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[Novice Dungeon Master] is a dungeon management simulation set in a fantasy world of dungeons and adventures. Turn your beginner dungeon into the ultimate dungeon of your dreams. Greet adventurers who come to visit your dungeon, grow herbs, summon monsters, and more!

2024StrategyIndieSimulationRPGCasualEarly Access11.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby LazyCnD
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Frequently asked about Novice Dungeon Master

Does Novice Dungeon Master run on Steam Deck?
Novice Dungeon Master is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Novice Dungeon Master cost?
Novice Dungeon Master is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Novice Dungeon Master?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Novice Dungeon Master are Blackguards 2, Mordheim: City of the Damned, Blackguards.
Who developed Novice Dungeon Master?
Novice Dungeon Master was developed by LazyCnD.

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