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90%9k90% positive reviews, Very Positive across 9k reviews·Action Roguelike · Roguelite
—Dive into a heroic adventure where six prisoners with intertwined pasts face the darkness of an ancient mine. In solo or cooperative mode, survive traps and creatures, explore mystical depths, and discover whether freedom awaits at the end of your descent, or your demise.
Mine of despair
SteamIn a heroic fantasy universe inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, take control of one of six prisoners with a troubled past and intertwined destinies. Each has their own reasons for being imprisoned, but all share a common goal: freedom. Their only chance at redemption?
Delving into the depths of an ancient, mysterious, and perilous mine, famed for its hidden treasures and the fearsome creatures that dwell within.

Your goal is simple but challenging: extract vital resources while surviving the horrors lurking underground. You’ll be sent into the mine with increasingly demanding daily objectives. To break free from these constraints, you must venture deeper, facing greater darkness and rising dangers with each level.

Each new playthrough offers a unique experience with randomly generated characters:

The prison is far more than just a starting point:

The mine is much more than a mere network of caves; it’s a living environment where every step could be fatal:
Face the mine solo or with friends, in a team of up to 6 players:
A prisoner of your own past, yet the master of your destiny… Will you descend far enough to uncover the secrets of the mine and attain your freedom? Or will you remain forever trapped in the darkness ?
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