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Dungeons of Blood and Dream

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

What works

  • Unique and deep spell and ring mechanics
  • Immersive and surreal atmosphere
  • Addictive roguelike gameplay loop
  • Engaging lore and story discovery
  • Frequent updates and active developer

Things to keep in mind

  • Performance issues and occasional crashes
  • Some ui/readability problems
  • Lack of save mid-run
  • Combat can feel clunky or unpolished
  • Limited enemy variety and repetitive rooms

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Arboria

  • ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

  • Devil Spire

  • FIGHT KNIGHT

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

More intense

Games that feels like Dungeons of Blood and Dream but with a more intense feel

  • Cruelty Squad

  • Lovecraft's Untold Stories

  • Odallus: The Dark Call

  • Elderand

  • There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

  • Rogue Legacy

Less expressive

Games that feels like Dungeons of Blood and Dream but with less self-expression and customization

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • Aggelos

  • Into the Necrovale

  • MindSeize

  • Castle of no Escape 2

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Dungeons of Blood and Dream: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026