KeeperRL
KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.
KeeperRL is a underground, simulation and rogue-like game
developed and published by Electric Succubi.
Released on February 29th 2024 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 1,597 reviews of which 1,356 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 10.07€ on Steam and has a 40% discount.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: 10.7 Lion
- Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu
- Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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In terms of graphics and presentation, Dwarf Fortress could learn a thing or two from KeeperRL. One of the most important differences, is that creatures have simple but yet very effective animations, that succesfuly convey their current action just by visual feedback alone. In dwarf fortress, creatures' sprites are always inanimate and you can't, in a glance, tell the difference between a dwarf digging a hole, to a dancing one, or one that is using a cooking station. In KeeperRL every action has a very simple wobble animation, nothing fancy, but it adds so much and makes the creatures look alive. Your minions will even start dancing in groups when they're chilling in their tavern! Also their movement from tile to tile is smoothed out and looks natural, in comparison to DF where the srpites just teleport around. Another major improvement over Dwarf Fortress is the combat, units have actual mass and they don't stack on top of each other (except mounts, yes KeeperRL has mounts!). You can form combat lines and hold choke points, denying the enemy advancing, or keep your Keeper safe behind a wall of meat, your loyal and very expendable minions. That alone makes the combat a hundred times better than in DF, where you can't tell what the hell is going on unless you open a wall of text and even then you have to click through the numerous sprites that are stacked in a single tile. KeeperRL has simple combat animations, so you can tell just by looking at the sprites how the combat is going and which units are engaged. The third major difference is that KeeperRL has a lightning system and fog of war. There's a day and night cycle, you can add torches and candelabras to light up the dark corners of your dungeon. When you dig down, it actually feels like you're poking your head in the black depths below (it's really dark down there!), and you can bring light to that abyss, it's such an important core feeling that Dwarf Fortress unfortunately is lacking at the moment, every level has the same, brightly lit environment, everything is visible all the time. Again KeeperRl's lightning system is nothing fancy, it's simple but it is effective and adds so much texture to the 2D sprites that would otherwise look boring and repeating, like in DF. Enough of what I wish DF would be though, KeeperRL's game loop is very fun and engaging, building your evil forces up, exploring the surroundings, killing, pillaging, capturing, torturing, for a dungeon keeper game it is extremely fun and hits the right spot. There are a few exceptions of tedious and mindboggling micromanaging though, more specifically, minion personal quarters and item managing systems (especially the forge), being very poorly designed and require way too many clicks and time to complete. This constant micromanage was taking me out of the otherwise fun loop, way to often and I wish the dev would add a simpler way to quickly build rooms, like a blueprint system, and add a Rimworld style job order to manage our ever growing pile of loot, (always keep X amount of admantium swords, smelt the rest for example, etc). But other than those issues, the game offers a very good Dungeon Keeper experience, with lots of playstyle options to choose from, from a classic evil mage, to a necromancer focused on undead minions, or an evil knight that can take the whole world by themselves, you can even play as the "good" guys (knights, dwarfs), and of course you can play the game in a pure roguelite fashion, going in as an adventurer. Combat is fun, there are many enemies to discover and conquer and If you manage to be victorious your dungeon and your keeper can even be encountered in other players' future runs, that's a very cool feature indeed. Mods are also a thing, which is always a huge plus in my book, KeeperRL is my new favourite Dungeon Keeper for sure!
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Concise Game Reviews: "KeeperRL" (Scroll down for the longer version) Game Value: ✅ Highly recommended for fans of dungeon management and roguelikes, combining the strategic depth of Dungeon Keeper with the procedural world of Dwarf Fortress. Game Tags: ✔Roguelike ✔Dungeon Management ✔Base Building ✔Strategy ✔Simulation ✔Exploration ✔Crafting ✔Procedurally Generated ✔Dark Fantasy Genre Classification: A dungeon management simulator with roguelike and RPG elements, focusing on building, defending, and exploring in a dark fantasy world. Game Length: Varies significantly based on playstyle, with potentially endless gameplay due to procedural generation and multiple game modes. Challenge Level: High; requires strategic planning and tactical combat skills, with a steep learning curve for new players. Graphics: Simple tile-based graphics with a distinct retro style, reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress, suitable for the game's complex mechanics. Technical Stability: Generally stable, though occasional bugs and performance issues can arise, particularly with complex dungeon designs. Replay Value: High; features procedurally generated maps and multiple factions, offering extensive replayability and varied gameplay experiences. For further insights, feel free to join my [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/MaverickGameVault]Steam group or follow my updates on my [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/MaverickGameVault/curation]curator page . Detailed review: What It Is: 🌟 Dungeon Management and Exploration: Play as an evil wizard, build and defend your dungeon, and explore a procedurally generated world filled with secrets. 🔥 Roguelike Combat and Strategy: Engage in tactical, turn-based combat while managing your dungeon’s layout and defenses. 🎯 Complex Crafting and Upgrades: Develop and upgrade technologies like alchemy and beast mutation to enhance your dungeon’s capabilities. 🎨 Retro Tile-Based Graphics: Enjoy a unique visual style that complements the game’s intricate mechanics and dark fantasy theme. ⚙️ Procedural Generation and Replayability: Experience a virtually limitless number of dungeon designs and scenarios thanks to procedurally generated maps and various factions. 🌟 Overview: "KeeperRL" is a dungeon simulator where players take on the role of an evil wizard, managing and expanding their dungeon while defending against invaders and exploring a richly detailed world. The game blends dungeon management with roguelike elements, offering deep strategic gameplay and high replay value through its procedural generation and multiple game modes. 🎮 Gameplay: In "KeeperRL," you manage a dungeon, oversee your minions, and defend against adventurers while exploring the world and uncovering its secrets. The gameplay is divided into two main modes: dungeon management and roguelike combat. 🌍 Exploration: Navigate a procedurally generated world, discover new locations, and gather resources. 🔧 Crafting/Upgrade System: Research and develop new technologies, enhancing your dungeon and minions' abilities. 🤝 Social Interaction: Manage relationships with minions, handle prisoners, and deal with various threats. 💥 Combat System: Engage in tactical turn-based combat, both in dungeon defense and while exploring enemy dungeons. "KeeperRL" offers a rich mix of strategy, management, and roguelike elements, making for a challenging and engaging experience. 📖 Story and Depth: Set in a dark fantasy world, "KeeperRL" centers around the trials of an evil wizard managing their dungeon. The narrative unfolds through your interactions with the world, from defending against invaders to exploring various locations. The story is driven by the dynamic nature of the procedural world, where each playthrough offers different challenges and opportunities. The depth comes from the complexity of managing a dungeon, making strategic decisions, and dealing with both internal and external threats. 🏆 Verdict: "KeeperRL" is a compelling dungeon management simulator that expertly combines roguelike mechanics with detailed strategic gameplay. Its blend of base building, tactical combat, and procedural generation creates a rich and replayable experience. The retro tile-based graphics and dark fantasy setting add to the immersive atmosphere. While the game can be challenging and may have a steep learning curve for newcomers, its depth and variety offer a rewarding experience for fans of the genre. The procedural generation and multiple factions provide extensive replayability, ensuring that each playthrough is unique and engaging. If you enjoy complex simulations and dungeon management with a roguelike twist, "KeeperRL" is definitely worth exploring. ✅ Good: 👍 Deep dungeon management: Offers complex and satisfying mechanics for building and managing a dungeon. 👍 Roguelike elements: Engages players with tactical combat and procedural generation. 👍 High replay value: The procedurally generated world and multiple factions ensure varied gameplay. 👍 Exploration and discovery: Rich world to explore with numerous secrets and challenges. 👍 Unique retro graphics: Complements the game’s intricate mechanics and dark fantasy theme. 🛠️ Ways of Improvement: 👎 Balance and depth of mechanics: Some mechanics could benefit from more depth and balance to enhance gameplay. 👎 UI and accessibility: Improvements to the user interface and overall accessibility could improve the experience. 👎 Graphics and visual polish: While retro graphics have their charm, a bit more visual polish could enhance immersion.
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I've played probably more than 73 hours and most of that being before 1.0 but now that 1.0 is out I think it's time to finally write a review. I do highly recommend KeeperRL. There are a lot more colony sims on the market now then when this game was first released and Dwarf Fortress what I consider the competitor for your time - also has been released since KeeperRL entered early access. Having put a significant amount of hours into Rimworld, Dwarf Fortress, Craft the World, Grim Realms, Oddworld and virtually every other colony sim or dungeon keeper game, I can definitely say since 1.0 KeeperRL is my favorite. It's the cleanest and most casual rendition of the DF style game, which translates into playable execution and while having that casual feel it still maintains a significant degree of depth with its systems and the variety of encounters even in vanilla (there are mods!) - so if you're a fan of colony building games of any kind or even roguelikes like Roguefable, HSL etc. then absolutely give this game a try and if you get frustrated at the start I guarantee once you get past the 2-3 hour mark you'll be hooked. Thanks to the Developer for their continued hard work over the years, you've really created a gem of a game here and experience. I selfishly hope to see more systems, more encounters, more monsters and more keepers added in the future but if you close the book here and leave it to the modders then I will still say this is a complete game.
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This is a good game. However, to get to the good parts you'll have to struggle through mediocre UI, pretty bad combat and lack of decent tutorial and ingame encyclopedia. I'm perfectly fine with consulting wiki in Dwarf Fortress to find info about some obscure/difficult tech, but in this game some of the very basic things are very unclear. Overall I'm considering this a promising early access, albeit a tad too pricey, despite the game being technically fully released.
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Do you like the idea behind Dwarf Fortress, its roguelike nature and the building of a fortress where your dwarves dig, craft and enjoy their lives, typically underground, but find it hard to get into because of its lack of a tutorial? Do you also happen to like the idea of Dungeon Keeper, where you build a dungeon of despair and evil, forging a nasty legacy of destroying the forces of good? Well, if you do, you should most definitely pick up this game, as it blends these games in what seems like a very natural way. The game features a turn-based gameplay, where you mine out a dungeon, or build an above-ground village, where you house your minions, whilst they attack elves, humans and dwarves and defeat epic beasts like dragons, hydras and demons. Do be warned however: You will most likely lose a lot of your bases as this game takes its difficulty seriously if you don't know what you're doing. Charging blindly ahead will most likely make you have a bad time, as those elves, humans and dwarves that are still alive, not to mention the epic beasts, will notice that you are defeating their brethren and will try and attack your base. Therefore, you need not only build a base that can house your minions, but you also will need to ensure it is well defended. And here is the crux - there is very little wiggle room if you want to make sure that you actually beat them. Prioritise the wrong research and you will find yourself in a losing position. Spend resources on things that do not ensure your survival and you will find yourself not surviving. The standard difficulty is quite brutal, and you have to take your time to learn from what went wrong in the game where you were defeated. There is always a reason why, but finding what went wrong is not always the simplest to do. Luckily, this difficulty can be tuned quite a bit if you're not into that - attacks can outright be turned off, the amount of allies, villains and so on can be changed, and you can change the enemy difficulty curve as well, to alter the game's leniency with your mistakes. Either way, if you've come across this game and like the idea behind Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper, do yourself a favour and pick this game up.
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Online players
59
Developer
Electric Succubi
Publisher
Electric Succubi
Release
29 Feb 2024
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