The Gauntlet: Arcade Roguelike

Name: The Gauntlet: Arcade Roguelike
Rating: 4.35 (3216 reviews)
Author: ForsofiA Studio

By: ForsofiA Studio Game

A stylish lo-fi roguelike turn-based RPG / dungeon crawler

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

115,327 ▲ 67

Data as of 2026-08-04

Rating:

4.35

(3,216)

Version:

1.1.5

Last updated: 2023-11-20

Ranking

#203,865 ▼ 312

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Gauntlet: Arcade Roguelike offers a unique blend of casual arcade gameplay with deep roguelike RPG mechanics. Players command a party of three characters, engaging in strategic turn-based battles against dragons, wizards, and knights as they ascend through up to 150 dungeon floors.

Featuring stylish lo-fi pixel art and no advertisements, The Gauntlet provides both casual and hardcore modes—50 floors for relaxed play or a challenging 150-floor gauntlet for RPG veterans. Party members retain abilities despite the roguelike experience reset, allowing continuous growth and strategic depth. Ideal for dungeon crawling enthusiasts seeking an ad-free, stylish, and engaging arcade RPG experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.1.5 Last updated: 2023-11-20

Version code:

10105

Creation date:

2021-03-19

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Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

9.63MB

Email:

he*****@forsofia.studio

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-04

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Ranking

# 203,865 ▼ 312

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Developed by:

ForsofiA Studio

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rpg.gauntlet

Email:

he*****@forsofia.studio

Website:

https://forsofia.studio/privacy.html

User Reviews

The Gauntlet: Arcade Roguelike is praised for its quick-to-learn yet deep gameplay, fair monetization, and enjoyable music and art style. However, many users report performance issues like lag after certain levels, unclear game mechanics and stats, problematic combat elements tied to poison abilities, and a minimalistic UI lacking depth features such as shops or equipment. Bugs and game mechanic limitations hinder the experience, though users appreciate its potential and simplicity.

Pros

Small and quick to learn but offers deep mastery potential.
No ads and fairly priced additional characters, with some unlockable through gameplay.
Enjoyable soundtrack and pixel art style.
Fun, simple turn-based RPG mechanics with a rogue-lite aspect.
Supports accessibility features like screen readers, appreciated by users.

Cons

Performance issues with lag and slowdown especially after level 30 or 50, affecting playability.
Lack of clarity or information on game mechanics, stats, and skills causing user confusion.
Gameplay restrictions or bugs making some enemies impossible to damage, notably due to missing poison effects.
Minimal user interface and limited features such as no shops, equipment, or meaningful use of collected resources (souls).
Some bugs include inconsistent stat updates, skills purchasable without enough points, and loss of upgrade choices upon exiting.

Recent reviews

i really like the game, but i kinda wish there's more to it. overall good to pass my time when i need to.

de*****, 2026-07-14

It was fun but I gave up on it pretty fast. There's no period where you can heal after a fight/floor and even on easy, the enemies start one-shotting your party members past level 25 or so. I gave it another shot and beat the first 50-level game. It seems the progress resets every time.