MISTROGUE: Mist and the Living Dungeons
Released Oct 2023
MISTROGUE is a "Mystery Dungeon" style real-time action JRPG. Explore an ever-changing "Living Dungeon". Fight through the monster hordes and gimmicks with your own skill builds while paving your path with "Maze Stone"!
69% positive · 205 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
MISTROGUE launched in Early Access on April 24, 2023 and reached its full 1.0 release on October 27, 2023. During Early Access, the developer shipped two major content updates: a Hard Mode and balance overhaul on June 5, 2023, and a large content drop adding the Endless Hyperspace dungeon and Memory Treasure system on June 29, 2023. The full release on October 27, 2023 added two further major features — the Battle Road challenge dungeon and the Skill Book quest system — along with over 20 items and 15 new skills. A follow-up balance and content patch on November 17, 2023 added two new skills and new items, and adjusted systems for the Battle Road. The last substantive developer communication was a minor bug fix on February 19, 2024, where the developer noted they would "continue to make bug fixes and balance adjustments." No new content has been announced, no unreleased DLC exists on the store, and there has been no developer communication of any kind since February 19, 2024 — over 28 months before today's date of June 21, 2026. The game was released at a reduced price specifically because it was described as a complete package, and the at-launch post confirmed no roadmap beyond the already-delivered features. The post-launch update cadence consisted of two patches in October–November 2023 and a single bug fix in February 2024, after which all activity ceased. This extended silence, combined with no announced future content, indicates the game has concluded its post-launch support.
Evidence
Full 1.0 release launched with Battle Road challenge dungeon and Skill Book quest system, plus 20+ items and 15 new skills. Developer stated they would continue bug fixes and balance adjustments and mentioned working on a Nintendo Switch version.
Post-launch balance and content patch added two new skills and new items. Last substantial content update.
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Developer
Publisher
Polyscape Inc.
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game

MISTROGUE is a real-time 3D rogue-like action game originally created as an homage to the “Mystery Dungeon” series. A new map is generated each time the protagonist steps into the dungeon, and players must fight through monster hordes using their chosen skill builds and use “Maze Stones” to pave their path.
Knowing how to build your skill sets and when to use items becomes even more important than your technique in action to beat the game. Utilize the “Skill Book” to find out which skill builds work the best for you.
Characteristics:
- Explore the ever-changing “Living Dungeon”
Every time the dungeon is entered a new map is generated, and the protagonist Mist’s level is reset to Lv.1. It’s entirely possible a monster house will suddenly make an appearance the moment you step in! - Build your own Skill Sets
Weapons, shields and bracelets have skill slots that allow skills to be installed into them. With some help from your “Skill Book”, you can find over 80 combinations that can work in your favor. Finding which skills have the best synergy for you to fight difficult enemies is part of the fun. - A real-time action system that keeps you on your toes
There are several tactics you can use. For example, counterattacking immediately after removing yourself from your enemies AOE. When in a pinch, use skills that deal area damage or skill scrolls that inflict negative status effects to your enemies. You can also buff yourself by using items. - Maze Stones will help you through gimmicks
“Maze Stones” can create or remove footholds in the dungeon. It’s a unique system in the game that can help you make your way to treasure boxes in tricky areas, or even save you from difficult monster hordes. - Various content
“Story mode” follows Mist’s journey in the main storyline, while the “Endless Hyperspace” is a challenging dungeon that has to be beat with no equipment or items found in your inventory. The hardest dungeon is “The Battle Road”, which is sure to put your Skill Sets to the test. Lastly, “Memory Treasure” is for the collector at heart, but it also adds more to the main storyline.
Characters

Mist (Protagonist)
The player’s alter ego, Mist is a young man who braves the Living Dungeons alone. He’s from Lootgar, where treasure hunters gather. Mist may seem aloof at first glance, but he’s got a burning determination within him to find his father that went missing when he was a child. After hearing about the Feril Ruins, he’s eager to uncover the secrets that lie within its dungeons. Lupo is his childhood friend.
Lupo (Supporting character)
A merchant from “Lootgar”. Having no fighting skills under her belt, Lupo runs her business by buying items from Mist and other explorers or treasure hunters willing to draw a contract with her. Her family has been in the business for generations, and it show in her money-minded ways. She wears a hood with rabbit ears, which is a symbol of prosperity, and you can catch a glimpse of her long hair from the hem of her clothes. (It’s not a tail.)
Other characters include Rex, who always has a tip on how to fight better, and Latte, who is your trusted warehouse manager. You also get to meet Lukia in the Endless Hyperspace. Whoever you meet, they are sure to add color to your adventures.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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