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DELVE
Updated 2026-10-16
The game sends a four-person party into a dark dungeon while you manage loot and gear; it starts in a browser tab.
ByRaresaturnReleasedLink checked Nov 5, 2026
How to play DELVE
- Controls are listed on the creator's itch.io page; check them there before your first game.
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- Role Playing
- Dark Fantasy
- Dungeon Crawler
- Idle
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What is DELVE?
DELVE is an idle dungeon crawler with a dark fantasy theme, made by Raresaturn and free on itch.io in a browser. You look after a party of four adventurers and try to keep them alive as long as you can. The listing notes AI assistance with code and graphics.
How a run plays
The party pushes through the dungeon largely on its own, as idle games do. Your job is upkeep: collect the treasure they find and spend it on better weapons and armour so the group lasts longer next time. Survival is the core goal; the listing does not describe a separate ending condition, and specific controls are on the itch.io page.
How it stacks up against rivals
Compared with idle RPGs such as Melvor Idle or Idle Champions, this game wins on simplicity: one party, one dungeon theme, and a single loop of loot and upgrades that you understand in a minute. It loses on depth. Big idle games layer skills, prestige resets, and long-term goals, while this listing describes only gear upgrades and survival. Players who want direct control will also prefer a hands-on crawler.
Rivals in more detail
A closer look at the rivals helps set expectations. Melvor Idle offers dozens of skills and months of goals, while Idle Champions mixes formation planning with licensed heroes and frequent events. Against those, this crawler is a single-screen loop: send the party in, collect what they find, buy better kit, and push a little further. That narrow scope is both its weakness and its appeal. There is no grind across many menus, no daily login pressure, and nothing to buy, so it works as a background game while you do something else. Players who enjoy watching a small team get stronger will get the most out of it, and anyone who needs strategic choices every few seconds will tire of it quickly. The dark fantasy art keeps the mood consistent from start to finish.
The verdict
Scorecard against idle RPGs: ease of play 5/5, as the party runs on its own; upgrade loop 3/5, with weapons and armour funded by treasure; depth 2/5, since no prestige or skill trees are described; theme 4/5, with a consistent dark fantasy dungeon. The verdict: a light idle crawler to keep open in a tab, not a long-term idle project like the genre's biggest names.
Who will enjoy it
It suits players who like low-input games they can check on between other tasks and who enjoy watching numbers climb as gear improves. Skip it if you want tactical turn-by-turn control or a story campaign. The listing marks it Released.
Before you click Play
Check the itch.io page for controls, since none are listed in the description. Expect to spend most of your time choosing upgrades rather than steering heroes. No purchases or accounts are mentioned. Short check-ins work best.
FAQ
DELVE FAQ
Is DELVE free to play?
Yes. It is free on itch.io and runs in a browser.
Who made the game?
Raresaturn made it, with AI assistance disclosed for code and graphics.
Where can I play the game?
In a browser on its itch.io page. PokeTide is a fan-run site and only links there.
How do you play the game?
Keep four adventurers alive as long as possible, gather treasure, and spend it on weapon and armour upgrades. Controls are on the itch.io page.
Is the game better than other idle RPGs?
It is simpler and faster to understand than most idle RPGs. Larger idle games offer more systems, goals, and long-term progression.
Do I control the adventurers directly?
No. It is an idle crawler, so the party moves on its own and you manage treasure and upgrades.
How many heroes are in the party?
Four adventurers make up the party, and the goal is to keep all of them alive as long as possible.
Is the game finished or still in development?
DELVE is marked Released. No further development plans are listed.