Gloomhaven is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you control a party of mercenaries tackling procedurally generated dungeons. Each character has a unique deck of ability cards that determines their actions in combat—you'll play two cards per turn, choosing which abilities to use and in what order. Combat relies on positioning and card management rather than dice rolls. Between runs, you'll unlock new mercenaries with different playstyles, upgrade your gear, and pursue individual character goals. Dungeons shift layouts each time you enter, and enemies scale in difficulty as you progress. Death ends your run, forcing you to start over with whatever you've unlocked. The loop centers on learning enemy patterns, optimizing card combos, and deciding when to rest versus push forward. Expect tactical decisions over reflexes.
