Desktop Dungeons

QCF Design – Shareware – iOS

A Challenging and Addictive Roguelike Experience

Boris Weber

12/25/2024

Desktop Dungeons offers a unique blend of strategic gameplay and bite-sized sessions, making it perfect for both quick plays and in-depth exploration, though its steep learning curve may deter some players.

Cross platform saves! Play the same Kingdom on any device!

Desktop Dungeons, the award-winning unique puzzle roguelike, makes its debut on iOS. Venture through randomly generated dungeons, collect spells, items, and loot to overcome the dungeon boss, and earn gold to enhance your Kingdom. Unlock new classes, discover useful items, worship capricious gods, and battle enemies, all in a quest to save your Kingdom from peril.

Desktop Dungeons encapsulates all the challenge and reward of a dungeon crawling roguelike game in bite-sized doses of puzzle goodness. Lead an Elf Warlord through the Venture Cave, triumph over Aequitas the Warlock, and trade his beard to your Taxidermist for an upgrade at your Blacksmith. Delve into the game's abundant puzzles to unravel the mysteries of worshipping Taurog.

Key Features:

Randomly generated single-screen dungeons provide bite-sized adventures.
Explore new terrain to regenerate health and mana—an innovative feature.
Play as and unlock 20 classes, including the new Chemist and Rat Monarch.
Experience 7 Races that interact uniquely with the classes, offering diverse gameplay.
Upgrade your Kingdom to unlock items and prepare for your dungeon runs.
Abundant quests and puzzles for hours of entertainment.
Compete with friends in the new Daily Dungeon mode.
Soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky (Super Meat Boy, Binding of Isaac) and Grant Kirkhope (Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye 64).
The full Desktop Dungeons experience optimized for touch screens.
A touch of whimsy with goats!

If you're seeking a roguelike game with a mischievous flair and plenty of content to immerse yourself in, Desktop Dungeons should be at the top of your list. - PocketGamer (9/10)

Desktop Dungeons is brilliant. It is so incredibly simple, so incredibly basic, and yet it is brilliant. - GameZebo (4.5/5)

Desktop Dungeons has made a commendable effort in porting their game to the iOS realm, offering ample replay value and problem-solving challenges in this app.- TouchArcade (4/5)

Awarded Excellence in Design at the 2011 Independent Games Festival, Desktop Dungeons was also a Grand Prize nominee.

Website: DesktopDungeons.net

Forums: QCFdesign.com/forum

Twitter: @QCFdesign

Overview

Desktop Dungeons is a Shareware software in the category Miscellaneous developed by QCF Design.

The users of our client application UpdateStar have checked Desktop Dungeons for updates 31 times during the last month.

The latest version of Desktop Dungeons is currently unknown. It was initially added to our database on 11/22/2013.

Desktop Dungeons runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Desktop Dungeons has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

Unique gameplay that combines dungeon crawling with puzzle elements.
Highly replayable due to randomized dungeons and varied characters.
Short play sessions make it easy to play in bursts.
A variety of classes and races offers diverse strategies and playstyles.
Humorous art style and quirky atmosphere add charm to the experience.

Cons

Steep learning curve for new players unfamiliar with rogue-like mechanics.
The graphics may seem dated compared to more modern games.
Limited depth in terms of story and lore compared to other RPGs.
Can become repetitive over time once the main challenges are completed.
Some players may find the permadeath mechanic frustrating.

FAQ

What is Desktop Dungeons?

Desktop Dungeons is a roguelike dungeon-crawling puzzle game developed by QCF Design.

How can I play Desktop Dungeons?

Desktop Dungeons can be played on various platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is available on Steam and other digital distribution platforms.

What is the gameplay like in Desktop Dungeons?

The gameplay in Desktop Dungeons involves exploring randomly generated dungeons, managing resources, and strategically defeating enemies to progress further.

Are there different classes or characters in Desktop Dungeons?

Yes, Desktop Dungeons features a variety of classes with unique abilities and playstyles for players to choose from.

Is Desktop Dungeons a difficult game?

Desktop Dungeons offers a challenging experience that requires strategic thinking and careful planning to overcome its obstacles.

Can I customize my character in Desktop Dungeons?

Players can unlock and equip various items and abilities to customize their character's build in Desktop Dungeons.

Are there different game modes in Desktop Dungeons?

Desktop Dungeons offers different game modes such as campaign mode, challenge modes, and competitive modes for players to explore.

Is there a story or narrative in Desktop Dungeons?

While the focus of Desktop Dungeons is on gameplay, there is a light narrative that accompanies players as they delve deeper into the dungeons.

Can I replay dungeons in Desktop Dungeons?

Players can revisit and replay dungeons in Desktop Dungeons to improve their strategies and try out different approaches.

Are there expansions or additional content for Desktop Dungeons?

Yes, QCF Design has released expansions and updates for Desktop Dungeons that introduce new content, classes, and challenges for players.

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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