Thanks for this video, I love how you managed to each a swift yet detailed summary of what makes each game fit in your list, as opposed to just saying "it's an excellent game". Really enjoyed watching this!

Such great info and perspective, thanks for sharing!

Would really love to see you do a new play through of Runebound 2e and going over the mods/house rules you use. Finally completed finding everything for 2e and 3e, and some laser etched replacement dice for each. Hoping the Sadlers get around to reimplementing the system with a bit of modernization sooner rather than later.

For me, the best way to describe a true dungeon crawl is the term -- "Dudes in a Corridor." That's where I draw the distinction between a fantasy quest/map game and an actual dungeon crawl.

I have Runebound 3rd with the Unbreakable Bonds expansion because I play solo. I did’t think I would like the token casting but I have grown to really like it. It’s sort of like action programming as far as game mechanics go. It has a lot of potential I think but needs to be fleshed out. I should try to track down a copy of 2nd edition because everyone I hear that has played both say they prefer 2nd edition. Great list from the best tagline in board gaming. :-)

Is it weird I own every one of these games....love your list

Thanks

What is the small game with the samurai on the box next to your right shoulder? It looks like it says War on it.

Hey Harry! Just happened upon your channel here. Gotta' say, love your enthusiasm for these awesome dungeon crawlers! I have a couple of these games myself. I know this vid is from 2021 and you may have increased your collection already, but have you considered Zombiecide: Black Plague? Or even Tiny Epic Dungeons? I absolutely LOVE Zombiecide and am about to purchase Tiny Epic Dungeons (after watching reviews of others on here who have played it).

You left out one of the best. The RPG game system I love is called D100 Dungeon Mapping game by Martin Knight!

Have you tried Shadowrun Crossfire? Dragpnfire's system is based on it.

While I don’t own 10 Dungeon Crawlers yet, should be there next year. Own 2 on your list, and Eldritch Horror is one of my fav. KDM, Shadows of Brimstone and Arena the Contest are my current top 3.

Hey great video! I was wondering if you could help me find a game that I played as a kid. The only thing I remembered is there a castle that holds figures that you put your figure in pull a lever and it rotates them then you take the new one out. Any help would be awesome

I actually have quite a few of these! DungeonQuest, Descent, Runebound (3rdE not 2ndE), Arcadia Quest, and Thunderstone Quest. Sold Eldritch Horror. Of the ones I don't have, I'd say DragonFire sounds pretty cool! I might have to check that one out. And as far as Gloomhaven, not sure how you feel but I'd probably have that as my #1 just because of how solid it is. The combat is second to none.

What are your thoughts on Mage Knight and Gloomhaven? They are my two faves in this category! Some great choices on your list… given me a few to think about

No imperial Assault? Or is that kinda Descent?

The only dungeon crawler I've played is one of the games from Dicium. Simple but yet fun. I also won Chronicles of Drunagor Apocalypse but won't get it until next year.

Kind of shocked not to see gloomhaven on the list. Do you classify it differently or does it just not rank that high for you?

I really like street masters over the ninja turtle board game. It feels like an awesome beat em up dungeon crawl but only one tile to move around.

I like the concept and how DungeonQuest looks, but cheapest I can find it for is $120 😭

My best dungeon crawlers would be. 1 dungeon universalis 2 Descent Legends of the dark 3 Massive Darkness 4 Heroquest 5 DND Ravenloft 6 Dungeon quest Other than that theres no other Dungeon (fantasy) crawlers on my radar, and these are not in order of favourite.

Good to see that puzzle overrated game Gloomhaven is not on the list. So refreshing and honest :D

OMG! So refreshing not to see Gloomhaven on one of these lists! It's a fine game, really, but there's something about it that causes a disconnect with me. Maybe it's the fact that instead of feeling like you're getting stronger as you play each scenario, it feels like you're just getting weaker. I KNOW you are actually getting stronger between scenarios, but it just doesn't feel that way IN the actual scenarios as you're slowly losing cards and options.

Love a good Dungeon Crawlers esp co-op had so many funny situations occur 🤣🤣🤣 Dungeonquest is brutal and unforgiving without creating House Rules lol almost push your luck and hope for the best you don't die on the first tile. Talisman is a classic, I first played GWs produced version in the 90s but got FF version and find it a fun game and House Rules are required 🤣👍 I preferred Advanced Heroquest over the Original Heroquest. Lol but both are great games. Never was a fan of TMNT I preferred Samurai Pizza Cats more lol. D&D series I got the Dragon one. Needs house rules as it's so unfair a trap is activated and a big boulder rolls down the narrow tunnel and all enemies magically don't get hurt ever yet hero's get squished - nope not having that rubbish lol. For me Descent is over rated I've played it several times and something just doesn't gell with me and cannot put my finger on it. Lovely miniatures and production but something is just off.

For all the reasons you talked about Thunderstone Quest, I thought that was the perfect game for me. It was a huge flop. Just found the dungeon diving was a drab bore. Really you know the outcome going in, Goto the dungeon, know your math, leave. Maybe I'm missing something. Now I'd love to try Runestone, ya, not available anywhere. Enjoy JOTL when you play it!!!

Ehi man, nice list....but most of those are not even remotely close to the dungeon crawling concept. Binge watching your channel videos, though. Keep up the good work!

I only like Dunguen brawler

And Dungeon saga ??????

I guess you should check again what a Dungeon Crawler is. You just mention whatever as a crawler.