# The Gauntlet: Arcade Roguelike

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rpg.gauntlet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rpg.gauntlet)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rpg.gauntlet`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ForsofiA Studio
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 115,745
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (3,221 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-20
- **First published:** 2021-03-19
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 9.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rpg.gauntlet)
- **Website:** [https://forsofia.studio/privacy.html](https://forsofia.studio/privacy.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cutlassware.com/privacy.html](https://cutlassware.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #206,821 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rpg.gauntlet)