Beneath the Mountain

Item: Beneath the Mountain
Rating: 63
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-13

Summary

Engaging gameplay with customization offers depth.
Appealing art style enhances the experience.
Base building and survival elements engage players.
Clunky controls and pathfinding are problematic.
Lacks content, replayability, and balancing.
Buggy and unfinished state hurts experience.

Categories

City BuilderReal-time StrategySurvivalTower DefenseResource ManagementRoguelikeCharacter Progression

Reviews (sample size): 106
Helpful reviews: 98%
Unhelpful reviews: 2%
Protest reviews: 0%

63%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
37%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 181
Negative points: 245
Gameplay points: 75
Perf. points: 30
Rec. points: 102
Misc points: 24

Point	Description	Importance
Fun, engaging gameplay with potential Description The game is praised for its fun and engaging gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting its potential and addictive qualities. The core mechanics and concepts are appealing, and the game is considered enjoyable despite being in early access or developed by a solo developer. Importance 76%	The game is praised for its fun and engaging gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting its potential and addictive qualities. The core mechanics and concepts are appealing, and the game is considered enjoyable despite being in early access or developed by a solo developer.	76%
Depth and replayability via customization Description Reviewers appreciate the game's depth and replayability, stemming from diverse playstyles, upgrade options, and a rune system. Players can experiment with different builds, unit types, and perks to personalize their experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs. Importance 61%	Reviewers appreciate the game's depth and replayability, stemming from diverse playstyles, upgrade options, and a rune system. Players can experiment with different builds, unit types, and perks to personalize their experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.	61%
Appealing art style and UI Description The game's art style and overall aesthetic are well-received, particularly the dwarven theme and detailed graphics. The UI is also noted for being intuitive and thematic, contributing to a positive visual experience. Importance 27%	The game's art style and overall aesthetic are well-received, particularly the dwarven theme and detailed graphics. The UI is also noted for being intuitive and thematic, contributing to a positive visual experience.	27%
Engaging base building and survival Description The game provides engaging base building and survival elements, with constant pressure from enemies. Defensive mechanics allow players to build gates and walls, and position units on the walls. Importance 12%	The game provides engaging base building and survival elements, with constant pressure from enemies. Defensive mechanics allow players to build gates and walls, and position units on the walls.	12%
Combines familiar mechanics uniquely Description The game is frequently compared to other titles like Dungeon Keeper, Evil Genius, and They Are Billions, blending elements from these games with a unique dwarven theme. This combination of familiar mechanics and a fresh setting is seen as a positive aspect. Importance 8%	The game is frequently compared to other titles like Dungeon Keeper, Evil Genius, and They Are Billions, blending elements from these games with a unique dwarven theme. This combination of familiar mechanics and a fresh setting is seen as a positive aspect.	8%
Traps are fun and enjoyable Description Traps are a fun and enjoyable part of the game. Players can construct various traps for enemies. Importance 8%	Traps are a fun and enjoyable part of the game. Players can construct various traps for enemies.	8%
Frequent updates add content Description The game receives frequent updates that add new content, units, and features. Recent changes to consumables allow players to set up units with buffs or items for combat. Importance 8%	The game receives frequent updates that add new content, units, and features. Recent changes to consumables allow players to set up units with buffs or items for combat.	8%
Customizable wave settings Description Players can customize wave power and wave time settings, making the game easier. The wave timer prevents complacency and maintains player motivation. Importance 4%	Players can customize wave power and wave time settings, making the game easier. The wave timer prevents complacency and maintains player motivation.	4%