Version 06 — Hero Party

DDS doesn't just increase enemy HP or damage. Instead, it changes enemy behavior based on your party’s performance. If you breeze through the first two floors of a dungeon without taking damage, the next floor will feature enemies with new resistances and smarter AI (e.g., healers will hide behind tanks, and assassins will target your lowest-defense hero). This keeps pressure on the player from start to finish, making every victory feel earned. Version 06’s crown jewel is the Endless Abyss —a post-game roguelite dungeon with no floor limit. Unlike the standard campaign, which has a fixed narrative ending, the Abyss strips away your gear every ten floors and forces you to make impossible choices.

$24.99 (Free update for existing owners of Hero Party Version 05).

Are there growing pains? Yes. The learning curve is steeper than ever, and some balance issues remain. But for anyone who loves deep, punishing, rewarding tactical combat, is the definitive way to play.

PC (Steam, GOG), Nintendo Switch (cloud version delayed to next month), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.