Dungeons 2

Realmforge Studios

Rank: #4 / 8
Released: 2015
Studio: Realmforge Studios
Genre: strategy video game, simulation video game

At a glance

Dungeons 2 is a dungeon management and strategy game from Realmforge Studios. As the Dungeon Lord, you build a network of dungeons, recruit creatures, and command two factions while defending against heroes. The campaign also takes the action above ground, where you wage war on human cities. The Hand of Terror lets you take direct control of minions and issue commands. Alongside its single-player campaign, the game lists multiplayer for up to four players over LAN or online, with four multiplayer modes. Steam also lists cross-platform multiplayer, achievements, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and partial controller support. The game is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Released in 2015, it combines RPG, simulation, and strategy genres. Its two playable factions, creatures, heroes, campaign, and multiplayer modes give players both dungeon-building and direct conflict to manage.

Who it is for

It suits strategy players who want to build dungeons, recruit creatures, and command a faction against heroes and human cities. Groups can also play multiplayer over LAN or online, with up to four players.

What is good

Four-player online and LAN multiplayer
Four multiplayer modes
Two playable factions
Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS

What to know first

Controller support is partial
Multiplayer is limited to four players

Verdict

Dungeons 2 combines dungeon management with above-ground warfare and direct control of minions. Its campaign and LAN or online multiplayer give both solo players and small groups ways to lead the Dungeon Lord’s forces.