As the lord of the dungeon, defend yourself from the attacks of the heroes before they reach you! Manage your own subordinates, mess with heroes, solve urgent problems!
As the lord of a vast dungeon, players must defend against the attacks of brave heroes who seek to defeat them. The game's long-form descriptive text events present players with numerous branching paths, each with their own consequences that impact the progression of the game.
Players must carefully balance the needs and demands of the various factions that reside within the dungeon, including greedy and dishonest goblins, infinitely loyal occultists, honor-bound lizard warriors, and annoying ratfolks who oppose the player's rule. Effectively managing these factions and their resources can greatly influence the outcome of the game.
The gameplay encourages a high degree of replayability, with numerous presets, different types of heroes, and a wide array of text events with varying outcomes. This allows players to experiment and explore the game's systems, discovering new strategies and approaches with each playthrough, as the consequences of their choices shape the emergent narrative.
In addition to the narrative and faction management, players will engage in tactical combat scenarios against the invading heroes. These battles require careful decision-making, as players must balance the use of magic, dirty tricks, and the abilities of their subordinates to defeat their opponents. The outcomes of these skirmishes can have lasting impacts on the overall game progression.