Desktop Dungeons: Rewind is a puzzle game that makes use of roguelike elements and is comparable to games like Runestone Keeper. In this turn-based game from QCF Design, you will have to explore a number of dungeons and build your kingdom from the ground up.

In Desktop Dungeons: Rewind, you can encounter a number of different monsters and characters who will either be able to aid you in your adventures or will attempt to keep you from progressing further. Each dungeon presents a new challenge and will gradually increase in difficulty as you beat enemies and explore new terrains.

Choose the best adventurers

Although the visuals of Desktop Dungeons: Rewind are quite adorable, you shouldn’t let this fool you. This tactical dungeon crawler requires intensive strategizing in order for you to beat enemies that you come across. Bear in mind that some rounds can be unnecessarily difficult to complete and can require extensive grinding, which can be frustrating, especially for newer players to deal with.

Worry not, though, as players have the freedom to play against monsters and retry as many times as they’d like without losing all of their progress. In order to raise your chances against particularly powerful monsters, you can make use of specialized equipment to help level up your characters and rotate your lineup to make use of all your characters’ abilities.

You can also heal your characters by revealing new terrain. Some hidden terrain will also contain gold and other special items that you can use to strengthen your adventurers and build your kingdom. However, you should also plan out which terrains to explore carefully as doing so can also deplete your resources. Players also have the ability to go up against friends in online challenges.

In for a challenge

Overall, Desktop Dungeons: Rewind can be a bit of a challenge—especially for players who have no prior experience playing games like this. However, you can keep trying until you succeed, without majorly affecting your kingdom. With the ability to play against friends and explore new areas, it offers a number of thrilling surprises that can help improve your characters’ skills, as well.