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Moonlighter

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Digital Sun

Genre: ローグライクアクションRPG

Game Overview

Moonlighter runs a shop by day and a dungeon by night. GPA scores it high on Roguelike and Craft.

Game Characteristics

Roguelike
75%
Character Building
70%
Action
65%
Strategy
60%
Graphics
55%
Emotional Story
50%
Crafting
50%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner
55 ✓
Intermediate
68 ✓
Advanced
55 ✓

Keywords

商人主人公昼夜二重生活roguelike dungeonDigital Sunindie

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Roguelike
75%
Character Building
70%
Action
65%
Strategy
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Graphics
55%
Emotional Story
50%
Crafting
50%

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About "Moonlighter"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

Moonlighter（ムーンライター） leads with its ローグライクアクションRPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Moonlighter runs a shop by day and a dungeon by night." The headline profile reads Roguelike 75% / Character Building 70% / Action 65%, making it a strong pick for fans of Roguelike and Character Building. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "Moonlighter（ムーンライター）" by using its feel of 商人主人公, 昼夜二重生活, and roguelike dungeon as the primary lens, weighting Roguelike and Character Building most heavily. Top similar titles include "カスタムロボ V2（Custom Robo V2）", "Cult of the Lamb（カルトオブザラム）", "Children of Morta（チルドレン・オブ・モルタ）".