Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom is a first-person dungeon crawler built around card-based combat and exploration. The player starts in a dark, underground space filled with hostile creatures and strange mushrooms. Movement is grid-based, and encounters play out in turns, with the player drawing cards to attack, defend, or trigger effects. Each decision must be timed carefully, as enemies have distinct behaviors and react differently depending on the actions taken. The deck evolves as the player progresses, adding new mechanics and strategies.

Resource Management and Deckbuilding

Throughout the dungeon, players collect mushrooms and other resources that can be used to upgrade or acquire new cards. Deckbuilding becomes essential as difficulty increases and enemies become more complex. Some cards offer strong attacks at the cost of energy, while others provide defense or status effects. Balancing short-term survival with long-term planning is key to advancing deeper into the dungeon. The layout is nonlinear, giving players the freedom to explore in different directions while managing limited supplies.

Atmosphere and Visual Style

The game uses a minimal 3D style with bold colors and exaggerated enemy designs. Lighting and sound play a large role in building tension, especially as players turn corners not knowing what they might face next. Despite the simple mechanics, each run feels unique due to random card draws, branching paths, and enemy placement. Shroom and Gloom focuses on tight, replayable gameplay that rewards experimentation and calculated risk, all within a surreal underground setting.