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Dead Dungeon

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

What works
  • Challenging and precise platforming
  • Responsive controls
  • Well-designed levels with increasing difficulty
  • Engaging chiptune soundtrack
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • High difficulty may frustrate casual players
  • Short game length
  • Some hitbox issues reported
  • Lack of story depth
  • No cooperative or creative features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

  • Overclocked

  • ALTF4

  • Electronic Super Joy

  • Boson X

  • Mega Hasan

  • Thumper

  • Annalynn

  • Squirreltopia
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Annalynn

  • Squirreltopia

  • Rising Hell
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Wings of Vi
  • Autonomy

    Super Meat Boy
  • Growth

    10 Second Ninja

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Dead Dungeon: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief, escaping real-life through intense gameplay."

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Story

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