Items13The creator’s order
  1. 1Golden Krone Hotel (2016)Golden Krone Hotel (2016) 8.0/10 on IGDBReleased 25 Oct 2016An unknown potion comes with a short list of possible identities, turning a desperate drink into a risk you can reason about. Reading books can narrow the possibilities, while changing sunlight makes the same corridor safe or dangerous depending on your current human or vampire form. This compact,…0
  2. 2Brogue (2009)Brogue (2009)Released 27 Nov 2009Examining an unfamiliar creature or item is often more valuable than taking another step towards it. Stealth, fire, water and unidentified equipment make the dungeon a system to investigate, with no character build screen to solve before entering. Use the current Community Edition recommended by…0
  3. 3Invisible, Inc. (2015)Invisible, Inc. (2015) 7.6/10 on IGDBReleased 12 May 2015Spend an action peeking through a doorway or observing a guard before moving an agent into danger. Patrol information makes a route possible, while the escalating alarm means you cannot investigate forever. Choose Beginner or a forgiving custom setup while learning how vision and suspicion differ.…0
  4. 4Cogmind (2017)Cogmind (2017) 8.0/10 on IGDBReleased 16 Oct 2017A sensor array can reveal movement beyond your view, but interpreting those blips and scanning the terrain require further equipment choices. Dedicating space to intelligence can prevent an encounter that another weapon would only help you survive. This turn-based robot roguelike has no…0
  5. 5Duskers (2016)Duskers (2016) 6.3/10 on IGDBReleased 18 May 2016A motion sensor can tell you a room contains movement without telling you what is moving. Lures, doors and a drone's limited camera let you turn that uncertainty into a safer salvage plan. Information equipment can fail, so the interesting question is often how to check an assumption another way.…0
  6. 6Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2014)Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2014) 7.0/10 on IGDBReleased 15 Sept 2014A dangerous-looking room can offer clues about the unidentified supplies found nearby. Testing equipment safely and using identification tools become little investigations inside the larger descent. The catalogue and examine descriptions help you learn what the dungeon contains, but potion colours…0
  7. 7Caves of Qud (2024)Caves of Qud (2024) 8.2/10 on IGDBReleased 5 Dec 2024A strange artifact's appearance and weight can hint at its identity before you risk examining it. Paying an expert for identification creates a useful alternative to gambling with valuable technology yourself. Faction relationships and creature descriptions also reward looking before assuming…0
  8. 8Noita (2020)Noita (2020) 7.8/10 on IGDBReleased 15 Oct 2020Recognising a dangerous liquid or reading a wand's spell arrangement can save a run that faster shooting would not. The simulated materials let you experiment with fire, water and the environment, and what you learn remains useful after the next death. Begin with small, controlled tests and learn…0
  9. 9Spelunky 2 (2020)Spelunky 2 (2020) 7.7/10 on IGDBReleased 15 Sept 2020Look below a ledge, notice what can trigger a trap and consider where a thrown object will end up before you jump. The caves reshuffle, but their interacting rules turn each death into evidence you can apply elsewhere. Branches, shortcuts and the camp provide more ways to practise than simply…0
  10. 10Heat Signature (2017)Heat Signature (2017) 7.8/10 on IGDBReleased 21 Sept 2017Pause an infiltration, inspect the guards' equipment and work out which gadget changes the problem. Knowing whether a target is shielded or protected by armour can matter more than bringing the largest gun. Practice mode lets you test an idea without risking a character, which suits a player who…0