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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon R9 390 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR Notes supplémentaires : Lower end systems may work. Try at your own risk.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or higher Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Ancient Dungeon

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 3, 2021
sample: 424 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 1,755 reviews (« Very Positive »)
18,99€ 13,29€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are losing dozens of hours to the depths of this VR roguelike, with deep session lengths proving that the sword-swinging loop hooks immediately. Out of 424 sampled post-release reviews, 93 percent are positive, anchoring a staggering 95 percent overall approval rate across 1,755 Steam ratings.

What it's about: Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.

In-game

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« played with gf, gf stand at corner, i kill everything, gf cheers me, gf like game, me happy »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 8 h played11
« 99% of the hours I spent was modding the game 10/10 would recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1359 h played1
« I really like this game. Spent a lot of time on the Beta standalone on the Quest! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played1
« I would write a full review but the adventure of the dungeon calls. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 7 h played1
« Crystal Prisom make me want to do incredibly bad things to people apart from that it's pretty neat they even made me a tester »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 189 h played1
« before game :I During game :) After game :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 94 h played11
« Not enough variety in gameplay and interesting encounters to warrant playing, as the novelty of the bare-bones dungeon layouts and copy paste enemies each level gets stale really quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« extremely repetitive and boring »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played11
« too easy, cleared it solo first run took almost no damage... i bought this because of all the whiner reviews saying it was "hard" but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ was i disappointed... refunded and never looking back, clearly meant for small children. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 h played4
« the only good roguelike is hades »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 0 h played2
« jeu amusant au début, mais devient vite répétitif avec un gros manque de contenu. le fait de perdre toute progression quand on meurt et revenir à 0 est très pénalisant. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 5 h played
« you can play as Tricky the Clown and kill skeletons with a spell casting wand »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played1

In players' words

« played with gf, gf stand at corner, i kill everything, gf cheers me, gf like game, me happy »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 8 h played11
« Not enough variety in gameplay and interesting encounters to warrant playing, as the novelty of the bare-bones dungeon layouts and copy paste enemies each level gets stale really quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« 99% of the hours I spent was modding the game 10/10 would recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1359 h played1
« extremely repetitive and boring »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played11
« I really like this game. Spent a lot of time on the Beta standalone on the Quest! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played1
« too easy, cleared it solo first run took almost no damage... i bought this because of all the whiner reviews saying it was "hard" but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ was i disappointed... refunded and never looking back, clearly meant for small children. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 h played4
« I would write a full review but the adventure of the dungeon calls. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 7 h played1
« the only good roguelike is hades »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 0 h played2
« Crystal Prisom make me want to do incredibly bad things to people apart from that it's pretty neat they even made me a tester »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 189 h played1
« jeu amusant au début, mais devient vite répétitif avec un gros manque de contenu. le fait de perdre toute progression quand on meurt et revenir à 0 est très pénalisant. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 5 h played
« before game :I During game :) After game :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 94 h played11
« you can play as Tricky the Clown and kill skeletons with a spell casting wand »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=156
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=55
Multiplayer
98 % pos · n=42
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=27
Performance
62 % pos · n=13
Value for money
77 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay156139512
Content / longevity554546
Multiplayer424110
Graphics / art272340
Performance13814
Value for money131021
Stability / bugs4004
Audio / music3300
Interface / UX3300
Story / writing2110

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.

🪤 46 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
70 % (n=43)
2-10h
91 % (n=120)
10-25h
99 % (n=134)
>25h
98 % (n=127)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2025 : 97% positive97MarApr 2025 : 95% positive95AprJun 2025 : 94% positive94JunJul 2025 : 86% positive86JulAug 2025 : 90% positive90AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepNov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 85% positive85JanFeb 2026 : 93% positive93FebApr 2026 : 87% positive87AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96JulAug 2026 : 95% positive95Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 81 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat and mechanics anchor the experience, generating 139 positive mentions out of 156 total statements.
  • Endgame variety and overall content depth satisfy adventurers, with 45 positive mentions out of 55.
  • Cooperative play shines brightly in the VR space, securing 41 positive mentions out of 42.
  • Visual style and retro-flavored aesthetics hit the mark, pulling 23 positive mentions out of 27.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability falters for a few, marked by 4 negative mentions specifically targeting bugs out of 4 total statements.
  • Performance optimization draws occasional friction, reflected in 4 negative mentions out of 13.

Who is it for?

Virtual reality enthusiasts looking for an immersive, highly replayable action RPG that thrives in cooperative sessions will find endless value here.

Is Ancient Dungeon worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 1,755 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and mechanics anchor the experience, generating. Current price: 13,29€ (30% off).

Verdict

With 127 players logging over 25 hours at a stellar 98 percent positive rate, the journey down into these pixelated halls is remarkably addictive. Despite minor technical hiccups, the sheer strength of its VR mechanics makes it an essential descent.

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