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Dungeon Drafters

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

What works
  • Deep and creative deckbuilding
  • Challenging tactical combat
  • Large card collection and progression
  • Varied dungeons and enemies
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Some ui and deck management clunkiness
  • Initial learning curve and complexity
  • Punishing loss of loot on death
  • Controller support issues
  • Early bugs and softlocks (being fixed)

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Deepest Chamber: Resurrection

  • Pyrene

  • Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Dungeon Drafters: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players can freely build and customize decks and choose characters, enabling personal control over playstyle and strategies."

    Capsule for Duelists of Eden Duelists of Eden

    "Players build their own decks from a large card collection and freely choose how to customize decks and runes, allowing significant control over playstyle."

  • Competence

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    4

    "The game offers challenging tactical combat and deckbuilding that requires skillful planning and adaptation, with feedback on performance."

    Capsule for Nitro Kid Nitro Kid

    "The game offers challenging tactical combat and deckbuilding that requires skillful planning and execution, with meaningful feedback and progression."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on single-player campaign and personal progression; no evidence of ranked or direct player-vs-player competition."

    Capsule for Boat Crew Boat Crew

    "Focus is on singleplayer progression and personal deckbuilding; no evidence of ranked or direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Players report long playtimes, addictive gameplay, and habitual engagement with deck experimentation and exploration."

    Capsule for Death Howl Death Howl

    "Players report long sessions, addiction to deckbuilding and exploration, and repeated playthroughs to unlock cards and complete challenges."

  • Cooperation

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    "The game is primarily a solo experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements described."

    Capsule for The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered

    "The game is primarily a solo experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements mentioned."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Extensive deck building, faction mixing, and rune customization allow for creative strategies."

    Capsule for Pox Nora Pox Nora

    "Extensive deckbuilding, card combinations, rune customization, and strategic experimentation encourage creative play."

  • Domination

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    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are single-player and personal."

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    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are singleplayer and self-directed."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as an immersive escape into a challenging fantasy dungeon world."

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    "Players use the game for immersive tactical challenges and to escape into a fantasy dungeon crawler with deckbuilding."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Strong encouragement to try new deck combinations, mana mixes, and strategies for varied gameplay."

    Capsule for Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend

    "Strong emphasis on trying new card combos, deck archetypes, and strategies to overcome challenges and puzzles."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore large, detailed dungeons with secrets, puzzles, and lore."

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    "Players explore multiple dungeons with unique enemies and puzzles, discovering secrets and new cards."

  • Expression

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    "Some customization of decks and characters, but limited cosmetic personalization noted."

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    "Some character customization via cosmetic choices and deck personalization, though limited character appearance changes."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game is set in a fantasy world with magic, mythical creatures, and imaginative storytelling."

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    "The game is set in a fantasy world with magic, summoned creatures, and imaginative card effects."

  • Fellowship

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    -4

    "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience with little community interaction in-game."

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    "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience with little community interaction in-game."

  • Growth

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    5

    "Players develop skills in strategy, tactics, and game mechanics over time."

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    "Players develop skills in deckbuilding, tactical combat, and knowledge of game mechanics over time."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of turn-based strategy games with no physical activity."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; typical of turn-based strategy games."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not a background or idle game."

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    "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not a background or idle game."

  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression

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    5

    "Strong progression through unlocking cards, crafting, skill trees, and meta upgrades."

    Capsule for Death Howl Death Howl

    "Strong meta progression through unlocking cards, building decks, and completing dungeons and quests."

  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and satisfying, though it can be challenging and occasionally frustrating."

    Capsule for High Entropy: Challenges High Entropy: Challenges

    "While some find the game relaxing and satisfying, others note it can be challenging and punishing."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

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    "Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

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  • Story

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    "There is a light narrative and quests, but the focus is on gameplay and collection rather than deep story immersion."

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    "There is a light story and lore with NPCs and quests, but the focus is on gameplay rather than narrative immersion."

  • Strategy

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    "High mental challenge with deck building, tactical decision making, and problem solving."

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    "High mental challenge with tactical positioning, deckbuilding, resource management, and puzzle solving."

  • Thrill

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    "Tension arises from time limits and risk management, creating suspense and excitement during runs."

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    "Risk/reward mechanics and punishing losses create suspense and tension during runs."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to extensive content, replayability, and developer support."

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    "Players perceive good value for time and money due to large content, replayability, and active developer support."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves defeating enemies with attacks and abilities, though in a stylized and non-gratuitous manner."

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    "Combat involves attacking enemies and using damaging spells, though stylized and tactical rather than gratuitous."

  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid death and manage resources carefully to progress through dangerous dungeons."

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    "Players must avoid death and manage resources carefully to progress through dungeons and bosses."

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