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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 150 reviews
Released: 2024-12-15
Developer: LazyCnD
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed64% of 87 reviews2020
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    69% matchVery Positive99% of 111 reviews2026
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    69% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2025
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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
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    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    68% matchMixed69% of 176 reviews2024
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    Why similar: Creature Collector 45.8%, Management 20.8%, Relaxing 12.6%, Simulation 11.7%, Casual 6.7%

  59. #59 Tavern Manager Simulator: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2024
    Dev: One More Time
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Why similar: Management 26.6%, Simulation 22%, Relaxing 17.7%, Casual 12.5%, Sandbox 11.7%

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