KeeperRL

KeeperRL

Released Feb 2024

KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.

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Evaluation

KeeperRL launched as version 1.0 on February 29, 2024, after over a decade in development. Since launch, the developer has delivered three major numbered updates at a steady pace: version 1.1 "Black Mass" on October 22, 2024 (adding the Corrupted Church playable faction), version 1.2 "Polish the Polish" on July 4, 2025 (adding localization and quality-of-life improvements), and version 1.3 "Child Catcher" on October 26, 2025 (adding a playable witch character). These are spaced roughly 4–9 months apart, establishing a clear pattern of substantial post-launch content. Alongside these major updates, the developer has shipped numerous feature patches and bug fixes — the most recent being a hotfix on August 28, 2025. On July 4, 2025, the developer explicitly stated that "development of KeeperRL is still going strong, even 1.5 years after the 1.0 launch." The most recent major release was version 1.3 on October 26, 2025. As of today, October 8, 2026, approximately 11.5 months have passed since that update. The established cadence between major releases has ranged from roughly 4–9 months (v1.0 to v1.1: ~8 months; v1.1 to v1.2: ~8.5 months; v1.2 to v1.3: ~4 months). At roughly 11.5 months since v1.3, the current gap is approaching the outer edge of the historical cadence window, but has not yet exceeded it by a clear margin. The developer has also not communicated any statement signaling an end to development. The game's last developer communication (the v1.3 release post) was on October 26, 2025. No specific future content has been announced, and no unreleased DLC is listed. However, given the consistent rhythm of major updates and the absence of any developer statement indicating content development has concluded, the game continues to show the hallmarks of ongoing development.
Evidence
KeeperRL 1.3 'Child Catcher' released, adding a new playable witch character with four witchcraft schools. Most recent major content update.
news post · Oct 26, 2025 source content shipped
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KeeperRL 1.2 'Polish the Polish' released. Developer explicitly states 'development of KeeperRL is still going strong, even 1.5 years after the 1.0 launch' and mentions more languages coming soon.
news post · Jul 4, 2025 source development ongoing
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2017

Media

Details

Publisher
Electric Succubi
Achievements
33
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

A retro roguelike dungeon simulator

KeeperRL combines classic dungeon simulator gameplay with roguelike and RPG elements. As an evil keeper you will dig out and construct a dungeon and recruit malicious minions to help do your bidding. You’ll train and equip them and take up the fight with the forces of good around you.

Engage in combat and take direct control of your minions and in true roguelike fashion fight tactical battles in a simultaneous turn-based manner. When you make a move, your enemies also move. 

Dungeon management

Dig deep into the mountain and establish a great dungeon to fit the needs of you and your minions. Ensure there’s sleeping quarters, training rooms and crafting stations and decorations. Make sure your dungeon is defensible against invaders using traps, guard areas and choke points. 

Multiple playable factions

Master up to 10 unique factions and their respective keepers. Play as a Dark Wizard mastering the art of black magic, a Necromancer forging an army of undead or play as a Goblin King, leading a horde of greenskins on a quest to find the lost goblin matrons. Your choice of faction will impact gameplay and the style of your dungeon.

Roguelike

The world is procedurally generated and simulated on a very detailed level. Creatures use equipment and consumable items. There are dozens of special items, spells, attributes and special attacks. Cut off the heads and limbs and blind or poison your enemies in combat and if you’re not careful your enemies can do the same to you. If your Keeper dies it’s game over and you’ll have to start over again so consider your tactics carefully.

Quickly get your dungeon going and go on your first raid, but the game continues to reveal more depth the longer you play and manage to stay alive. 

Explore and expand

Explore the world around you through a large world map with dangerous locations to raid and pillage for loot and infamy as other factions might attempt to raid your dungeon if you fail to defeat them.

You’ll also explore the mountain you’ve built your dungeon in as you can come across precious resources, treasures or dangerous perils above and below you.

Multiple Floors

Expand your dungeon and dig tunnels and rooms in both vertical directions as KeeperRL supports many Z-levels. 

Online map sharing and mods

Download dungeons made by other players from Steam Workshop, and places them on your world map as enemies. See how others design their fortresses, fight with their minions, and steal their loot! After winning the game, you'll have the option to share your dungeon online as well.

Or browse and download any number of the great mods available for the game through Steam Workshop. 

Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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