Players can sacrifice unwanted loot at altars to receive better items on future runs. Reviewer Consensus They Updated Dungreed and It's So Good!

Rescuing NPCs unlocks new services in town, such as a blacksmith who provides starting gear or a trainer for permanent upgrades.

is a 2D side-scrolling action rogue-lite that combines the procedural exploration of Rogue Legacy with the frantic weapon variety of Enter the Gungeon . While it hasn't reached the same heights of popularity as those genre titans, it is frequently cited by reviewers as a "criminally underrated" title that offers a polished and addictive gameplay loop. Core Gameplay & Mechanics

The game emphasizes slick movement, featuring double jumps and dashes that can be used both offensively and defensively.

The "meta-progression" allows players to feel stronger even after a failed run:

You earn experience to level up (capped at level 30), allowing you to allocate points into different skill trees for passives like extra dashes or damage bonuses.

The premise is simple: a sentient dungeon has swallowed a village, and you must dive into its belly to rescue the inhabitants and rebuild the town.