Dungeons 4

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Dungeons 4
Developer(s) Realmforge Studios
Publisher(s) Kalypso Media
Series Dungeons
Engine Unity [1]
Platform(s) Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release
  • WW: November 9, 2023
Genre(s) Strategy, simulation, dungeon management
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Dungeons 4 is a strategy simulation video game developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media. It was released on November 9, 2023, for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version to be released, at an unspecified later date. The game is also compatible with Xbox One, through cloud gaming, though compatibility issues may persist, as the game was not initially to be released on the platform. It is the fourth game in the Dungeons series, the sequel to Dungeons 3 and second overall to be released on all modern platforms

Contents

Gameplay

Dungeons 4 follows a similar formula to previous games, where the player will alternate between attempting to trap heroes in their dungeon, and warring against the overworld above.

Plot

Reception

Dungeons 4 received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic, for the PC platform. [2]

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