Info about Dome Keeper: The Lost Keepers:

Official game description:
The Lost Keepers are here!
Learn and master two new Dome Keeper playstyles with The Infiltrator, a nimble keeper moving swiftly with a rope and skilled jumps; and The Beastmaster, an arcane keeper traversing the mines with agile tentacles and their catgoblin minions.
Along with the new keepers, this DLC includes a full set of cosmetic content to discover and unlock, plus extra goodies:
*   9 new assignments
*   5 unlockable new pets
*   4 unlockable skins for The Infiltrator and 4 unlockable skins for The Beastmaster
*   2 new skins for The Engineer and The Assessor
*   The Infiltrator OST
*   The Beastmaster OST

Release date: Apr 13, 2026

Categories: Player Customization, Resource Management, Exploration, Platformer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Progression, Action-Adventure


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 50.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The first piece of evidence indicates that the user has played many hours of the game, suggesting a high total playtime. The second piece of evidence supports the idea of extended gameplay due to the variety added by the DLC, implying significant playtime for game completion. However, there is no specific evidence provided for story completion, session length, or endgame playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game initially frustrates players due to technical issues and misleading tutorials, but it becomes enjoyable in multiplayer or co-op modes.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Multiplayer
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: misleading tutorials; technical issues; stuttering; framerate drops
  - Unlock drivers: multiplayer; co-op
  - Conditions: playing with friends; using gamepad
- Player Archetypes:
  - Relaxed Co-op Miner (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying a chill and cooperative gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and relaxed resource management.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: co-op player; resource manager
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Terraria
  - Frustrated Single-Player Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a satisfying single-player experience.
    - Playstyle: Single-player focused, critical of gameplay mechanics.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: hardcore player; single-player enthusiast
    - Reference games: Deep Rock Galactic; No Man's Sky


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Infiltrator is fun and unique (weight 0.76): The Infiltrator is praised for being fun to play with a high skill ceiling. Players enjoy its unique mechanics and control scheme, which differentiate it from other characters.
- Beastmaster is highly praised (weight 0.72): Players consistently describe the Beastmaster as fun, amazing, and a favorite keeper with a neat gimmick. The character is enjoyed for its methodical and perfect gameplay.
- New keepers are fun (weight 0.64): Both new keepers are described as fun and enjoyable to play. Players love the fantasy and variety they bring to the game.
- New characters add variety (weight 0.61): The new characters are distinct and add meaningful twists to the gameplay. They are seen as a good addition that enhances the game's variety.
- Positive reception of the DLC (weight 0.48): The DLC is well-received, with players expressing happiness and satisfaction. It is considered a great addition to the game.
- New pets and character designs (weight 0.41): New pets and character designs, such as the ninja design, are well-received and add to the game's appeal.
- Grappling hook mechanic is enjoyed (weight 0.31): Players enjoy the grappling hook mechanic, finding it awesome and fun to use.
- Game and soundtrack are good (weight 0.3): Players find the game and its soundtrack to be very good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.3): Players enjoy the chill and relaxing gameplay, finding it enjoyable and worth the money spent.
- Fun and unique gameplay elements (weight 0.28): Players enjoy various fun and unique gameplay elements, such as the mineral candy shish kebab and different character abilities.
- Developers add new gameplay (weight 0.23): Players trust the developers to keep adding completely new and juicy gameplay elements.
- High mobility with upgrades (weight 0.22): Players appreciate the high mobility and the fun, useful upgrades that come with the new characters.
- Upgrades and gadgets change playstyle (weight 0.22): Upgrades and gadgets make a big difference and change the playstyle drastically, adding to the game's depth.
- New assignments are interesting (weight 0.21): The new assignments added to the game are found to be interesting by players.
- Final piece missing from the game (weight 0.12): The DLC is seen as the final piece that was missing from the game, completing the experience.

Common complaints:
- Performance and screen issues (weight 0.61): The game suffers from various performance issues, including screen problems and general performance degradation.
- Infiltrator mining problems (weight 0.41): The Infiltrator character has issues with mining, making it frustrating or impossible to perform this action.
- KB+M and gamepad control issues (weight 0.39): There are issues with keyboard and mouse controls as well as gamepad controls, making certain actions difficult or impossible.
- Character-specific bugs (weight 0.39): Specific characters like the Ninja and Beastmaster have severe bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck.
- Tutorial and translation problems (weight 0.35): The game's tutorial is misleading, and there are issues with translations, particularly in Chinese, affecting the player experience.
- Annoying bugs and character control (weight 0.31): Players encounter various annoying bugs and have difficulty controlling certain characters, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Modding and profile issues (weight 0.22): Game updates have broken modding capabilities, and there are issues with player profiles not being available.
- DLC and character balance (weight 0.21): The DLC feels underdeveloped, and there are balance issues with characters like the Infiltrator compared to vanilla keepers.
- OST and character feedback (weight 0.19): The new original soundtrack did not fully resonate with players, and some older characters are considered boring.
- Resource loss and gameplay impact (weight 0.13): A bug causes players to lose resources, significantly affecting the gameplay experience and progression.
- Multiplayer game difficulty (weight 0.12): Players find it difficult to locate and join multiplayer games, impacting the multiplayer experience.
- Price and value concerns (weight 0.11): Players express concerns about the high price of the DLC and its perceived value.

Gameplay feedback:
- Infiltrator's unique abilities (weight 0.56): The Infiltrator character is highlighted for unique abilities such as the grappling hook and kunai mechanics, which add a distinct playstyle.
- Beastmaster's strategic gameplay (weight 0.41): The Beastmaster character is appreciated for its strategic elements, including slave mechanics and mine layout planning, which offer a fun and engaging experience.
- Platformer-style and mobility mechanics (weight 0.23): The game features platformer-style gameplay with parkour and mobility mechanics, enhancing the overall player experience.
- Character DLC and upgrades (weight 0.21): The game offers character DLC and an upgrades system, providing additional content and customization options.
- Guild assignments and gadgets (weight 0.21): Guild assignments and various gadgets affect gameplay, offering different ways to approach the game's challenges.
- Aiming and mineral mechanics (weight 0.19): The game includes aiming mechanics and unique features like the mineral candy shish kebab, adding variety to the gameplay.
- Resource management mechanics (weight 0.13): The game includes resource management and transport mechanics, adding a layer of strategy and planning.
- Modding and technical issues (weight 0.13): Some players have reported issues with modding, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- New characters add twists (weight 0.12): New characters introduce meaningful twists to the gameplay, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues on Steam Deck (weight 0.65): Players report significant performance problems, including lagging and stuttering, particularly when playing on Steam Deck. These issues are exacerbated with certain characters like Beastmaster and during pathfinding.

Recommendations:
- More button configuration options (weight 0.14): Players are requesting additional customization for button controls to better suit their preferences.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated primarily due to bugs and performance issues, particularly with the Infiltrator character. Screen and control issues, as well as framerate problems, significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- Happy (weight 0.12): Players express happiness with the addition of new keepers and the overall positive experience with the DLC. The Infiltrator character also contributes to this positive sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.1): Enjoyment stems from the fun gameplay mechanics of the new keepers, particularly the Beastmaster and Infiltrator. The Infiltrator's control scheme and grappling hook, as well as the Beastmaster's chill experience, are highlighted.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.1): Players are enthusiastic about the new characters and their unique mechanics. The Infiltrator, Beastmaster, and ninja characters, along with their specific abilities and soundtracks, are particularly enjoyed.
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Disappointment arises from the perceived decline in game quality with the DLC and dissatisfaction with the Infiltrator character. Players feel they cannot recommend the DLC in its current state.
- Appreciation (weight 0.07): Players appreciate the addition of new content and the variation it brings to the game. The inclusion of multiplayer and new characters is particularly valued.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction comes from the unique characters added, which are seen as worth the money spent. The Beastmaster character and its soundtrack, along with the overall mix of new characters, contribute to this feeling.
- Frustrated (weight 0.05): Players are frustrated due to specific issues with the Infiltrator and Beastmaster characters. The Infiltrator's mining gimmick not working as intended is a notable cause.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the Infiltrator's speed, high mobility, and unique abilities. These aspects make the character particularly fun to play.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Players express happiness with the DLC, indicating a very positive reception of the new content.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): The Infiltrator character generates excitement due to its fun gameplay and high skill ceiling.
- Trust (weight 0.02): Players express trust in the developers to address and fix current issues in future patches.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is directed towards the game design and the way developers have implemented new features.}