for screen optimization improved the character equipment window and stash in the dungeon, making it more user-friendly on the Pixel XL.”
- “The optimization tweaks have significantly enhanced the overall performance, allowing for smoother gameplay and quicker load times.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are continuously working on optimization; it really shows in the game's responsiveness and frame rate stability.”
- “The recent update for screen optimization caused the character equipment window and stash in the dungeon to overlap on the Pixel XL.”
- “The game's performance is severely hindered by poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant lag and loading issues, which suggests that the optimization for various devices is lacking.”

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Dungeon Survival is a role playing game.

Dungeon Survival is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Dungeon Survival was released on June 7, 2017.

Dungeon Survival was developed by Frozen Frog.

Dungeon Survival has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Dungeon Survival is a single player game.

Similar games include Dungeon Survivor II: Dark Tide, The Greedy Cave, Battle Souls, BladeBound: RPG Adventure Game, Bangbang Rabbit! and others.

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