Dragonsweeper

Dragonsweeper — A Roguelike Puzzle-RPG of Risk and Reward

Flip a tile and hold your breath. In Dragonsweeper, every board hides either glittering treasure, empty ground, or a slumbering dragon waiting to roar you awake. This indie roguelike fuses classic Minesweeper-style logic with turn-based combat and RPG progression, wrapped in warm retro pixel art. It’s a game about cautious moves and learning from each permadeath run.

Gameplay Overview

You begin each run on a dangerous, procedurally generated grid. Numbered clues reveal how many threats neighbor a tile—use them to map safe routes and hunt for gems. Open a dragon tile, and the game doesn’t end: instead, you enter a tactical, turn-based fight as Jorge, an adventurer who levels up, equips items, and acquires new abilities. Manage health, resources, and positioning; every decision matters because failure is permanent, but every run teaches you something new.

Tips for Survival

• Read number clues slowly—one misread can cascade into disaster.
• Prioritize gem collection early to afford better gear later.
• Conserve key consumables for known boss encounters or clustered threats.
• Learn enemy patterns in battles; winning fights efficiently preserves resources for deeper exploration.
• Treat each permadeath as a lesson: adjust your route planning and risk tolerance next run.

Controls

• Left-click: Reveal a tile.
• Right-click: Flag a suspected dragon.

Similar Games

Players who enjoy the blend of strategy and roguelike elements may also like Infinisweep and classic Tacticsweeper—but Dragonsweeper stands apart by turning revealed threats into meaningful tactical encounters.