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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.

KeeperRL is a underground, simulation and rogue-like game developed and published by Electric Succubi.
Released on February 29th 2024 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 2 languages: English and Polish.

It has received 1,664 reviews of which 1,406 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified KeeperRL into these genres:

Underground Simulation Rogue-like Villain Protagonist Procedural Generation Retro Moddable Zombies Vampire Base-Building Building Dwarf Sandbox Strategy Dark Fantasy Management Old School Survival Werewolves Mining

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System requirements

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Windows

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

MacOS

OS: 10.7 Lion
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

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Feb. 2026

This is a tough one to recommend. I did have fun with it, and think that people familiar with (and who like) Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress will have fun with this as well, so it's a recommendation for those people. It's fun early and mid game to build up your minions, and go conquer other tribes to imprision, enslave and then torture pawns into joining your faction, but that's the game, that basically it, there isn't anything else to do. The game seems like it's going to be deep but it's just a shallow experiance compared to the games that inspired it. This game isn't Dungeon Keeper, or Evil Genius, like I thought it was going to be when I bought it. The base building is really minor and for the most part unimportant. Traps are for the most part unnecessary and useless. What you do is gather a group of minions, train, and go raiding with them. The early and mid game is fun, but as you get into late game it gets to be a real drag to finish the run? Some runs take 10-20 hours depending on how careful you are. Which brings me to the permadeath stuff, it doesn't need to be here, nor does it help the game, also you can't stop your character from moving into an unexplored space, each move is a turn, and your keeper can die because the game doesn't auto pause when you see a new hostil or something like that with him (this really should be a feature included). Usually what ends up happening if you've invested more than an hour in a base is you just alt-f4 when your keeper dies for some stupid reason and go through the load screen again so you don't loose your progress. So the game is fun until mid game, late game not so good. This is recommended for fans of the genre only, and I don't mean dungeon keeper or evil genius (those are different games), I mean if you're looking for a shallow simpler version of dwarf fortress or rimworld.

Nov. 2025

KeeperRL is one of those rare gems that takes a classic concept — building an evil dungeon, commanding minions, and conquering the overworld — and elevates it with incredible depth, charm, and freedom. If you're into Dungeon Keeper, Dwarf Fortress, or RimWorld, this game feels like all three had a wonderfully chaotic baby. Deep, Satisfying Base-Building The heart of KeeperRL is designing your underground lair from scratch. You dig out caverns, carve polished hallways, set traps, build libraries and workshops, and watch your minions bring your sinister vision to life. The building tools are intuitive, flexible, and reward creativity — whether you want a functional murder-fortress or a stylish subterranean city. A Surprisingly Smart Simulation Every creature has needs, skills, schedules, moods, and combat tendencies. Goblins train, imps haul resources, succubi charm enemies, vampires brood until nightfall… it all feels alive. The simulation is light enough to learn quickly but deep enough to create memorable stories. Tactical, Hands-On Combat Unlike many management sims, KeeperRL lets you take direct control of your minions. You can lead raids yourself — casting spells, smashing enemies, and looting rival keepers. The combination of turn-based tactical combat and squad-based raiding makes every expedition tense and rewarding. Roguelike Density With Sandbox Freedom The procedural generation in KeeperRL keeps every world fresh. No two maps or factions feel the same, and the constant variety makes each run tell its own emergent story. You’re always adapting, optimising, or scrambling for survival. Massive Variety of Minions & Enemies Beasts, undead, demons, orcs, living armors, mages, cultists — you name it. Each creature type excels at specific roles, enabling countless strategies for defending your lair or steamrolling the overworld. Recruiting rare legendary creatures is a special thrill. Meaningful Player Choice Do you play as a dark sorcerer raising undead? A mountain tribe building a war-camp? Or the experimental Adventurer mode, where you explore the world as a lone hero? Every playstyle feels radically different and opens new strategies (and disasters to cause). Constantly Updated The developer is passionate and active, pushing out meaningful updates with new content, balance tweaks, and performance improvements. It feels like a living project with a bright future. Verdict: KeeperRL is one of the most unique and rewarding dungeon-management roguelikes ever created. It’s deep without being overwhelming, chaotic in the best way, and endlessly replayable thanks to emergent storytelling and constant updates. If you’re even remotely into strategy, sims, roguelikes, or evil lair fantasies… Buy it. You’ll lose days to it — and enjoy every minute.

Nov. 2025

Early access release was in 2015, at the time of writing it is 2025. A decade of free updates. Maybe you like the game, maybe you don't, but one thing you'll never have to worry about is the developer ever abandoning this game.

May 2025

Clearly, those who write bad reviews did not play pre-steam Dwarf Fortress. Or Lemmings. Yeah, your minions are dumb, and you got to hand-hold them in delicate situations. And yes, a game with many interacting mechanics can take disturbingly weird directions. And yes, sometimes there are bugs. Having played Angband, ADOM, Dwarf Fortress, Gnomoria, etc, I still think this is a solid game for those who want to enjoy the genre without investing months into masochistic gameplay.

May 2025

Like dwarf fortress but just digging, base building, and raids. While not a deep experience, still every bit as satisfying in the afore-mentioned regards.

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KeeperRL is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam.

KeeperRL is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 16.79€ on Steam.

KeeperRL received 1,406 positive votes out of a total of 1,664 achieving a rating of 8.08.

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KeeperRL was developed and published by Electric Succubi.

KeeperRL is playable and fully supported on Windows.

KeeperRL is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

KeeperRL is playable and fully supported on Linux.

KeeperRL is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for KeeperRL. Explore additional content available for KeeperRL on Steam.

KeeperRL is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

KeeperRL does not support Steam Remote Play.

KeeperRL is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for KeeperRL.

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Electric Succubi

Publisher

Electric Succubi

Release 29 Feb 2024

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