Dungeon Quest Brings One-Stroke Puzzle Combat to Steam on September 23
The game extends James Oliver's 'modern retro' design philosophy from his January 2026 release Marble's Marbles into a dungeon crawler with a distinctive one-stroke combat mechanic.
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Destined published the Steam page for Dungeon Quest, a dungeon exploration RPG by Australian developer James Oliver. The game combines old-school first-person exploration with a puzzle combat system where players draw one-stroke lines to connect tiles. It releases for PC via Steam on September 23.
Dungeon Quest is the latest work from James Oliver, the Australian developer behind Marble's Marbles, a Marble Madness-inspired game released in January 2026. His new project applies that same retro-forward thinking to a dungeon exploration RPG.
Players move through procedurally generated dungeons with winding corridors and hidden rooms, collecting loot as they descend. Combat shifts to a dedicated board where connecting matching tiles in a single stroke triggers actions: sword and skull tiles attack, potions restore health, and shields raise defense. Coins unlock upgrades, and gathering resources strengthens the hero while unlocking abilities that change combat style.
Four classes are available: Warrior, Hunter, Mage, and Cleric. Each has unique abilities and play styles ranging from direct combat to skill chains. Dungeon Quest is scheduled for release on September 23 for PC via Steam.
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