Coldfire Keep

★★★☆☆ (3/5) Coldfire Keep is an old-school dungeon crawler that tries to capture the feel of classics like Dungeon Master and Legend of Grimrock. If you're into grid-based movement, turn-based combat, and dark, labyrinthine corridors filled with puzzles and monsters, this game might scratch that nostalgic itch. The visuals are decent but nothing groundbreaking, and the UI can feel a bit clunky at times. The combat is straightforward but lacks depth, making encounters feel repetitive after a while. The puzzles are a highlight, though, offering some challenging moments that require real thought. However, the game does suffer from some balancing issues, and progression can feel grindy. Overall, Coldfire Keep is a decent dungeon crawler for fans of the genre, but it doesn’t quite reach the level of the classics it aims to emulate. Worth a try if you're looking for a nostalgic adventure, but don’t expect anything revolutionary.

-_- not good it trys to be fun but the attacks are rng it can take forever to kill a rat even if you are higher level the heall spell is aoe shops and inn but deal you do not find much money your better off buying legand of grimrock this is a poor game i can not get a refund if i can i would do not buy it

Coldfire Keep is a deliberately old-school first-person dungeon crawler developed and published by Steve Jarman, designed as a tribute to the grid-based RPGs that defined a formative era of computer gaming. From the moment you step into its shadowy corridors, the game makes no attempt to disguise its influences, instead embracing a methodical pace, turn-based encounters, and careful exploration as its core pillars. It is a title built for players who value patience, mapping, and tactical forethought over spectacle, presenting a compact but earnest adventure that prioritizes classic design philosophies above modern conveniences. The premise is intentionally understated, providing just enough narrative framework to motivate the descent without overshadowing the gameplay itself. An ancient evil stirs beneath the town of Newsettle, its containment failing as the mysterious Coldfire Crystal loses its power. In response, a small group of adventurers descends into the depths of Coldfire Keep to uncover the truth and prevent catastrophe. The story unfolds quietly through scattered notes, environmental hints, and occasional bits of lore rather than overt storytelling, allowing the dungeon …

This is a old dungeon crawler game. Sadly its a bit clunky and clumsy in its design. Its also missing basic instructions on how to play it. Its never a good look if players have to go on line to figure out the basics. I finally had my patience snap when trying to sell something. The devs did not seem to be able to figure out how to directly sell items. So apparently you have drop said items in a corner near the vendor. The problem? There is no way to know which corner they are referring to. I was not able to find it even when I was looking online. There are better versions of this style of dungeon crawler out there. Go play them instead.

An uninspired dungeon crawler that lacks depth and was clearly meant for mobile devices. The game does very little to try to explain itself to the player.

old school dungeon crawler a good change of pace