DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder
Turn-based dungeon puzzles built around predictable monsters and swordplay
Caravel Games · Released Sep 23, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 200
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 2
- peak 24h 5
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 1 month ago
- Aug 1, 2026
What is DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder?
In this top-down, turn-based dungeon puzzle game, you clear rooms of monsters with a sword by anticipating their movements and using the terrain. Hub areas connect the levels as Gunthro's story unfolds through voiced dialogue.
For you if...
- +you enjoy turn-based puzzles with predictable enemy behavior
- +you like learning mechanics as the puzzles get harder
- +you want many rooms and optional challenges
Not for you if...
- −you prefer real-time combat over turn-based room puzzles
- −you want puzzles without story or voiced dialogue
What players say
94% of 200 reviews are positive
Players praise the variety and depth of puzzles built around predictable monster behavior. Some find the story and lore distracting, while others complain about tedious puzzles or hard-to-find secret rooms.
Screenshots and trailer
DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Win XP+
- Processor
- 500MHz
- Graphics
- 64 MB
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 512 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 5.2
Recommended
- Graphics
- 256 MB
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 300
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Indie
- Puzzle
- Turn-Based
- Adventure
- Strategy
- Level Editor
- 2D
- Pixel Graphics
- Grid-Based Movement
- Singleplayer
- Difficult
- RPG
- Dungeon Crawler
- Exploration
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Third Person
Recent updates
- Aug 1, 2026 · Linux 5.2.1 is released
- Jul 19, 2026 · Mac build fixed
- Jun 27, 2026 · Version 5.2.1 is released
- Mar 21, 2026 · DROD version 5.2 is released
- Sep 7, 2023 · 5.1.1.539 patch
13 DLC available.
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