# Dungeon Story Classic

> Match-3 RPG with monster battles, leveling, and PvP. (iPhone/iPad app by Coffee Makes Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-story-classic/id560744147 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Coffee Makes Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/560744230)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 315 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-story-classic/id560744147/reviews.md

## What is Dungeon Story Classic?

The epic Puzzle RPG classic is back!

Are you ready for an epic fast-paced monster killing experience? Challenge hordes of powerful monsters and bosses, defeat them, level up to 999 and become the most powerful and rich hero of all times! But be careful... The enemies will also use their own special abilities to destroy you!

Match 3 or more of the same tiles in any direction to attack with your sword, cast spells, heal or gather coins! Use special battle items such as a shield, a healing potion and an explosive bomb that can alter the battlefield! Upgrade your gear and learn tons of skills! Unlock 9 powerful classes and exploit their unique powers!

Can you create the most powerful character of all time?

- Level up to 999
- Conquer 6 levels of progressing difficulty
- Defeat more than 70 monsters and bosses with special abilities
- 9 unique hero classes with awesome powers
- Use 7 awesome battle-items with unique abilities
- Gather coins and upgrade your items and skills
- Visit the tavern, complete quests and earn reputation to unlock amazing rewards

Challenge your friends in Game Center

- 80 achievements (up to 1000 GC points)
- 12 leaderboards to compete
- customisable leaderboard

Classic gameplay with lots of innovative features revived for modern iPhone and iPad devices.

## Key features

- Match 3 tile mechanics
- Leveling up to 999
- 9 unique hero classes
- Monster and boss battles
- Gear and skill upgrades
- PvP Arena matches
- Quests and rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Dungeons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Hero Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Battle-Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gain Double Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Chest of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirate's Treasure | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Dungeon #01 | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dungeon Story Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay with 'just one more turn' appeal
- 💰 Extensive customization options for character progression
- 🎯 Persistent character progression across runs
- 🧩 Engaging match-3 puzzle mechanics with diagonal connections
- 📈 Well-balanced difficulty curve and progression system
- 🛍️ Robust shop system with equipment and upgrades
- 🎭 Multiple character classes and abilities to explore
- ⏱️ Great for short or long play sessions
- 💎 Excellent value for the price point
- 🔄 Frequent updates and developer responsiveness (early period)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and progress loss issues
- 📱 Poor iOS 11+ compatibility and lack of updates
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during gameplay
- 🎨 Basic graphics and lack of visual polish
- 🎵 Poor quality or annoying audio/music
- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase mechanics
- ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty spikes and scaling issues
- 🔧 Clunky user interface
- 👾 Lack of enemy variety and visual representation
- 📊 Confusing gold/currency mechanics on death
- ⏸️ Game doesn't save progress if exited mid-dungeon
- 🎪 Merchant encounter design feels like a glitch
- 🏃 Grindy gameplay in later stages
- 🚫 Abandoned by developer with 'coming soon' features unfulfilled

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss on app switching
- In-app purchases not persisting after device reset
- Double coin purchase reverting to single coins
- Gold not carrying over properly on death
- Merchant encounter forcing battle when declining purchase
- Defense stat not functioning correctly
- Dungeon progress not saving when exiting mid-run
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Foreign language text in English version item descriptions
- Support link directing to wrong game
- Flashing messages causing eye strain
- Gold discount upgrades not applying correctly
- Greed dungeon level starting issue

**Most requested features**

- iOS 11+ and modern device support
- Character and enemy visual animations
- Ability tree system for leveling progression
- Dungeon progress save feature
- Better gold/currency tracking and display
- Improved enemy variety and differentiation
- More pronounced class differences and strengths
- Treasure chamber or special encounter rooms
- In-app support and bug reporting system
- Restore purchases functionality
- Sequel or continued development
- Featured status on App Store
- Walkthrough or tutorial for new players
- Brewery progress bar indicator
- Total gold display during dungeon pause

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-story-classic/id560744147/reviews.md

### 1/5 — update!

*2017-12-22, version 1.4.0*

Will this app be update to support the new iOS and devices?

### 2/5 — Update it to work on IOS 11

*2017-10-03, version 1.4.0*

Please update it to work with IOS 11, I can’t play it now because I have IOS 11

### 5/5 — Great alternative to dungeon raid

*2017-04-23*

Loved dungeon raid but nothing has been updated with that. Playing this and I still continue to find things I haven't noticed from the start adding to the gameplay.

### 2/5 — Shame

*2017-01-25, version 1.4.0*

I think I've already reviewed this game..however I've been playing for a while now and it's a shame really because I actually like the game..

But the ranking is poor while the baddies get stronger your level never seems to improve that much, when you gain a level your stats don't refill. You could find yourself facing a tough creature with better life while your stuck with a board full of coins that you collect one at a time and no hearts to replenish your life.

The graphics are nice tho'.

### 1/5 — I have no time for this game! Plus, it is very boring!

*2016-11-28, version 1.4.0*

Blah! Yawn
I am 😴 of this game. 💤

### 5/5 — Great!

*2016-07-05*

A worthy addition to Dungeon Raid and Darkin. It's too bad the game was never updated further, I'm sorry if the developer had to give up on it due to lack of downloads. 
Please come back! Dungeon Raid is being left to wither and Darkin is gone so this could be the game that newer iOS players need!

### 5/5 — Very good

*2016-02-04, version 1.4.0*

You, Sir, did an excellent job. 
Dungeon Raid was one of my favorite casual games and you took its formula to another level. 

Looking forward to seeing what's next. 

Ps. Your interface is just a tad clunky. Otherwise, perfect game.

### 5/5 — So much depth in this game!

*2015-12-20*

Love the game! Why is this not featured as a classic in the App Store?! Wish they would take out the in-app purchases, but it doesn't effect they game play at all. They should make a second one! This it would do so well in the current market!

**Developer response:** Glad you loved it! After so many years your wish has come true! We have now created a sequel, check it out in the App Store :)

### 5/5 — A classic!

*2015-10-28*

No matter how many years go by this has always been the game I'll eventually tune to once everything else has lost its luster.

### 5/5 — Abandoned?

*2015-05-08, version 1.4.0*

There are "coming soon" features in the game but the last update was in 2013 💀

## Frequently asked questions about Dungeon Story Classic

### What is Dungeon Story?

Dungeon Story is a fast-paced role-playing game that combines match-3 tile mechanics with monster battles. Players match tiles to attack enemies, cast spells, and heal, while leveling up their hero, upgrading gear, and unlocking new classes.

### What are the key features of Dungeon Story?

Key features include a match-3 combat system, leveling up to 999, over 70 monsters and bosses, 9 unique hero classes, battle items, gear and skill upgrades, quests, and PvP Arena matches against friends.

### How does Dungeon Story make money?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely allow players to acquire items or enhancements that can speed up progression or provide advantages.

### What devices is Dungeon Story compatible with?

Dungeon Story is a universal app, meaning it can be bought once and played on all your devices. It supports Retina displays and iPhone 5 screen sizes, and also features iCloud game saving support.

### What are some common use cases for Dungeon Story?

This app is ideal for quick, engaging gaming sessions where players want to battle monsters, progress their character, and compete with others. It's suitable for both casual players looking for a fun match-3 experience and more dedicated RPG fans seeking deep progression systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-07-04

New app icon.

### 2.1 — 2026-06-29

Various improvements.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-22

After many years the classic hit Dungeon Story is back to the App Store!

### 1.4.0 — 2013-01-10

Happy new year! Here is what the latest 1.4.0 update brings:

--- Major GamePlay Features ---

- A lot of in-game graphics are updated to new ones! (more on the way)
- Remaining experience from monsters carries over if you level up
- 4 of the Battle-items were redesigned: You can now take immediate action after using Shield, Ale, Rune or Mirror, which makes them much more desirable to use during combat (currently works only for single player)
- Monster enrage effect is nerfed (starts slower and it is less powerful)

--- In-App Purchases ---

- Many new purchase options in the Dungeon Story Store
- You can now buy gold through completely OPTIONAL in-app purchases to make your progress easier if you want
- Double Coin now gives you double the coins only after a dungeon run and not during the dungeon run to help preserve the gameplay balance of the in-battle merchant

--- Bug Fixes ---

- Bug fix: You can now again play your own music in-game
- Many other bug fixes & optimisations

### 1.3.2 — 2012-11-14

- enemies can now enrage, leave them standing too long and they will start becoming even more powerful
- lots of game balancing (merchant balancing in next patch)
- new store for completely optional non-consumable IAP purchases
- twitter integration, you can now tweet about your awesomeness to your friends!
- many optimisations and bug fixes
- localisation in Chinese (more languages to follow)

Thank you all for the awesome support!!

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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 2026-07-29.*