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Dverghold

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
97% User Score Based on 73 reviews

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Dverghold is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Team Sorgarn and was released on July 29, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A RETURN TO THE GOLDEN AGE ...... of first-person dungeon crawling. Lead a party of up to four into the haunted depths of Rekestt. Grid-based exploration in the tradition of Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, and Might & Magic, paired with tactical turn-based combat where positioning, timing, and the terrain around you can mean the difference between glory and death. Between expeditions, re…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
music7 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Authentic old-school dungeon crawler experience with strong nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic 90s games like Eye of the Beholder and Dungeon Master.
  • Engaging and tactical turn-based combat system that is challenging yet fair, encouraging thoughtful strategy and party composition.
  • Excellent atmosphere supported by beautiful hand-drawn art, immersive dungeon synth soundtrack, and compelling world-building that draws players into its setting.
  • Steep learning curve and reliance on reading extensive text without voice acting, which may discourage some players seeking immediate action.
  • Limited inventory space and party size can sometimes feel restrictive, impacting gameplay convenience and strategic options.
  • Early access status means the game still has some bugs, rough edges, and incomplete features pending further development.

  • music

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric, old-school dungeon synth style that strongly enhances the fantasy setting and overall immersion. Many players find the soundtrack memorable, evocative, and integral to the game's nostalgic charm, often highlighting it as one of the standout features alongside the visuals and game design.

    • “It's really strong in creating that old-school fantasy feeling, with simple charming artwork, surprisingly compelling writing and an excellent soundtrack that just won't leave my head.”
    • “I can't say enough good things about its game mechanics, the design, music, sound; just everything is put together with such respect in creating a game worth your time and money.”
    • “I love the art and the amazing music, the atmosphere when you're in the dungeon is electric; not many games give that feeling these days.”

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay is solid, offering an addictive and challenging turn-based dungeon crawler experience that balances old-school mechanics with modern quality-of-life improvements. Players appreciate the strategic survival management and engaging game mechanics, though some mechanics, like character needs and recruitment, could benefit from clearer explanation. Overall, the gameplay loop is immersive and keeps players returning.

    • “I can't say enough good things about its game mechanics, the design, music, sound; just everything is put together with such respect in creating a game worth your time and money.”
    • “It has nailed the balance between modern quality of life fixes and core original old school gameplay.”
    • “The turn‑based blobber mechanics with survival management (buying equipment and such to survive the dungeon) flow together nicely.”
    • “Should come with a paper manual with some illustrations, lore, and vague mechanics explanations.”
    • “On the other hand, like in those titles your characters need to eat, but I can't quite discern how that mechanic works; I have a pretty standard party of a human warrior, a gnome rogue, elf sorcerer, and an elf priest.”
    • “There is a sort of unannounced mechanic which is somewhat strange to me, by which unique characters become available for recruitment and this is only hinted at in the dialogue, which I assume not everyone will read.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics effectively capture a nostalgic, old-school fantasy aesthetic reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers. Despite minor early access glitches, its simple yet charming artwork combined with a strong atmosphere and compelling visuals create an authentic and memorable retro experience.

    • “I have rarely seen any developer replicate the unique aesthetic that similar games of their era had.”
    • “The atmosphere, the graphics, even the voice acting, it all reminds me of the golden age of dungeon crawlers.”
    • “A classic style game with charming graphics and overwhelming atmosphere.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive, nostalgic dungeon crawler vibe, enhanced by excellent sound design, music, and voice acting. Players appreciate the balance between an underground setting that feels spacious rather than claustrophobic, creating a thick, electric ambiance that elevates the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere, the graphics, even the voice acting, it all reminds me of the golden age of dungeon crawlers.”
    • “I love the art and the amazing music, the atmosphere when you're in the dungeon is electric; not many games give that feeling these days.”
    • “A classic style game with charming graphics and overwhelming atmosphere.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story is intriguing and well-crafted, featuring immersive, archaic dialogue that enhances the old-school dungeon crawler experience without overshadowing gameplay. While some players have noted potential content limits or quest bugs, the handcrafted dungeons and quests, along with atmospheric music, effectively complement the narrative.

    • “A very cool old-school dungeon crawler, with an intriguing storyline so far.”
    • “The story and lore do not swamp the gameplay, but it's nice enough to pay attention to.”
    • “The music is highly atmospheric, and the dialogue is immersively archaic in a way that no other fantasy story has emulated other than 'The Domes of Calrathia,' by Isaac Young.”
    • “Also, I'm not sure whether I've reached the current content limit or if the quest is stuck because of a bug.”
    • “The story/lore does not swamp the gameplay, but it's nice enough to pay attention to.”
    • “But the handcrafted dungeons and quests easily compensate for this.”

  • humor

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

    The humor is praised for being both highly amusing and perfectly fitting the game's intended kvlt style, delivering a unique blend of hilarity and sophistication.

    • “It's so funny and also entirely appropriate and perfect for the style kvlt is going for.”
    • “Both hilarious and expensive.”

  • character development

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

    Users appreciate the character development for its fresh and appealing designs, noting that the simplicity of the characters contributes to their visual charm.

    • “I also like the character design – simple, but nice to look at.”
    • “God, the character designs are such a breath of fresh air.”

  • stability

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

    The game demonstrates strong stability even in its early access phase, running smoothly without major issues on multiple devices, though minor graphical glitches and spelling errors are present. Overall, it is free from game-breaking problems.

    • “It runs great on both my Legion Go S Z1e and SD OLED using Proton 11.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding is manageable and not overly frustrating, as new recruits can start above level 1 and a larger team allows for swapping out fatigued characters. Veterans gain less experience over time, helping to close the power gap between newcomers and seasoned units.

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Dverghold is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Dverghold include grid-based movement, turn-based, first-person, early access, retro and others.

Dverghold is available on PC and Windows.

Dverghold was released on July 29, 2026.

Dverghold was developed by Team Sorgarn.

Dverghold has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dverghold for its music but disliked it for its story.

Dverghold is a single player game.

Similar games include Archaelund, Caves of Lore, The Darkness Below, Legend of Grimrock, Zoria: Prologue (2020) and others.