Dungeons of Aether

Dungeons of Aether

Released Feb 2023

Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.

82% positive · 655 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Dungeons of Aether launched on February 28, 2023 as a complete, self-contained turn-based dungeon crawler. Following launch, the developer was very active through 2023, shipping a series of patches that addressed bugs, balance issues, quality-of-life improvements, and new features such as additional language support (Japanese, Spanish, French in April 2023, Russian in November 2023) and a New Game+ mode. There is only one major content release in the post-launch history, and no DLC has ever been listed on the store. The most recent developer communication was on November 21, 2023 (Patch 1.15), which added New Game+ and Russian localization. Since then — over two and a half years ago as of June 2026 — there have been no further posts, announcements, or updates of any kind. No roadmap, season pass, or future content has ever been announced. The game was released as a finished product, and the post-launch activity consisted entirely of polish and refinement rather than expansion. The sustained silence since November 2023, combined with the absence of any outstanding commitments or announced future content, indicates the game's content is complete.
Evidence
Patch 1.15 added New Game+ mode and Russian localization. This is the last developer communication on record.
news post · Nov 21, 2023 source development ending
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Dungeons of Aether launched on Steam as a complete turn-based dungeon crawler with Story Mode and Challenge Dungeons.
news post · Feb 28, 2023 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Aether Studios
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game



Dungeons of Aether is a turn-based dungeon crawler designed by Nikita ‘ampersandbear’ Belorusov from the Aether Studios team. Rivals of Aether is known for its intense competition and twitch skills, while Dungeons of Aether allows you to take things at your own pace - but it’s still just as challenging! Every choice you make can lead you deeper into the dungeons or to an early demise. Will you carry out a treasure chest, or be carried out in a pine box?

The combat in Dungeons of Aether uses a dice draft system that ensures each battle is unique while challenging the player to adapt the pool of dice each turn. Use fortune to your favor to defeat your foes, collect treasures and shift the odds in your favor...



Dungeons of Aether introduces four exciting new heroes to the world of Aether, each with their own unique skills and memorable personalities.

Fleet is the self-proclaimed protector of her hometown of Julesvale, although she’s seen as a clumsy menace more than a hero. As the jack of all trades, Fleet is a great character for learning the combat system.

Hamir is a former Wall Runner from the mighty Rock Wall. He has made his way to Julesvale in exile after losing his trusted partner. Hamir now finds himself looking for a purpose and the courage to carry on.. Hamir is strong and sturdy, weathering blows until the time is right to crush his foes.

Slade is a pirate from the far-off Polekai Islands. He has made his way to Julesvale hunting a mysterious rare mineral unique to Julesvale. Rumor has it the mineral is key to saving his homeland. Slade’s style and swagger allow him to dodge attacks entirely if his speed is high enough.

Artemis is a renowned general in the Fire Mora who often fought alongside Zetterburn. She was sent to Julesvale by Emperor Loxodont on a secret mission. Artemis can heal her wounds in battle, showing off her innate regeneration abilities.



The world of Aether is expanding and Dungeons of Aether adds a new, fascinating facet to the ever-expanding lore! Travel to the steam-punk town of Julesvale and brave the sprawling caverns underneath it. In Story Mode, you’ll play a roguelite adventure that has you starting each dive from town. There you can interact with towns folk and spend your hard-earned gold to gear up for your next run.



Each of the dungeons you’ll dive into have new challenges to face and rewards to collect. As you dive into Julesvale Mines, the Lava Caves, the Underground Oasis and the Mineral Deposits, you’ll be able to collect Journal Entries that reveal even more about Julesvale and its legendary past.



For those of you looking for true roguelike difficulty, the Challenge Dungeons are where you will want to test your skills. Each Challenge Dungeon is randomly generated with unique events and fights. Your mission is to go through all of the biomes in the game in a single run.



Story Mode gives you a chance to casually prepare, interact with NPCs, and savor the exploration of the world, In Challenge Dungeons it’s all up to you!. The Challenge Dungeons also feature a leaderboard based on how much gold you have at the end of the run. Will you spend your gold to make sure you can get through or are you greedy?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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