videogamescritic
← all games
Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master

Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master

Artefacts Studio · released Nov 15, 2023

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy

A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair!

Steam page ↗OpenCritic ↗
69
VGC Score
·No trend datahigh confidence

anchored at patch: “[UPDATE] Patch 1.5 is now LIVE!” (2y ago)

69%
At launch
71%
Steam all-time
73%
Press
73%
Recent sentiment

Screenshots & trailers

Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)–739
All-time Steam reviews71%68807
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)73%69359
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Feb 7, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 359 total reviews in window · weighted 136 up / 50.1 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (7)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 70
    LevelUpLevelUp
    trust 69Jan 20, 2024

    “I think it is necessary to see Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master as an introductory proposal for the genre and a game that in small portions of consumption can give you fun times. Its campaign, humor and missions are attractive despite its limitations or wrong decisions in execution. We are not facing the panacea of ​​simulation and management and of course we are very far from works like Dungeon Keeper, but it is not a terrible experience either.”

    read full review ↗
  • 90
    PCMagPCMag
    trust 68Nov 27, 2023

    “Extremely enjoyable, extremely comical, extremely irritating!”

    read full review ↗
  • 76
    GamesCreedGamesCreed
    trust 66Dec 16, 2023

    “While not the most groundbreaking simulator on the market, Naheulbeuk’s Dungeon Master is a game that delivers abundant laughs and suspense! The game’s tiny Easter eggs rooted in modern pop culture and its comedic characters effortlessly take center stage. Simultaneously, the game maintains a commendable level of seriousness and challenge, striking a satisfying balance that will keep veteran players and newcomers alike captivated.”

    read full review ↗
  • 70
    Game Forces PTGame Forces PT
    trust 64Nov 30, 2023

    “Although Naheulbeuk’s Dungeon Master doesn’t convey exactly the same idea as its spiritual predecessor, that doesn’t mean it lags behind it. This title offers fun for hours on end, with an incredibly satisfying hint of creativity and the possibility of replayability is always a good approach in a management and construction game.”

    read full review ↗
  • 70
    MMoinGameMMoinGame
    trust 64Nov 15, 2023

    “Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master is not just a game; it is a statement that even in a genre where so many variants have been crafted, there is still room for innovation and charm.”

    read full review ↗
  • 60
    GBAtempGBAtemp
    trust 62Jan 6, 2024

    “I went into Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master really ready to enjoy all the work that goes into making a dungeon great. Unfortunately there just wasn't all that much to do. Between an underbaked tavern, limited dungeon management, and an unbalanced staffing system, it feels like a game that just needed more time to decide what it wanted to be. If it does get updated down the line it may be worth revisiting. As it is now though, I can't say I feel it worth the price of admission.”

    read full review ↗
  • –
    Rock, Paper, ShotgunRock, Paper, Shotgun
    trust 60Nov 15, 2023

    “A satirical take on beloved 90s dungeon builders, Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master struggles to capture much of the Bullfrog magic.”

    read full review ↗

Patch history

  1. Important Security Update Available ✅
    Oct 10, 2025
  2. [UPDATE] PATCH NOTES 1.8
    Apr 10, 2024
  3. [UPDATE] PATCH NOTES 1.7
    Mar 21, 2024
  4. [UPDATE] PATCH NOTES 1.6
    Mar 5, 2024
  5. [UPDATE] Hotfix - Patch 1.5
    Feb 15, 2024
  6. [UPDATE] Patch 1.5 is now LIVE!
    Feb 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  7. Upcoming patch 1.5
    Jan 31, 2024
  8. [UPDATE] Hotfix - Patch 1.4
    Dec 19, 2023
  9. [UPDATE] Patch 1.4 is LIVE!
    Dec 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  10. [UPDATE] Hotfix #1 - Patch 1.3
    Nov 30, 2023
  11. [UPDATE] Patch notes 1.3
    Nov 24, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  12. [UPDATE] Launch Patch 1.2
    Nov 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  13. Upcoming Patch
    Nov 16, 2023
  14. Steam Playtest Extended
    Sep 6, 2023