# Dread Rune — Roguelike Dungeon Crawler

> 3D roguelike RPG with randomized levels, characters, and items for high replayability. (iPhone/iPad app by James Foward.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dread-rune/id1568752653 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Foward](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568752655)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 528 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 340 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dread-rune/id1568752653/reviews.md

## What is Dread Rune?

Dread Rune Is a roguelike RPG with 3d graphics and lots of variety and replayability. Every game is unique, with seven different playable characters, randomized levels and enemies, and over 130 items to collect and use. The game is simple to get into, but has lots of depth. Mastering of weapons, combos and strategic use of items will be required to win. 


Dread Rune includes:
- High replayability: Randomly generated levels, enemies, and items. No two games are the same!
- 12 hero classes: Adventurer, Pirate, Mage, Drunk, Conjurer, Lord,Pump-King, Blink, Ranger, Soul Mage, Necromancer and Chef.  Each hero has a unique ability, starting stats and items.
- 5 distinct dungeon regions: Each with unique enemies and environments 
- Over 130 different items: including powerful runes, scrolls, weapons, and armour.
- 30+ different enemies, 10 different traps, and 5 bosses to test your skills.
- A destructible environment, create your own path through the dungeon.
- Character upgrades that persist across runs: Damage, Health, Stamina, Speed, Dash Speed, Carry Capacity and Special Cooldown.
- Random events, sometimes good, mostly bad, discover all 18 of these encounters
- Updates, with new content roughly every 6 months.

## Key features

- Randomly generated levels, enemies, and items
- 12 unique hero classes
- 5 distinct dungeon regions
- Over 130 collectible items
- Destructible environments
- Persistent character upgrades

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #191 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Dread Rune?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Destructible environment
- 🎨 Interesting art style
- 🕹️ Fun combat
- 💎 Unique rune system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🎮 Clunky controls
- ⚔️ Weapons break too easily
- 🍔 Hunger/satiety system needs work
- 🎬 Intrusive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing on level transitions
- Falling through floors/map boundaries
- Inability to interact with NPCs
- Weapons/items disappearing from inventory

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved inventory management
- Expanded class/character customization
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- More enemy and level variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 139)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dread-rune/id1568752653/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 할만한 것 같은데.

*2026-07-24*

레벨업 특성 선택 안되는 버그 때문에 껏다 켰다 ….짜증..

### 5/5 — Fun but Bug

*2026-06-13, version 1.20*

Game is fun, loot hunting and durability are great mechanics. 

Big: Every level I try to pick a Legacy but nothing happens. It gets stuck on that screen and I cannot progress.

### 1/5 — please bug fix

*2025-01-29*

I can't click on the legacy after the floor is finished

### 5/5 — Good game fun choices

*2024-08-10, version 1.18*

Combat is fun and the floor choices are interesting because of the way the rarity works so you’ll pick something different every time. Weapons are all different so there are many ways to play.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2024-03-28, version 1.18*

Just downloaded last night. Already know I’ll be spending a lot of time with it. Great!

### 1/5 — Топорность

*2024-01-13, version 1.18*

Шлак, стоит 249 рублей во первых и пот этом вы еще внутриигровые покупки добавляете?) гении, ничего не скажешь. 
 Топорное управление и драки с нпс отдельный вид искусства. Крч выкинутые бабки)

### 4/5 — Really good game

*2023-09-10, version 1.17*

This game is so much fun I could play it all day though… it’s fun to play it all sneaky on the levels with no cannons but it’s hard to get away from enemies when they see you (if I could fix it I would make it when you get out of their view it shows an outline of the player and the enemie would check it out but if the player was not there they would look around but not instantly follow the player until they die)

### 1/5 — Game doesn’t work

*2023-08-28, version 1.17*

The game used to work for me but now when I open the game it immediately freezes, this is really frustrating please fix

### 4/5 — Pretty good game

*2023-08-06, version 1.17*

Pretty good and entertaining overall. Rewards at end of levels with ads do not work.

### 5/5 — Да да я

*2023-07-19, version 1.17*

Прогулялся по улицам Челябинска 
И люди добрые

## Frequently asked questions about Dread Rune

### What kind of game is Dread Rune?

Dread Rune is a roguelike RPG featuring 3D graphics. It offers a high degree of variety and replayability through randomly generated levels, enemies, and a vast collection of items. Players must master combat, combos, and item usage to succeed.

### How does Dread Rune ensure replayability?

Replayability is a core feature of Dread Rune. Each game is unique due to randomly generated levels, enemies, and over 130 different items to discover. With 12 distinct hero classes and 5 unique dungeon regions, no two playthroughs are ever the same.

### Is Dread Rune free to play?

Dread Rune is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer ways to enhance gameplay or access content, but the core experience is accessible without additional cost.

### What platforms is Dread Rune available on?

The provided description does not specify platform availability. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is likely available on iOS and Android devices.

### What are the main challenges in Dread Rune?

Players will face over 30 different enemies, 10 unique traps, and 5 challenging bosses. The destructible environment also presents a dynamic challenge, allowing players to create their own paths. Strategic use of weapons, combos, and over 130 items is crucial for survival.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20 — 2025-04-26

- You can now sell items at Traders and Blacksmiths.
- 4 new enemies: Coin Bandit, Snow Wolf, Elven Trickstar, Demo Dwarf, plus updated animations for existing enemies.
- New items like the Blunderbuss, Horn of Valhalla, and many more.
- Added a variety of new boons, including the Spectral Wolf.
- Destruction system now affects Wooden and Metal objects.
- Bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
Full patch notes on Discord!

### 1.19 — 2024-08-20

Dread Rune just got a content upate!
- You can now sell items at Traders and Blacksmiths.
- 4 new enemies: Coin Bandit, Snow Wolf, Elven Trickstar, Demo Dwarf, plus updated animations for existing enemies.
- New items like the Blunderbuss, Horn of Valhalla, and many more.
- Added a variety of new boons, including the Spectral Wolf.
- Destruction system now affects Wooden and Metal objects.
- Bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
Full patch notes on Discord!

### 1.18 — 2023-09-26

Due to recent events, Dread Rune has switched to a premium model. This means no more Ads! Your support fuels the game's growth and improvements. Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!
Thanks, James!

### 1.17 — 2022-10-22

- Massive physics overhaul means players can no longer push enemies out of their way leading to more interesting combat and less buggy behaviour.
- New Event! The Blood Pit, face off against a horde of goblins fight club style.
- All rooms now have more detail and objects to enhance the mood and environment of the game.
- The Frost King Boss has now been made even harder!

### 1.16 — 2022-06-05

- Massive physics overhaul means players can no longer push enemies out of
their way leading to more interesting combat and less buggy behaviour.
- New Event! The Blood Pit, face off against a horde of goblins fight club style.
- All rooms now have more detail and objects to enhance the mood and environment of the game.
- The Frost King Boss has now been made even harder!
- Huge reduction in overall file size which should increase performance, load times and app footprint.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*