Despot’s Game is rogue-like tactics with turbo-charged battles. Build a team and sacrifice the heck out of them to rush through enemies... and other players!
About the story
A group of people wake up in a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth — naked, with no memories and with a bunch of weapons. Is this a joke, a crazy experiment, or... a game? You'll find out soon enough, just try not to die first! Your puny squad is capable of much more. Choose your loot and transform the squishy humans into wizards, cultists, ninjas and dozens of other heroes, including the mythical stale pretzel throwers. With perks and class combos, there are thousands of ways to build your army. The man-eating cabbage will appreciate the variety in its diet! If you can survive the labyrinth, you'll meet THE UNSTOPPABLE END-GAME BUILDS OF OTHER PLAYERS! You'll beat each other to death and only one will be spared by d'Spot. No offense, but in his own game he writes the rules! Prepare your warriors and let them fight it out on their own! Indirect combat allows you to focus heavily on tactical considerations rather than reflexes. Strengthen your front line with fridge-movers, aim your food-throwers and look after your Forbidden Summoners! The dungeons are generated from scratch every time, and there is no chance puny humans will ever find the way out! And even if they strike lucky — don't worry, there are endless ways to die in Despot's Game!
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Puzzle Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
Action Comedy Survival
Languages: English and 14 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Pure Nintendo
By Jemma CassonDespot's Game is an unusual combination of genres that adds something fresh to the scene. It's fast-paced and enjoyable in short bursts, with upgrades that help keep things interesting. The randomized runs won't be for everyone, but they're fun while they last, despite a lackluster control scheme.
PS4Blog.net
By EdENFun roguelite tactical auto-battler on Nintendo Switch
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationIf you can accept that your control over your party is very limited as they battle through dungeons, you may enjoy this
3DNews
By Мила ПономареваDespot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator captivates with its uncommon mechanics' mix and amuses with its appropriate meta-modern entries.
But Why Tho?
By Arron KluzDespot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder is a very interesting blending of genres that helps bring something new to auto battler games. However, its mixing brings far less to the rogue-lite genre, so fans of titles like Hades or Cult of the Lamb will only want to pick it up if they are big fans of auto battlers.
