Is Dungeons of Aether a roguelike?

Dungeons of Aether is a turn-based strategic dungeon-crawler from developer Dan Furnace. It is a spin-off from Rivals of Aether and takes place in the same universe but with a different style and gameplay. This may leave you wondering if Dungeons of Aether is a roguelike.

The and is yes and no—Dungeons of Aether features both roguelike and roguelite gameplay. The story takes place in roguelite runs through the different biomes with you returning to town to prepare for your next journey. However, the true challenge and roguelike features lie in the Challenge Dungeons.

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What are Challenge Dungeons in Dungeons of Aether?

Challenge Dungeons will offer you a true roguelike challenge in Dungeons of Aether. These are procedurally generated and have unique rules and random starting equipment. To succeed, you must successfully go through each of the Dungeons of Aether's biomes in a single run.

The story mode of Dungeons of Aether offers a more casual gameplay experience, while Challenge Dungeons will test your skills. Challenge Dungeons also have a leaderboard you can climb by earning the most gold on a run!

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