Developed and published by Studio Pixel, Cave Story+ is an updated version of the 2004 game. The dungeon crawler features 2D platform mechanics and is reminiscent of classic games such as Metroidand Castlevania. The original game received widespread critical acclaim for many aspects of its design, such as its compelling characters, setting, story, and gameplay. Cave Story+is considered by many as the quintessentialindie gamebecause of its one-person development team and influence on the gaming world. This is a must-play for any fan of indie dungeon crawlers. #5 Titan Quests Play solo, cooperative or competitively with up to 4 players. Delve deeper and deeper into the catacombs to find the Ring and try to get out alive. Includes Standard (simple) or Advanced rules

Is Baldur’s Gate a Diablo clone? Sure, you could make the argument, however, it would mean overlooking the game’s ability to almost rise above Blizzard’s dungeon crawler with flashier gameplay and a deeper playstyle. There is a lot to enjoy about Torchlight, but it’s the mod support that really shines. Runic Games made everything it used to craft the dungeon crawler available for players looking to alter their gameplay experience and craft new places to explore.

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Sometimes you want an intricate fantasy setting that encourages roleplaying and characterization – one with lovingly detailed cultures and plots, enabling you to give each hero a past, a family, and a home town. Sometimes you want to use every rule, making the game richer and more realistic ... Dungeons are common elements in modern fantasy literature, related tabletop, and video games. The most famous examples are the various Dungeons & Dragons media. In this context, the word "dungeon" is often used broadly to describe any labyrinthine complex (castle, cave system, etc) rather than a prison cell or torture chamber specifically. A role-playing game involving dungeon exploration is called a dungeon crawl. In French, the term donjon still refers to a "keep", and the English term "dungeon" refers mostly to oubliette in French. Donjon is therefore a false friend to dungeon (although the game Dungeons & Dragons is titled Donjons et Dragons in its French editions).

Lucard, Alexander (December 20, 2012). "Tabletop Review: Dungeon! (Dungeons & Dragons)". -diehardgamefan.com. Adventurers, like orchids, require specific conditions and care to thrive. The world around them must be broken in a particular way, ruled by governments strong enough to stand but weak enough to rely on roving fellowships of weirdo mercenaries. There should be maps, but they should be incomplete. A world of poorly-kept secrets, and dangers just perilous enough to keep everyone but our protagonists at bay. And, of course, temporarily contained dungeons of all stripes threatening to boil over if ignored. Whether its a world at the tipping point between good and evil or a grim era of mud and disease, there are adventurers and there is something for them to do. Diablo is a slow-paced gothic horror that charges players with working their way down the dangerous labyrinth. With character-specific magic abilities and a selection of mortal weapons at their disposal, they’ll scour dungeons, hellscapes, caverns, and so much more on their quest to slay the Lord of Terror behind it all. Somewhere between one-time adventures (above) and recurring settings (below) is the GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Encounters series. Add these bits and pieces to your campaign world and let the heroes explore the possibilities!There are some conflicts between the two lines with regards to rules and details. While it is more one the level of AD&D1 vs AD&D2 then anything else it is likely the division is to prevent confusion...which it seems to fail miserably at given how flexible GURPS is. An attempt to describe a genre of game without confining it. Written by Dan Phipps and inspired by conversations with Kali Lawrie, Brandon Leon-Gambetta, and Kegan.exe.