Innkeeper's Basement

About

"Innkeeper's Basement" is a horror narrative game where you play as a tenant in a suspicious inn, uncovering its dark secrets while dealing with paranormal events. The game features a distinctive pixel art style and branching storylines based on your choices. As you delve deeper into the inn's history, you'll encounter various characters and supernatural entities, leading to multiple endings.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of mechanics, combining elements of card games and minesweeper, which creates engaging and strategic gameplay.
There is a high level of replayability with numerous character combinations, dungeons, and gameplay variety, making each run feel fresh and different.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, which is promising for the game's future development.

The game suffers from balance issues, with many cards being too weak or having adverse effects that can ruin runs, leading to frustration.
The user interface is criticized for being terrible, with poorly described cards and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics.
Progression can feel grindy and unbalanced, with some unlock conditions being frustratingly difficult to achieve, which may deter players.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics, including card randomization and diverse enemy interactions, which create a fresh and engaging experience. However, players have noted a lack of balance, with runs becoming excessively difficult after the initial level, leading to frustration despite the intriguing core mechanics. Overall, while the game is accessible and offers unique gameplay reminiscent of classic titles, it struggles with difficulty spikes that can detract from enjoyment.
- “There are many enemies and they have interesting mechanics.”
- “+ gameplay variety: card randomization, race and class variety, maps, and unlock goals.”
- “Game also has a very intuitive and user-friendly UI/UX, so even a person who is new to card games can quickly grasp the rules and mechanics.”
- “The core mechanics are clear and work well, but the game is in desperate need of balance.”
- “I remember Minesweeper from my childhood; this game has mechanics similar to that old-school game.”
- “Tldr: just want a gameplay video?”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is minimal and not a focal point, with players encouraged to focus on unlocking content rather than progressing through a narrative. The difficulty can be frustrating, as certain classes may struggle against specific heroes, but the game offers various strategies to overcome challenges.
- “And don't expect storytelling at all.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a karma shop that requires significant time investment and is tied to unconventional unlock conditions, which may frustrate impatient players. While this grind is a common feature in roguelikes, it can make the game feel less accessible for those who prefer quicker rewards.
- “The meta progression is there in the form of a karma shop, but is grindy and locked behind weird unlock conditions that you have almost no control over.”
- “That is kind of the basis of roguelikes though to invest time to unlock the cooler stuff; but for impatient people, grinding to unlock other things may not be their cup of tea and makes the game slightly less accessible if you're impatient.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its quick gameplay, diverse dungeons, and a staggering 5,000 possible character combinations, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “It has high replayability and plays very quickly.”
- “High replayability with lots of different dungeons and monsters and over 5000 possible character combinations.”
- “It has high replayability and plays very quickly.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music is described as relaxing, complementing the humorous tone of the cards and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging music, appealing graphics, and creative spell descriptions, contributing to a delightful atmosphere.
- “The tone and music of the game is relaxing, and the cards have humor to them.”
- “I like the monsters, the music, the graphics of the cards, the spells, and the descriptions - they're all awesome!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the graphics for their impressive design, particularly highlighting the quality of the monsters, cards, and spells. The overall visual presentation contributes significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “I love the monsters, the music, the graphics of the cards, the spells, and the descriptions - they're all awesome!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a variety of bosses that offer humorous choices, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “There are a lot of bosses with funny options to choose from.”