Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom is a dungeon exploration game where card-based mechanics drive every encounter. The player moves through a strange, underground maze filled with eerie creatures and glowing mushrooms. Combat is turn-based, and actions are determined by drawing from a personalized deck. Each card represents a specific move—attack, block, buff, or effect—and choosing when to play which card determines how well the player survives. Progress comes through building a more effective deck and learning how to counter each new enemy.

Exploration With Consequence

As the player moves from room to room, they face different threats and obstacles. Some areas offer loot or healing, while others trigger unexpected combat. Mushrooms serve as a form of currency and resource, used to gain new cards or upgrade existing ones. Choices made early in the game influence how well the player can handle future encounters. There’s a constant trade-off between playing aggressively to clear enemies and saving resources for what lies ahead.

Design That Supports Replay

The visual style leans into surrealism, with distorted environments and creatures that blend organic and unnatural shapes. Lighting is sparse, creating an atmosphere that supports careful movement and decision-making. Every run through the dungeon is different, as card draws, room layouts, and enemy types change with each attempt. Shroom and Gloom rewards observation and planning more than speed, encouraging players to experiment with different card setups and paths through the dungeon’s depths.