KeeperRL is a roguelike game that offers two distinct modes of play. In the traditional adventure mode, you embody a hero surviving in a perilous world filled with dungeons. Alternatively, you can opt for the Dungeon Keeper style, where you control a mage constructing an underground fortress with the help of goblins. This mode involves tasks like digging through walls, resource collection, and room construction.

In KeeperRL's classic roguelike experience, players explore a medieval fantasy world teeming with villages, dungeons, and various enemies like mice, ghosts, and other creatures. The game cleverly merges elements of Dungeon Keeper with the roguelike genre, offering deep gameplay while maintaining an accessible interface.