Super Dungeon Run

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Super Dungeon Run is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Proper Games and was released on July 17, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Super Dungeon Run is a fast paced, addictive action game in which you guide a party of hapless heroes on a quest for loot in the depths of a dark and dangerous dungeon!

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Simple, fun, and addictive gameplay that is easy to pick up and enjoy in short bursts.
Charming and cute art style with smooth animations and pleasant music.
Good amount of upgrades, hero classes, quests, and crafting that provide depth and replayability for several hours.

Game development stopped permanently due to the death of the lead developer, so it remains incomplete and unlikely to see new content.
Controls can be frustrating, with peasants often being difficult to manage and prone to running into traps, making navigation tricky.
Lack of polish in some gameplay areas, including unbalanced difficulty spikes, lack of controller support, repetitive quests, and limited dungeon and enemy variety.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around repetitive quest-based dungeon runs, lacking a deeper narrative or immersive world-building. While quests provide structure and some challenge, many players find them repetitive and wish for a larger, more engaging story, richer quest variety, and a more interactive village environment to enhance the game's meaning and excitement.
- “The quests are nice and it was fun to play through this game.”
- “As you continue to play this game you will unlock more heroes, more potions, and more quests in which you will get your butt kicked a bit.”
- “Super dungeon run is a fast paced, addictive action game in which you guide a party of hapless heroes on a quest for loot in the depths of a dark and dangerous dungeon!”
- “I have been enjoying playing this game as it is fast and a lot of things to kill but there are some improvements needing to be done. I know it is only a beta/early access game. The things I had in mind to make the game a little bit better were to add a story so there is more meaning than just running in and out of dungeons collecting things, as I think it would make the game more interesting and exciting. I did find out there were quests but I would like something a lot bigger. I also thought the village was a bit disappointing since I was hoping to be able to walk around it and go inside the tavern, etc., getting quests from some locals. So I think being able to walk around the village and go inside buildings would make the game a bit cooler.”
- “I have completed the game entirely, everything unlocked, every quest completed multiple times, it's just too damn short.”
- “- You are somewhat forced to do the same dungeon over and over again because the quest dungeons never change and you don't want to miss out on the extra XP because this will be your limiting factor after level 20.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
12%
12%
The game features charming 2D character art combined with 3D backgrounds, offering a cute, cartoony, and visually appealing style that is both smooth and accessible for lower-end PCs. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful, playful artwork and effective animations, noting that the graphics complement the overall whimsical and engaging experience.
- “Nice little indie game, beautiful artwork and some light RPG elements.”
- “The cute 2D characters and the 3D background/playing area is great art style and is good for people who don't have top of the line gaming PCs.”
- “Very good aesthetics, smooth animations and amazing music!”
- “The graphics are cartoony and seem a bit paper-like as of now.”
- “Cartoony graphics combined with hordes of minions, what could go wrong?”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The gameplay is casual, enjoyable, and accessible with simple mechanics, offering a fun and addictive experience ideal for quick play sessions. While not deeply complex and sometimes grindy or frustrating, it has surprising depth and replay value, complemented by charming visuals and an engaging crafting system. Overall, it's praised for its entertaining, user-friendly design despite minor technical issues.
- “As much as it is frustrating, it has awesome gameplay, and the cutest of little serfs running around.”
- “Alright so overall the game's amazing, literally been playing it for a while now, and on a more positive note.. the game's interface and gameplay is very much enjoyable.”
- “It had great potential and in and of itself is a pretty good timekiller with a decently difficult learning curve and the gameplay isn't very forgiving.”
- “This is a casual game, not a hardcore game - mechanics aren't designed to be incredibly deep, and will likely become annoying if you take it too seriously.”
- “There is a crafting mechanic, but I found that I always had so many resources that I would craft all items as soon as they were unlocked.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable, adventurous, and whimsical, with several users highlighting its quality and nostalgic feel. However, some note that the limited variety leads to frequent repetition. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's aesthetic and atmosphere.
- “The music is done amazingly in this game.”
- “Very good aesthetics, smooth animations, and amazing music!”
- “The artwork is cute and fun, and the music adventurous and whimsical.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s humor is widely praised for being funny and lighthearted, adding charm and relaxation to the roguelike experience. While the comedic elements enhance playability, some users note a desire for a more substantial story mode and additional humorous content like funny deaths. Overall, it’s considered an amusing indie title with a strong sense of humor.
- “Nice little indie game, plays really smoothly and has a nice sense of humor to it.”
- “What an hilariously fun little game.”
- “Let me be clear, everything works very well while running, you unlock potions, classes and move your poor adventurers about in a hilarious drunken wave.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding in the game can be substantial, especially in later stages, but is generally manageable and balanced by randomized levels and bonuses. While some find it tedious, many appreciate the enjoyable early gameplay, fair drop rates, and integration with the crafting system, making grinding tolerable in moderation.
- “It has a great early game when it tests the skills of the player but later on it just tests the player's grinding ability.”
- “The randomization of levels and bonuses makes the grinding more bearable.”
- “The drop rate isn't too bad and doesn't require an excessive amount of grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a solid level of replayability, with additional levels to unlock and engaging depth despite its simple graphics and gameplay, providing players with lasting enjoyment.
- “I've done all the available quests but still have a few more levels to unlock, so it does have a decent amount of replayability already.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of replay value and depth SDR has for its adorable simple graphics and gameplay.”