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Dungeons 3

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Humorous and engaging narration
    • Cooperative multiplayer campaign
    • Balanced dungeon building and rts combat
    • Strong fantasy theme with parody elements
    • Long campaign with dlc content

    Cons

    • Some ui and control clunkiness
    • Limited unit variety and strategic diversity
    • Repetitive late game and static maps
    • Low difficulty and challenge for experienced players
    • Some players find humor cringy or excessive

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players have control over dungeon building, unit training, and strategic decisions both underground and on the overworld RTS map, though some micromanagement and UI limitations reduce full autonomy."

      Capsule for Dungeons 2 Dungeons 2

      "Players have control over dungeon building, unit management, and strategic decisions on both underground and overworld maps, though some mechanics are streamlined and certain progressions are forced."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill development, challenging combat, and resource management, though some aspects can be repetitive or grindy."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)

      "The game offers skillful management of resources, units, traps, and spells with some micro and macro strategy, but also allows straightforward rush tactics and has a relatively low difficulty curve."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes multiplayer and skirmish modes with ranked play, but the main focus is on single-player campaign and co-op play."

      Capsule for SpellForce 3 Reforced SpellForce 3 Reforced

      "Includes multiplayer and co-op modes with some competitive elements, but the main focus is on single-player campaign and personal progression rather than ranked competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, though some find late-game repetitive and slow."

      Capsule for Gunsmith Simulator Gunsmith Simulator

      "Players report long sessions, replayability through skirmishes and DLCs, and habitual play, though some find late game repetitive."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Co-op multiplayer campaign and modes are available and praised, encouraging teamwork and shared goals."

      Capsule for Dead Effect 2 VR Dead Effect 2 VR

      "Co-op campaign mode is praised and allows players to share control and collaborate, enhancing the experience."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Some customization in army composition and strategy, but mostly constrained by predefined unit types and research trees."

      Capsule for SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3

      "Players build and customize their dungeon layouts and choose unit compositions, but research trees and unit options are somewhat linear and limited."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared goals rather than exerting superiority or control over others."

      Capsule for Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Titan Quest Anniversary Edition

      "Interactions emphasize shared control and cooperation rather than exerting superiority or authority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Provides immersive dungeon crawling and fantasy storytelling that offers an escape from real life."

      Capsule for Descent: Road to Legend Descent: Road to Legend

      "The humorous, fantasy setting and immersive dungeon management provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indications of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for AK-xolotl: Together AK-xolotl: Together

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indications of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players experiment with builds and strategies, but much gameplay involves established routines and grinding."

      Capsule for Warspear Online Warspear Online

      "Early game encourages experimentation with builds and strategies, though later gameplay becomes more routine and formulaic."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Some map variety and randomized enemy placement encourage limited discovery, but maps are reused."

      Capsule for Breach & Clear Breach & Clear

      "Random map generation adds some variety, but many maps and dungeons are static or repetitive, limiting discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can customize loadouts and emblems, but character and environment customization is limited."

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      "Players customize dungeon layouts and unit compositions, but character and environment customization is limited to predefined options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with humorous roleplaying, monsters, curses, and imaginative card art."

      Capsule for Munchkin Digital Munchkin Digital

      "Strong fantasy theme with dark elves, demons, undead, and humorous parodies of fantasy tropes and other games."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and multiplayer co-op foster social connection and shared experiences."

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      "Community and multiplayer co-op foster social connection and shared experiences."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in strategy and resource management, with a tech tree and progression through upgrades."

      Capsule for Becastled Becastled

      "Players learn and develop strategies, manage resources, and progress through research trees and unit upgrades."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and micromanagement; players report need for constant attention and interaction."

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      "Requires continuous attention and management; players report some clunky controls and need for active micromanagement."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      0

      "Limited evidence of close social relationships; mostly casual multiplayer interaction."

      Capsule for Touhou Big Big Battle Touhou Big Big Battle

      "Not enough data on forming close personal relationships; social interaction is mostly cooperative gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players can lead squads and coordinate tactics in multiplayer, but leadership is shared and cooperative."

      Capsule for Dustwind Dustwind

      "Players lead armies and manage dungeon operations, but cooperative modes emphasize shared control rather than authoritative leadership."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through leveling up dungeon masters, unlocking monsters, traps, and artifacts."

      Capsule for Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager

      "Strong progression through research, unlocking units, traps, spells, and upgrading the dungeon and hero."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Humorous tone and balanced challenge create enjoyable flow without excessive stress."

      Capsule for Skulls of the Shogun Skulls of the Shogun

      "Humorous tone and balanced challenge provide enjoyable flow, though some players find certain parts repetitive or stressful."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Colorful graphics, sound effects, and humorous elements provide sensory enjoyment without overwhelming stimulation."

      Capsule for Piratopia Piratopia

      "Colorful visuals, sound effects, and humorous voice acting provide sensory enjoyment without overwhelming stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      0

      "Some recognition via leaderboards and achievements, but social status is not a major motivator."

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      "No strong emphasis on social recognition or status; achievements exist but are not a major motivator."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative with humorous and engaging characters and plot, though not deeply complex."

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      "Narrative with humorous characters, ongoing plot, and engaging voice acting, though story is light and parodic."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning routes, managing time, and choosing weapons and tactics for combat and missions."

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      "Requires planning, resource management, and tactical combat, though some missions allow straightforward rush tactics."

    • Thrill

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      1

      "Some suspense in missions and combat, but overall low risk and predictable outcomes."

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      "Some suspense in timed missions and combat, but overall gameplay is predictable and low risk."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players report good value for money with extensive content and replayability, especially on sale."

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      "Players report good value for money with long campaign, DLCs, and replayability, especially on sale."

    • Violence

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      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with cartoonish violence and humorous gore."

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      "Enjoyment of combat, traps, and destruction is central, with humorous and cartoonish violence."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources in challenging dungeon environments."

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      "Players must manage resources and defend dungeon heart to avoid failure, though difficulty is moderate."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026