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Below the Crown

Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.

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Developer
Misfits Attic
Publisher
Misfits Attic, Shochiku
Release
April 21, 2026
103 days ago
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Very Positive107 reviews94.4%

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About the Game

Welcome to the Dungeon

The Emperor wants gold, and you're just the wizard to get it. Journey into the depths with a Rook, an Archer, and maybe a spell or two. Upgrade your party, learn new skills yourself, and discover what’s really going on in the darkness below. Spend the gold you find to help you survive - or risk saving it for the Emperor.

Chess meets Awesome

No memorizing openings, long drawn-out endgames, or stalemates. Start with 1 piece instead of 16. Cast new pieces with exciting abilities onto the board. No analysis paralysis – enemy movement stays basic until you encounter the dungeon’s bosses… Collect Undo Tokens if you need ’em, or more gold if you don’t!

You are not Alone

Post your epic victories as challenges to the community! Watch replays from top players to further improve your skills as you take on Daily Challenges in this massively single-player experience.

This is a Test

Answer simple questions based on your psychological state and relationships to your pieces as you progress through the depths of the Dungeon. Please answer openly and honestly. Your answers will not be used against you.

Key Features

  • Explore procedural dungeons with a variety of wizards with different abilities

  • Outwit opponents using tactical, Chess-inspired combat

  • Use powerful spells and flashy explosions to shake up the board

  • Take psychological tests and wonder why. Everything is fine!

  • Try Infinite and Random Dungeon Modes

  • Issue challenges to other players, share replays, and compete in daily challenges against the community

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