Dungeon of the Endless
May 19, 2020 6 years ago
In Dungeon of the Endless, the player takes the role of the survivors of a prison spaceship, its escape pod having crashed to the surface of a strange planet. To escape, they must take an energy crystal through several floors, each floor filled with a number of dangerous creatures. To help, the player can have their survivors explore the randomly generated levels to collect resources as to enable power to various rooms and construct turrets to fend off the enemies when they move the crystal from its starting point to the elevator to the next floor.
What it’s like
Dungeon of the Endless presents a tense, high-stakes survival scenario where you manage a trapped crew on an alien planet. The experience is defined by its seamless fusion of tower defense and real-time strategy mechanics. You must balance two conflicting priorities: sending survivors to explore procedurally generated dungeons for resources, and positioning defenses to protect your core generator from escalating enemy waves. This creates a compelling loop of risk versus reward, where every decision about resource allocation impacts both immediate survival and long-term progression. The game emphasizes strategic depth through complex worker placement and resource management rather than narrative flair. While the sci-fi mystery provides a thematic backdrop, the true focus is on the mechanical satisfaction of optimizing your base expansion and tactical positioning under pressure.
Strong in Gameplay / MechanicsSimulation / ManagementCo-op / MultiplayerDifficulty / ChallengePolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build Variety
Keep in mind The enemy variety and dungeon layouts can feel repetitive after extended play, limiting long-term replayability for some. The pacing may feel too slow or 'plodding' for players seeking fast-paced action over careful strategic planning.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, ign.com, metacritic.com, nookgaming.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 27, 201412 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 27, 201412 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 20, 201511 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 16, 201610 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 15, 20206 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | May 19, 20206 years ago |
