Underquest

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Underquest is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Otherside Bay Studio and was released on April 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cute fantasy roguelite with backpack mechanics. Combine items to create powerful skills and use them in fast-paced combat. Explore randomly generated dungeons in the Underkingdom and discover the secrets of its inhabitants!

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and engaging gameplay that combines inventory management with combat, making each run feel fresh and challenging.
The game features a charming art style and a peppy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Offers a unique blend of roguelite elements with strategic item combinations, providing depth and replayability despite its short length.

The game is relatively short, with a linear story mode that can be completed in about 3 to 6 hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
Lacks true roguelike features such as randomized runs or procedural progression, which may disappoint fans of the genre.
There are issues with save file management, as selecting 'new game' can overwrite existing saves without warning.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story in "Underquest" is linear and can be completed in about three hours, with additional gameplay focused on upgrading characters and exploring dungeons. Players encounter various characters with their own narratives, which enhance the experience through perks and items. While the main story is brief, there are opportunities for side content and challenges that extend gameplay.
- “Dive into the underkingdom with Underquest, a story-driven roguelite where chaotic inventory management meets fast-paced combat.”
- “Each character you meet has a story to tell and will grant you perks and sell you items to permanently improve your character.”
- “I went back and did all the content in the first dungeon (three dungeons total), so I am still working my way through the story campaign at a slower pace and doing all the side content.”
- “Instead, you play through a linear story mode that took me about 3 hours to complete.”
- “Once you've finished the story and unlocked all upgrades (which also took less than 3 hours), there's nothing else to do.”
- “I went back and did all the content in the first dungeon (three dungeons total) so I am still working my way through the story campaign at a slower pace and doing all the side stuff.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is highly praised for being enjoyable and addictive, providing a fun experience despite the art not being particularly noteworthy.
- “The art is nothing to write home about, but the gameplay is a darn good time.”
- “A great game with nice addictive mechanics!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that there are no grinding achievements in the game, suggesting a lack of repetitive tasks or activities typically associated with grinding. This may enhance the overall gameplay experience by allowing players to focus on more engaging content.
- “Grinding achievements: no”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being extremely short, leading to a lack of replayability, which diminishes its long-term value and overall recommendation.
- “Extremely short and lacks replayability.”
- “I can’t recommend it in its current state, especially if you're looking for a game with long-term value or replayability.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming art style complemented by an upbeat soundtrack, which contrasts with its challenging gameplay. The graphics are described as cute, enhancing the overall experience of the real-time dungeon crawler.
- “The cute art style combined with the peppy soundtrack hides the incredible challenge this game offers.”
- “Real-time dungeon crawler with a story and cute graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's charming art style is complemented by an upbeat soundtrack, which contrasts with the significant challenges players face.
- “The cute art style combined with the peppy soundtrack hides the incredible challenge this game offers.”