Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
The game mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action, tasking players with navigating procedurally generated mazes, collecting keys to advance, and surviving against increasingly challenging enemies and boss encounters. The simple-to-learn but deep gameplay provides a surprising amount of variety and replayability.
Players start in a small room and must find the key to unlock the door and progress to the next level. As they delve deeper, the maze layouts become larger, darker, and more complex, requiring careful navigation to avoid enemies. Each level is randomly generated, ensuring a unique experience every time.
A variety of one-use weapons and spells, such as daggers, axes, and fireballs, are scattered throughout the levels. Players must strategize when and how to use these items to defeat the enemies they encounter, which reward coins and gems to increase their score.
The game offers nine unique modes, each with its own objective and challenge. These range from the standard exploration-focused mode to specialized modes like completing quests or rescuing trapped companions. This variety helps prevent repetition and encourages experimentation with different strategies.
The game's difficulty scales progressively, with levels becoming larger, darker, and more densely populated. The procedural nature of the dungeons ensures each playthrough is unique, and the high score-chasing nature provides a strong incentive for players to improve their skills.