KeeperRL

KeeperRL combines dungeon simulation with roguelike and RPG elements. As an evil keeper, you dig out and build a dungeon, recruit malicious minions, train and equip them, and fight the forces of good. You can take direct control of your minions in tactical, simultaneous turn-based battles: whenever you make a move, your enemies move too.

Build your dungeon

Dig into a mountain and create rooms for your needs and those of your minions, including sleeping quarters, training rooms and crafting stations, along with decorations. Defend the dungeon from invaders with traps, guarded areas and choke points. You can dig tunnels and rooms across many Z-levels, expanding both upward and downward.

Choose a faction

You can play as one of up to 10 factions, each with its own keeper. Choose the Dark Wizard and master black magic, play a Necromancer who raises an undead army, or lead a horde of greenskins as the Goblin King in search of the lost goblin matrons. Your faction affects both the gameplay and the style of your dungeon.

Explore and fight

The procedurally generated world is simulated in detail. Explore its large map, raid dangerous locations for loot and infamy, and contend with other factions that may try to raid your dungeon if you fail to defeat them. You can also explore the mountain around your dungeon, where you may find resources and treasures or encounter dangers above and below ground.

Combat uses simultaneous turns, and creatures use equipment and consumable items. The game includes dozens of special items, spells, attributes and special attacks. You can cut off enemies’ heads and limbs, blind them or poison them, but they can inflict the same injuries and conditions on you. If your keeper dies, the game ends and you must start again. The dungeon can get underway quickly, while further depth emerges as you play and try to stay alive.

Share dungeons and mods

You can download other players’ dungeons through Steam Workshop and place them on your world map as enemies. Fight their minions and take their loot; after winning the game, you can share your own dungeon online. Steam Workshop also offers mods to browse and download.