The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition similar games & best alternatives

The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

What works
  • Deep tactical combat with pause and queue system
  • Large, maze-like levels with secrets and puzzles
  • Customizable characters and modding support
  • Long gameplay with adjustable difficulty
  • Active and responsive developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat can be complex and overwhelming for some
  • Graphics and sound are modest
  • Limited story and social interaction
  • Some repetitive combat encounters
  • Loot randomness can be frustrating

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Astral Throne

  • Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue

  • Rencounter

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The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition: 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 Leadership, Cooperation, Violence.

Why this game works

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