Dragon is Dead
June 6, 2025
You are an immortal warrior, a so-called Successor, chosen by the God of Light [Lu], the God of Fire [Ashuran], and the God of Water [Harnia]. When you die in battle, you return to the source of your lineage and are resurrected, growing stronger through the experience, equipment, and rune …
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Critic Reviews (16)
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75.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
30.0
"The ruthless, difficult roguelite Dragon Is Dead unashamedly displays its influences. For players who like to master difficult mechanics, the game offers comprehensive character customization, tight, gratifying combat, and a rewarding gaming loop. Although it struggles with level diversity, narrative …"
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60.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
70.0
"Dragon is Dead has evolved significantly since its Early Access debut. TeamSuneat has delivered on much of its promise, delivering a more polished action roguelite packed with content and engaging combat. The inclusion of a new playable character, UI improvements, …"
Read original review"Dragon is Dead is an interesting experiment that bases many of its ideas on popular Metroidvania games, adding RPG elements that make its gameplay very addictive, and if you are a fan of "Blasphemouslike" games, this title is for you."
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
73.0
"Dragon Is Dead establishes itself as a 2D action roguelite with tremendous potential and undeniable charm, especially for those who appreciate fast-paced gameplay and a deep progression system. TeamSuneat wears its influences proudly, skillfully blending mechanics and atmospheres reminiscent of …"
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70.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
65.0
"Dragon is Dead doesn’t exactly revolutionise the side-scrolling platformer, but between the vast skill trees, plethora of items and their effects, and different player classes, every run feels unique. Even different styles of the same character can feel like playing …"
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50.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
29.0
"It’s a gorgeous pixel-art game that liberally borrows from Diablo in all the right ways, and as a big fan of both ARPGs and roguelikes, Dragon is Dead was a refreshing mash-up of both that ends up being greater than …"
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20.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
55.0
"RPGamers that enjoy loot systems and roguelites in general will certainly find something to appreciate here, but the game is unlikely to sway those who don’t already enjoy the genre."
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70.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
50.0
"Overall, I really enjoyed the 15 hours it took to finish Dragon Is Dead. With more chapters, characters, equipment, and difficulties promised with V1.0 and beyond, I’m looking forward to continuing my adventure."
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40.0
Gameplay
100.0
Story
100.0
"Not every roguelite can be like Hades and its sequel, but that doesn&s;t mean it has to be. While there are certain similarities between the leading games in the genre and Dragon is Dead, what Team SunEat has put together …"
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68.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
64.0
"Dragon Is Dead has a great sense of style and a lot of good ideas, but its execution of mechanics makes it feel a bit confused about what it wants to be."
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
35.0
"Offers up a fair amount of side-scrolling hack-and-slash challenges, but compared to its contemporaries lacks a clear addictive pull to keep you coming back for more"
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70.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
60.0
"I won’t say that Dragon is Dead isn’t sometimes a good time. Its system of upgrades and progression mechanics can lead to powerful characters. At the same time, rarely are repetitive runs through the same areas memorable. I think ultimately …"
Read original review"Dragon is Dead combines the enjoyment of collecting loot and creating your perfect build in a side scrolling action roguelike fashion. It has its flaws with a lot of aspects, but is undeniably fun with the seemingly limitless builds that …"
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30.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
65.0
"Dragon Is Dead is a very good hack-and-slash game, but it’s a pretty poor Roguelite. I wish the game had more carefully crafted levels, with well-placed items. The game’s pixel art and dark fantasy world drove me to keep playing, …"
Read original review"Dragon is Dead surprised me. It took the mechanics of Diablo and masterfully applied them to the action roguelike formula. The beautiful pixel art, excellent enemy designs, and the fun, frenetic combat make playing Dragon is Dead a blast. And …"
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85.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
30.0
"Dragon is Dead has quite a bit of potential now that it has left its early access period. Its novel approach to character building, loot management, and skill trees makes for a complex and satisfying roguelike experience. On the other …"
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