Underkeep
A hand-drawn, grid-based dungeon crawler that brings 90s party RPG combat back to PC.
By Rake in Grass. Out now on PC.
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1 / 10Underkeep is a single-player, turn-based dungeon crawler from studio Rake in Grass, which both develops and publishes it. It launched on Steam for Windows PC on November 5, 2026, and it is built as a loving tribute to the party-based role-playing classics of the 1990s, with grid movement, hand-drawn art and a fully handcrafted world.
You lead a party of four adventurers through dungeons where every corridor and room was built by hand. The pitch is the slow tension of old crawlers without the old frustrations: modern controls, clear visuals and conveniences such as a built-in automap with custom markers, adjustable difficulty and the option to save at any time. Combat is turn-based, so careful planning matters more than reflexes.
Early reaction is strong. Steam showed a Very Positive score of 93% from 429 user reviews on November 7, 2026, two days after launch, and it was on a 15% launch discount at $19.50.
Gameplay
Underkeep moves one grid square at a time, the way classic crawlers did. Exploration is the core loop: you walk handmade dungeons, talk to odd locals, look for hidden passages and fake walls, and solve puzzles that are meant to fit the world rather than feel bolted on. Optional bosses and hidden alcoves reward players who poke at every corner.
Your party is four adventurers, and who you pick matters. Each has strengths and flaws, and Rake in Grass stresses that synergy decides whether a team survives or dies. Gear upgrades let you shape the group as you go deeper.
Fights are turn-based. You plan moves, control space and manage stamina and mana, and the game rewards bold play while punishing careless mistakes. Because nothing runs on a timer, you can take your time over each decision.
A personal automap with custom markers tracks locked doors, mysteries and places to come back to. Steam lists adjustable difficulty, save anytime, mouse-only and touch-only control options, partial controller support, Steam Cloud saves and 32 achievements.
Story & Setting
Underkeep is set in a dangerous fantasy world where the dungeons themselves carry much of the story, and Steam describes a fully handcrafted world. Rake in Grass describes living dungeons filled with strange rituals, lingering spirits, abandoned camps and cryptic symbols, plus choices whose effects reach deeper than you first expect. Rather than a long cutscene-driven plot, the tale comes out through the places you explore and the peculiar locals you meet along the way. Ancient puzzles and secrets are woven into that world, so learning its history and solving its riddles go hand in hand.
Key Features
- Build a party of four adventurers whose strengths and flaws matter
- Explore fully handmade dungeons one grid square at a time
- Fight turn-based battles that reward planning and stamina management
- Find fake walls, hidden alcoves, optional bosses and puzzles
- Track mysteries on a built-in automap with custom markers
- Play with adjustable difficulty, save anytime and no timed inputs
Platforms & Availability
Underkeep is available on Windows PC through Steam and is not listed for Mac or Linux there. The minimum spec is light: a 64-bit Windows 10 or later system with OpenGL 3.2 compatible graphics. Interface text covers English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish and Russian. The US Steam price was $19.50 on a 15% launch discount from $22.95, and one DLC is listed.
Why it matters
Grid-based crawlers are a niche, and new ones with this much handmade content are rare. Underkeep's quick Very Positive rating suggests it hits what fans of the genre want. Get it if you enjoy old-school party crawlers, careful party building, mapping and puzzles. Skip it if you want real-time action, multiplayer or full controller play, since Steam lists controller support as partial.
System requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or higher (64bit) | |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.2 compatible |
Questions
When did Underkeep come out?
Underkeep launched on Steam for Windows PC on November 5, 2026, from developer and publisher Rake in Grass.
Is Underkeep turn-based?
Yes. Movement is grid-based and combat is turn-based, with stamina and mana to manage and no timed inputs.
Does Underkeep have multiplayer?
No. Steam lists Underkeep as single-player only, with achievements, Steam Cloud saves and partial controller support.
How are players rating Underkeep on Steam?
Steam showed a Very Positive score of 93% from 429 user reviews on November 7, 2026.
What PC do I need for Underkeep?
Steam asks for a 64-bit Windows 10 or later system and OpenGL 3.2 compatible graphics, so most modern PCs can run it.
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Checked 7 Nov 2026. Key art, screenshots and trailer: Rake in Grass via Steam.