If you have been longing for the complex, challenging feel of 80s and 90s classic RPGs like Dungeon Master or Eye of the Beholder, then you need to check out Paper Dungeon: Deep Down, which is a brand new retro-modern dungeon crawler currently in development by NiBo Games. This title is designed as a love letter to that specific era, blending deep tactical combat with a haunting atmosphere and fantastic modern graphics, making it an ambitious project that has been added to many wishlists.
A Haunting Maze of Nostalgia
The premise of the game traps you in a strange place between life and death, where the dungeon itself is a maze woven from 80s pen and paper Dungeons and Dragons nostalgia by a terrifying figure known only as the Overseer. This central antagonist acts as a towering Dungeon Master who torments you with eerie trials for some unknown reason, forcing you to explore unique levels ranging from trap-filled crypts and alchemist’s labs to even a nightmarish infirmary. You can find a safe haven spun from sweet memories called The Attic, where you can rest and try to adjust the dungeon, but be ready for many unexpected surprises hidden behind every secret room!
Deep and Tactical Turn Based Combat
Gameplay focuses heavily on turn-based battles where pure strategy will always beat sheer power, demanding players lead a party of four taken from a roster of 12 unique heroes. The combat system offers incredible depth, featuring over 40 different conditions that can combo cleverly with one another, allowing skilled players to ignite oil or shock wet foes for massive damage if they position their knight or alchemist wisely. With more than 20 Perks, 70 abilities, and hundreds of items, the combat is highly variable and hardcore, ensuring that good tactics are your best friend against the Overseer’s minions.
Secrets and Puzzles Everywhere
The dungeon floors are absolutely packed with content, filled with hundreds of difficult puzzles, dangerous traps, teleports, and secret rooms that keep you guessing about what happens next. Every single lever or lock might trigger a nostalgic joke or a story-shifting revelation, creating a dense atmosphere of mystery while the Overseer actively rebuilds walls and shifts the dungeon before your eyes. Paper Dungeon: Deep Down aims to revive the glory days of dungeon crawling, so make sure to add it to your Steam wishlist!
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3679760/Paper_Dungeon__Deep_Down/
