Dark Descent: Pixel Roguelike
By @alexander.
Explore a dark dungeon, bump into enemies to attack, and collect valuable loot in this turn-based tactical roguelike where every step counts.
How to play
- Use the directional buttons or keys to move around the dungeon.
- Bump into enemies to attack them with your sword.
- Tap the skip button to wait and let enemies move towards you.
- Use the action button to open chests, use stairs, or trade.
- Tap inventory slots to drink health potions or cast magic scrolls.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap the on-screen D-pad to move, and tap buttons to wait or act.
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys or WASD to move and bump-attack.
- Mouse
- Click the on-screen D-pad to move, and click buttons to interact.
More about this game
Your goal is to descend as deep as possible into the dungeon. Every step or action you take gives the enemies a turn, making positioning and resource management crucial. You will find gold, potions, and scrolls to help you survive, and you can buy upgrades from wandering traders. The difficulty increases as you go deeper, culminating in a boss fight against a Dragon and Lich Lord every 10 floors. The run ends when your health reaches zero.
Tips
- Use the Skip Turn button to wait in place and force enemies to step adjacent to you, allowing you to strike the first blow.
- Save your Red Scrolls for large groups of enemies, as casting one deals 7 damage to all foes within a 4-tile radius.
- Wandering traders appear every three floors. Save your gold to buy Max HP, Evasion, or a Resurrection upgrade that revives you upon taking a fatal blow.
Questions
How do I heal?
You can heal by drinking a Health Potion from your inventory, which restores 9 HP. You can find potions scattered on the floor or inside chests.
What do the bosses do?
Every 10 floors, you must fight a Dragon and a Lich Lord. The Dragon telegraphs its attacks and breathes fire in a straight line, dealing heavy damage.
What does the Blue Scroll do?
The Blue Scroll casts a Blink spell from your inventory. It instantly teleports you to a safe, unoccupied location on the current floor to escape danger.