Dredgers

In Dredgers, you descend through themed dungeons in search of gold, supplies, and equipment. Choose from 30 races, each with its own stats and skills, then develop a character through a class system that lets you combine multiple specialties.

Fight enemies in real time, pausing to inspect foes or manage the action's pace. Search for potions, scrolls, food, and gear; collect materials and use specialized class skills to craft equipment. Some classes focus on direct combat, while others use magic, followers, or crafting.

Kills grant blue experience, while defeating enemy types you have not encountered before or stronger foes grants green experience; both are needed to level up. Levels improve stats and unlock or advance class skills. The dungeon has themed zones and grows more challenging as you descend, with the option to continue after defeating its boss.

Players who enjoy Dredgers often praise experimenting with its many race-and-class combinations, finding builds that fit their play style, and returning to try different runs. Some also enjoy the unusual pause system, which lets them control combat's pace. Reviews differ on the challenge: some find the early game demanding and rewarding, while others feel powerful builds can make later fights too easy. Several also mention a lack of guidance, and some report text or gameplay bugs.