Prepare to die, humans!

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!

Get your pretzels ready

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!

Crush your rivals

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!

Indirect combat

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!

Endless exploration

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!

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About the Game

Prepare to die, humans!

Get your pretzels ready

Crush your rivals

Indirect combat

Endless exploration

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The art style contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.",{"_331":354,"_333":355,"_335":350,"_337":356,"_339":357},"Strategic resource management required",0.1859345769284122,30,"The game requires strategic resource management, tactical thinking, and careful planning. Players must make decisions about upgrading, buying weapons, and managing their resources to succeed. The game mechanics are simple but require tactical thinking to master.",{"_331":359,"_333":360,"_335":361,"_337":109,"_339":362},"Humorous writing and references",0.17331716301224645,0.65,"The game's humor, writing, and references are appreciated by reviewers. Many reviewers found the dialogue funny and the pop culture references enjoyable. The game's humor adds to the overall enjoyment and makes the experience more engaging.",{"_331":364,"_333":365,"_335":366,"_337":109,"_339":367},"Engaging for short or long sessions",0.16988343940459416,0.6,"The game is described as engaging and suitable for both short breaks and long play sessions. The game offers persistence through unlocking content and provides variations like hard mode and fast mode. The difficulty curve is well-balanced, and the game becomes more manageable after unlocking certain features.",{"_331":369,"_333":370,"_335":361,"_337":106,"_339":371},"Combines auto-battler and roguelike elements",0.14464054803983678,"The game effectively combines auto-battler and roguelike elements, creating a unique and enjoyable experience. The game is suitable for short play sessions and allows players to build powerful armies by creating class synergies. The auto-battler gameplay is smooth and has more depth than expected.",{"_331":373,"_333":374,"_335":375,"_337":162,"_339":376},"Excellent and enjoyable music",0.06928976558236177,0.5,"The game's music and soundtrack are consistently praised as excellent and enjoyable. Many reviewers found the music catchy and fitting, with some tracks being enjoyable enough to listen to while doing other things. The soundtrack is a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.",{"_331":378,"_333":379,"_335":380,"_337":162,"_339":381},"Relaxing and addictive time-killer",0.06098273592869951,0.3,"The game is described as a relaxing time-killer with addictive gameplay. It's suitable for when you don't want to commit to something that needs a lot more of your attention and time in one sitting. The game's only redeeming quality is its references, memes, and copying of imagery from games, movies, anime, etc.",{"_331":383,"_333":384,"_335":385,"_337":146,"_339":386},"Divisive food mechanic",0.0421684084596718,0.4,"The food mechanic is divisive, with some players finding it adds depth and a sense of reality, while others find the game much better without it. The \"no food\" mode significantly improves the game for some by removing the need to manage minion feeding. The food system requires players to strategically manage resources and plan their routes.",{"_331":388,"_333":389,"_335":380,"_337":142,"_339":390},"Roguelike with old despotism atmosphere",0.03319479692093436,"The game is a great roguelike with an atmosphere of old despotism. It retains the same sassy jokes from Despotism 3k and offers fun dilemmas beyond those in the previous title. The game is a well-executed roguelike simulator.","negativeSummary",[393,399,404,409,414,419,425,429,432,437,442,446,449,453,456],{"_331":394,"_333":395,"_335":396,"_337":397,"_339":398},"Lacks depth, variety, replayability",0.9601845894041878,0.85,251,"The game suffers from a lack of depth, variety, and replayability, leading to a repetitive and boring experience. This is due to limited content, shallow mechanics, and a lack of meaningful choices, making the game feel incomplete and unrewarding after a short time. Many reviewers felt the game became tedious quickly, with little incentive to continue playing after the initial playthrough.",{"_331":400,"_333":401,"_335":350,"_337":402,"_339":403},"Inconsistent and artificial difficulty",0.8314065165124604,221,"The game's difficulty is inconsistent and often feels artificial, with sudden spikes and unfair enemy designs. Some reviewers found the game too easy, while others struggled with overtuned challenges and a heavy reliance on RNG. 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Some reviewers felt forced into PvP content that was not enjoyable.",{"_331":415,"_333":416,"_335":366,"_337":417,"_339":418},"Unreliable healer AI",0.08998465502153458,12,"The healer AI is unreliable and often prioritizes incorrect targets, hindering team strategies. Healers may also switch to melee combat instead of healing, leading to their quick demise. This makes healers essential but frustrating to use.",{"_331":420,"_333":421,"_335":422,"_337":423,"_339":424},"Poor feedback and unclear information",0.08248593376974005,0.55,11,"The game lacks clear feedback and information during battles, making it difficult to understand what is happening and learn from mistakes. Tooltips are uninformative, and it's hard to track important stats or enemy threat levels. This makes battles feel chaotic and reduces the player's ability to make informed decisions.",{"_331":426,"_333":427,"_335":385,"_337":166,"_339":428},"Uninspired and diluted mutations",0.07091852702138486,"Mutations, while intended to add variety, often feel uninspired and have minimal strategic impact. The large number of races dilutes mutation choices, and some mutations are difficult to obtain. This reduces the overall enjoyment and strategic depth of the mutation system.",{"_331":430,"_333":374,"_335":375,"_337":162,"_339":431},"Shallow single-player roguelike campaign","The single-player campaign lacks depth and variability, failing to capture the essence of a roguelike. Runs feel similar, characters lack unique traits, and there are few meaningful unlockables. The campaign's short length and abrupt transition to PvP further detract from the experience.",{"_331":433,"_333":434,"_335":435,"_337":150,"_339":436},"Problematic late-game class stacking",0.04979219538140154,0.45,"Late-game class stacking is problematic due to level caps, and unit death is overly punishing. Many units within the same class only have stat differences, limiting actual variation. These issues contribute to a lack of strategic depth and a frustrating gameplay experience.",{"_331":438,"_333":439,"_335":440,"_337":150,"_339":441},"Lacks unlockables and progression",0.046760070552747786,0.35,"All units are unlocked from the start, removing a sense of progression and long-term motivation. The game modes don't add much other than minor starting roster changes or restrictive challenge runs. This contributes to the game's overall lack of depth and replayability.",{"_331":443,"_333":444,"_335":380,"_337":146,"_339":445},"Tedious and grindy achievements",0.03924212581317266,"Some achievements are tedious and require excessive grinding, particularly in the 'King of the Mountain' mode. The reviewer found this mode too difficult or tedious to repeatedly attempt. This reduces the overall enjoyment and motivation to complete the game.",{"_331":447,"_333":444,"_335":380,"_337":146,"_339":448},"Predictable run failures","The predictable nature of run failures diminishes the overall enjoyment. Defeats are too punishing, sometimes occurring unexpectedly. Run decisions feel auto-pilot, lacking run variance, needs more events that change the run-to-run experience",{"_331":450,"_333":451,"_335":385,"_337":142,"_339":452},"Frustrating delays and slow game speed",0.03567013066422475,"The game suffers from frustrating delays when entering new rooms, and the game speed feels slow even when adjusted. These issues disrupt the flow of gameplay and contribute to a sense of tedium. The WASD controls are also unintuitive.",{"_331":454,"_333":389,"_335":380,"_337":142,"_339":455},"Price too high for content","Some reviewers felt the game's price was too high for the amount of content offered. They compared it unfavorably to other games with similar content at a lower price point. This suggests that the game's value proposition may not be justified.",{"_331":457,"_333":458,"_335":459,"_337":142,"_339":460},"Addictive but frustrating",0.01418370540427697,0.01,"This cluster shows signs of review bombing. The points consist of emotional language without specific details, and hyperbolic claims without evidence. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%.","gameplaySummary",[463,468,473,478,483,486,489,493,498,503],{"_331":464,"_333":465,"_335":350,"_337":466,"_339":467},"Core is auto-battler gameplay",0.23070882768623135,40,"The core gameplay revolves around auto-battler mechanics, where players strategically assemble and equip a team of units that automatically engage in combat. Strategic team placement, equipment selection, and class synergies are key to success. The game is often compared to Auto Chess and Teamfight Tactics.",{"_331":469,"_333":470,"_335":366,"_337":471,"_339":472},"Units enhanced via skills/mutations",0.1877781280232241,32,"Players can enhance their units through skill trees, mutations, and talents, which provide stat boosts and unique abilities. Mutations are a crucial element, but some players feel that many are poorly balanced or are just stat increases. Achievements are tied to random events and class-specific training.",{"_331":474,"_333":475,"_335":366,"_337":476,"_339":477},"Diverse character classes/synergies",0.10101329743053851,14,"The game features a variety of character classes, each with unique skills, characteristics, and equipment. Combining units of the same class but with different weapons is rewarded, encouraging strategic team composition and specialization.",{"_331":479,"_333":480,"_335":366,"_337":481,"_339":482},"Roguelike map exploration",0.09555205588563201,13,"The game features roguelike elements with randomly generated maps, rooms, and encounters. Players explore these maps, acquiring loot, resources, and buffs while battling enemies and completing sidequests. The game is a roguelite, dungeon crawler, auto battler with resource management elements.",{"_331":484,"_333":444,"_335":380,"_337":146,"_339":485},"Unpredictable events, RNG heavy","The game includes stories and events that offer bonuses or negative effects, but the outcomes of choices are unpredictable, adding only RNG to the gameplay. Placement feels unimportant, with an auto-placement feature available.",{"_331":487,"_333":389,"_335":380,"_337":142,"_339":488},"Unit equipment and shop","Units can be equipped with different items that grant different abilities. The shop appears randomly on the map and allows purchasing classes to assign to units.",{"_331":490,"_333":491,"_335":380,"_337":94,"_339":492},"Inconsistent level-up system",0.01973774433972278,"The game's level-up system focuses on individual units, which contradicts the game's philosophy of replacing pawns.",{"_331":494,"_333":495,"_335":496,"_337":94,"_339":497},"Multiple viable builds",0.017835065332112376,0.2,"There are multiple viable builds to explore in each run, but not too many.",{"_331":499,"_333":500,"_335":501,"_337":94,"_339":502},"Simple gameplay",0.014997442503589099,0.1,"Gameplay involves pressing a button to make little guys fight and operating a character through rooms to fight enemies and earn currency and experience.",{"_331":504,"_333":500,"_335":501,"_337":94,"_339":505},"Simple synergy composition","Each unit has a single attribute, making synergy composition simple and straightforward.","performanceSummary",[508,512],{"_331":509,"_333":510,"_335":350,"_337":94,"_339":511},"Runs well on low-end PCs",0.024394488461748187,"The game is optimized to run smoothly on low-end PCs due to its simple but clear visuals. This makes the game accessible to a wider audience, as players do not need high-end hardware to enjoy the game.",{"_331":513,"_333":514,"_335":366,"_337":97,"_339":515},"Click detection bug",0.013956692867944372,"Players have reported a bug that affects click detection accuracy. Addressing this issue would improve the overall user experience and reduce frustration during gameplay.","recommendationSummary",[518,523,528,533,538,542,546],{"_331":519,"_333":520,"_335":521,"_337":112,"_339":522},"Worth buying on sale only",0.14407465644553213,0.56,"Several reviewers suggest the game is only worth buying on sale due to limited content or other shortcomings. They recommend it as a relaxing, accessible experience, especially for players seeking a casual auto-battler or something to play during breaks. The game's full price is often seen as too high for what it offers.",{"_331":524,"_333":525,"_335":526,"_337":158,"_339":527},"Good for genre fans",0.06278740130107625,0.48,"Some reviewers recommend the game to fans of specific genres like roguelikes, strategy, or the Despot universe, while others suggest alternatives with more content and replayability. A few are highly optimistic about the game's potential, comparing it favorably to established titles like Slay the Spire. These reviews often highlight the game's tactical depth and humor.",{"_331":529,"_333":530,"_335":531,"_337":150,"_339":532},"Good for auto-battler enthusiasts",0.04572415004783732,0.32,"The game is recommended for auto-battler fans, especially those seeking a unique unit acquisition system. However, one reviewer feels it doesn't live up to the genre's standards. The game's availability on Android is also noted as a positive.",{"_331":534,"_333":535,"_335":536,"_337":146,"_339":537},"Needs more content, features, balancing",0.04268590905378837,0.42,"Reviewers suggest improvements like scaling levels for new characters, adding more items per class, and incorporating content that gradually increases difficulty. They also desire features like replays, a monster compendium, and a laboratory mode for testing builds. These suggestions aim to enhance balance, player retention, and strategic depth.",{"_331":539,"_333":540,"_335":531,"_337":142,"_339":541},"Short, good for limited playtime",0.03373472676773744,"The game is recommended for players seeking a short experience, around 3 hours, or those with limited time. The DLC is suggested for players who want more challenges. This indicates the base game may lack substantial content for some players.",{"_331":543,"_333":544,"_335":536,"_337":138,"_339":545},"Disable the food mechanic",0.029100333925310834,"One reviewer specifically recommends turning off the food mechanic, finding it flawed and detrimental to the overall experience. They feel that the food mechanic diminishes the impact of army decisions, making the game less enjoyable. This suggests a potential design flaw that impacts player satisfaction.",{"_331":547,"_333":548,"_335":380,"_337":97,"_339":549},"Wait for 1.0 release",0.011736133001451507,"One reviewer suggests waiting for the 1.0 release, indicating that the game is currently missing many features. This implies that the game is still in early access and may not be a complete experience.","miscSummary",[552,556,559,563,566,570,574],{"_331":553,"_333":554,"_335":385,"_337":150,"_339":555},"Translation and pop culture references",0.04834740230582768,"The game contains witty translations and numerous references to various media. While these references may enhance the experience for some players, they do not directly impact gameplay mechanics.",{"_331":557,"_333":510,"_335":350,"_337":94,"_339":558},"Full game expands content/difficulty","The full game expands upon the demo by including more units, events, monsters, difficulties, and mutations. Additionally, the full game presents a greater challenge compared to the demo, featuring longer runs and rebalanced food costs and enemy strengths.",{"_331":560,"_333":561,"_335":375,"_337":94,"_339":562},"Early access, active development",0.02242640736917729,"The game is in early access, which means that it is not yet a finished product and may contain flaws. However, the developers are actively working on the game, reworking existing features and adding new content.",{"_331":564,"_333":514,"_335":366,"_337":97,"_339":565},"Humorous, pop-culture-inspired art","The game features a humorous art style with pixelated graphics and characters that resemble pop culture icons. This visual style adds to the game's charm and appeal.",{"_331":567,"_333":568,"_335":375,"_337":97,"_339":569},"Intriguing story revealed through conversations",0.013334821603687543,"The game's story is revealed through side conversations, suggesting the player characters are experiments in a computer simulation with various fantasy worlds. This intriguing premise adds depth and mystery to the game's narrative.",{"_331":571,"_333":572,"_335":385,"_337":97,"_339":573},"Competitive rating ladders",0.012611295639241767,"The game features rating ladders for both game types, each with their own leagues. This provides a competitive element and allows players to track their progress and compare themselves to others.",{"_331":575,"_333":572,"_335":385,"_337":97,"_339":576},"Atmospheric soundtrack","The game features a soundtrack that complements the atmosphere of the deep labyrinth. This enhances the overall immersive experience for the player.","emotionsSummary","gameInfo",{"_580":581,"_588":589,"_590":591},"usage",{"_582":583,"_584":585,"_586":587},"totalTokens",6950,"promptTokens",5706,"completionTokens",1244,"gameCategories",[311,322,38,319,305,308,314,302],"mostRequestedFeatures",[592,596,600,603,607,611,615,619,622,626,629,633,636,639,642,645,648,651,654],{"_331":593,"_335":594,"_339":595},"More content and gameplay variety",0.96,"The most common complaint is a lack of depth, variety, and replayability, leading to a repetitive experience. This includes limited content, shallow mechanics, and a lack of meaningful choices.",{"_331":597,"_335":598,"_339":599},"Improved difficulty balancing",0.83,"The game's difficulty is inconsistent and often feels artificial, with sudden spikes and unfair enemy designs. Poor balance, especially in PvP, with over-reliance on RNG, leads to frustrating matches.",{"_331":601,"_335":350,"_339":602},"Option to disable or rework the food mechanic","The food mechanic is widely criticized for being tedious, restrictive, and punishing, forcing players to prioritize food management over exploration and strategic decision-making.",{"_331":604,"_335":605,"_339":606},"Improved game balance",0.34,"The game suffers from poor balance, particularly in PvP, with an over-reliance on RNG and limited viable strategies, leading to frustrating matches.",{"_331":608,"_335":609,"_339":610},"Improved healer AI",0.09,"The healer AI is unreliable and often prioritizes incorrect targets, hindering team strategies and leading to their quick demise.",{"_331":612,"_335":613,"_339":614},"Clearer in-game feedback and information display",0.08,"The game lacks clear feedback and information during battles, making it difficult to understand what is happening and learn from mistakes. Tooltips are uninformative, and it's hard to track important stats or enemy threat levels.",{"_331":616,"_335":617,"_339":618},"More impactful and balanced mutations",0.07,"Mutations often feel uninspired and have minimal strategic impact, with a large number of races diluting choices and some mutations being difficult to obtain.",{"_331":620,"_335":617,"_339":621},"Deeper single-player campaign with more variability","The single-player campaign lacks depth and variability, with runs feeling similar, characters lacking unique traits, and few meaningful unlockables.",{"_331":623,"_335":624,"_339":625},"Reworked late-game class stacking",0.05,"Late-game class stacking is problematic due to level caps, and unit death is overly punishing. Many units within the same class only have stat differences, limiting actual variation.",{"_331":627,"_335":624,"_339":628},"More unlockable content and improved progression system","All units are unlocked from the start, removing a sense of progression and long-term motivation. The game modes don't add much other than minor starting roster changes or restrictive challenge runs.",{"_331":630,"_335":631,"_339":632},"Reworked achievements to be less grindy",0.04,"Some achievements are tedious and require excessive grinding, particularly in the 'King of the Mountain' mode.",{"_331":634,"_335":631,"_339":635},"More run variance and events","The predictable nature of run failures diminishes enjoyment, with defeats sometimes occurring unexpectedly. 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