# Dungeon by SmartMonsters

> Free retro text adventure game inspired by Zork with puzzles and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by SmartMonsters, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-by-smartmonsters/id1555773997 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SmartMonsters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547085559)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-by-smartmonsters/id1555773997/reviews.md

## What is Dungeon by SmartMonsters?

Did we mention extremely frustrating, arbitrary puzzles! Plus lotso quirky exploration, and exactly two opportunities for (unrealistic) violence! Retro gaming at its most retro!

Dungeon is our emulation of a seminal milestone in computer gaming: the classic interactive text adventure "Zork" of 1977. Running on the TriadCity platform, it's our homage to one of the most influential computer games of all time. Most importantly, it's fun!

It's completely FREE to play, and has more women players than men. Best of all, it's friendly! For twenty years SmartMonsters has been free of the flame wars, misogyny, and mean-spiritedness prominent in some other environments. Even our bulletin boards are safe! Visit us today - we can't wait to meet you!

Dungeon is one World in the wider SmartMonsters Universe. From Dungeon your characters can enter the TriadCity or Midgaard Worlds, where the "laws of physics" are very different. With more to come!

## Key features

- Classic text adventure gameplay
- Quirky puzzle solving
- Retro gaming emulation
- Exploration mechanics
- Friendly community environment
- Cross-world play


## Frequently asked questions about Dungeon by SmartMonsters

### What kind of game is Dungeon?

Dungeon is a free-to-play text adventure game inspired by the classic 1977 game "Zork". It features quirky puzzles, exploration, and a friendly community environment.

### Does Dungeon have ads?

Yes, Dungeon contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game, ads are displayed to support its development and availability.

### What devices can I play Dungeon on?

Dungeon is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a classic gaming experience on the go.

### What is the age rating for Dungeon?

Dungeon is rated 9+ by the app store, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Dungeon updated?

The latest version of Dungeon is 1.207, last updated on February 20, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Can I interact with other worlds from Dungeon?

Yes, Dungeon is part of the wider SmartMonsters Universe. From Dungeon, characters can enter the TriadCity or Midgaard Worlds, which have different physics and more content.

### What is the player community like in Dungeon?

Dungeon prides itself on a friendly and safe community, free from flame wars and misogyny. It has more women players than men.

### Is Dungeon available in other languages?

The provided data does not specify language support beyond English. However, the game's classic text-based nature might lend itself to translation efforts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.209 — 2026-07-13

Now attempts to automatically re-connect if the network connection is lost, for example when moving between WiFi and cellular data.

### 1.208 — 2026-07-06

Internal enhancements to help stabilize network connections over large distances - from Australia, for example.

### 1.207 — 2026-02-20

Removed client-side validation of command input, to be consistent with "natural language processing" on the server.

### 1.206 — 2025-10-15

Fixes a bug where in-game signage sometimes displayed incorrectly.

### 1.205 — 2025-10-10

Adds Apple "deep linking" capability.

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## More apps by SmartMonsters, Inc.

- [TriadCity by SmartMonsters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triadcity-by-smartmonsters/id1547085557)
- [Midgaard by SmartMonsters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midgaard-by-smartmonsters/id1553662764)

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