ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-13
Review summary
  • Definitive roguelike classic experience
  • Exceptional depth and high replayability
  • Multiple endings and coherent story
  • Poor new player onboarding experience
  • Extreme difficulty and brutal learning curve
  • Unbalanced and unfair gameplay mechanics
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Categories

Traditional RoguelikeTurn-based RPGProcedural Dungeon ExplorationExtensive Character CreationPermadeathMultiple Endings

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Risk snapshot

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70.5% PrecisionJan 4, 2016 → Jul 6, 2026
Total revenue at risk
$13,251

~$104 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Black Screen On Launch

Technical · 14.3% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$13,251
Design
Technical
61.6%$8,156
38.4%$5,095
Issue map

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Issue treemap
Design · 66.7% share
Technical · 33.3% share
Issue · Design
Forced Metagaming Kills Experimentation
Share of issues
11.1%
Primary region
United States
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Annoyed
Average sentiment intensity