Irvine, California – May 14, 2025 - Dungeon Rampage, the beloved Hack ’n’ Slash RPG that once captivated millions of players, is coming back from the dead. Gamebreaking Studios, a team of industry veterans, is reviving the fan-favorite with a Kickstarter campaign launching May 19, 2025. A playable demo will accompany the campaign, letting players jump back into the action immediately. This revival is driven by an unwavering community and one extraordinary fan who refused to let the game die.
A Social Gaming Icon, Reawakened
Originally released in 2012, Dungeon Rampage became one of the most-played games on Facebook, later expanding to DungeonRampage.com and Kongregate. By March 2013, it had amassed around 8 million registered accounts and 2–2.5 million monthly active users on Facebook alone. Despite its massive popularity, Dungeon Rampage shut down in 2017 due to various challenges. Yet its dedicated community never stopped hoping for a return, and one fan helped make it happen.
A Superfan’s Quest for Revival
Greek high school student Angelos Mako never gave up on Dungeon Rampage. After years of searching, he connected with members of the original development team, one of whom found the game’s source code stored on an old, hand-me-down laptop. Undeterred by legal complexities, Mako also initiated early conversations around licensing the game, laying the groundwork for its official return. Recognizing he couldn’t bring the game back alone, he pitched the revival to Gamebreaking Studios, who secured the rights and partnered with him to bring the game back to life.
“When Mako approached us with his project to revive Dungeon Rampage, we were blown away by his passion and dedication”, declared Taylor Hellam, CEO of Gamebreaking Studios. “It was clear that a game with such a devoted community deserved a second life. Working alongside him and watching the community rally around the project has been inspiring. Our team may be technically focused, but we deeply believe in the power of online games to bring people together. Dungeon Rampage is a perfect example of that.”
Modernized, Demonetized
The Steam version of Dungeon Rampage keeps the spirit of the original intact but has been reimagined for a new generation of players. Originally a free-to-play title supported by ads and microtransactions, the game will now launch as a one-time purchase. No ads, no loot boxes. The rebalanced progression system aligns with this new premium model, ensuring a fair and accessible experience. All original characters, maps and even premium gems will be unlockable purely through gameplay. And to make the game globally accessible, regional pricing adjustments will be made across multiple territories, offering a price point suited to players around the world. Alongside these changes, enhanced controls and full Steam integration deliver smoother gameplay while preserving the chaotic energy and cooperative fun that defined the original.
Kickstarter Launches May 19 with Demo
Gamebreaking Studios will launch a Kickstarter campaign alongside a playable demo on May 19, 2025. The new version of the game is expected to launch in under a year. Funds raised will go toward refining the game’s content, continued development through Early Access and long-term community support.
Learn more at www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamebreaking/dungeon-rampage
Avenge a Murdered Dog. Destroy a Deranged King.
Evil Lord Dinglepus has murdered the princess’s dog, and players must enter the brutal “Dungeon Games” to bring him to justice. What follows is a chaotic tournament through monster-filled dungeons full of traps, treasure and chaos. With dungeons that shift each session, players must hack, slash, loot and strategize their way through swarms of enemies and wild environments, all in a desperate bid to take down the mad king.
Play solo or join forces with up to three other heroes online. Choose from eight over-the-top heroes, including the soup-simmering Battle Chef and katana-wielding Ghost Samurai, and slash your way through a world where cartoon carnage meets relentless challenge.
Key Features
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Arcade-Style Combat – Fast, fluid hack-and-slash action with tight controls and explosive feedback.
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Choose Your Champion – 8 unique heroes, including the Berserker, Ranger, Sorcerer, Battle Chef, Vampire Hunter and Ghost Samurai. Each brings their own weapons, skills and playstyle.
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Online Co-op Mayhem – Real-time multiplayer with in-game chat and seamless matchmaking. Join forces with friends or strangers to survive the chaos.
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Unlockable Upgrades – Level up your characters, collect legendary loot and unlock magical pets and weapons with devastating abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item and skill upgrade options and adapt your strategy with every run.
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Explore a Wild World – Journey through crypts, canyons and forests filled with monsters, traps and hidden treasures.
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Endless Replayability – Each session offers new challenges, thanks to a blend of premade and procedurally generated dungeon layouts.
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De-monetized: Once free-to-play with microtransactions and ads, the game is now a single-purchase title. All original maps and characters will be unlockable through play.
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Reimagined for a New Era – Now integrated into the Steam ecosystem with enhanced controls and rebalanced progression, tailored to a modern premium model.
About Gamebreaking Studios
Founded in 2018, Gamebreaking Studios is a remote-first game development studio specializing in engineering for world-class online games. The team includes veterans from Blizzard Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Microsoft, Riot Games and more. Gamebreaking delivers backend services, Unreal Engine UI systems, build pipelines, and full-service game development across PC, console, mobile and VR. Past collaborations include AAA leaders like Blizzard Entertainment and Riot Games, as well as acclaimed indies like Die Gute Fabrik. Known for their technical expertise, creative agility and commitment to community-driven games, Gamebreaking Studios continues to create games, tools and services that bring players together. Visit www.gamebreaking.com to learn more.