The Wratch's Den

Turn-based dungeon management where monsters defend their ruler from heroes

PUNKCAKE Delicieux · Released Aug 17, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 63
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Apr 3, 2025
Minimum PC: you'll need a screen of s…; 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Wratch's Den?

You manage an underground lair in a turn-based dungeon-building roguelike, seeking three orbs to restore the Wratch's dominion. Dig up gold, carry it back to buy monsters, traps, and technologies, and add rooms that train and equip your creatures. Runs revolve around expanding your dungeon while defending against yearly waves of heroes.

For you if...

+you prefer short runs lasting about twenty to forty minutes
+you enjoy discovering demanding mechanics through trial and error

Not for you if...

−you want a tutorial that explains the rules upfront
−you want precise control over every trap's placement

What players say

78% of 63 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple mechanics and meaningful strategic choices. Recurring complaints concern limited content and repetitive late-game chores, especially when managing larger dungeons.

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The Wratch's Den system requirements

Minimum: you'll need a screen of s…, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Wratch's Den?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: yes, you should have one
Graphics: you'll need a screen of some sort
Storage: 70 MB available space

Does The Wratch's Den have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Wratch's Den run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Wratch's Den use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam