Seolhwa Dungeon
Sungki Soft's turn-based roguelike carved out of Korean folktales — the yokai aren't decoration, they ARE the rules. A grim reaper who kills you on the third call of your name, a serpent that floods the floor if you fight too long, a rat king who steals your face. Die once and the dungeon redraws itself.
Free with one optional purchase (the Folktale Collection) — runs take 40 min to 2 hours.
"Seolhwa" means folktale. Every yokai fights exactly the way its original story says — so learning the folklore is literally learning the game. Tap any yokai to read its weakness and its next move before you commit a turn.
The yokai rules that kill you
Each monster is a mechanic drawn from a real folktale — these are the ones that end runs.
| Yokai | The rule (from the folktale) |
|---|---|
| Jeoseung Saja | The grim reaper calls your name once per turn while it can see you — on the third call, you die. Setting out an Offering Table stops it. |
| Imugi | The thousand-year serpent grows the longer the fight runs — stall and it becomes a dragon, breathes, and floods the entire floor. |
| Jihaguk Daejeok | The underground bandit hid his life in a jar — he can't die until you find and break it. |
| Rat King | Like the rat that ate a stranger's nail clippings, it takes on your face. Freeing the cat caught in a trap breaks the disguise. |
| Agi Jangsu Uturi | The hidden-winged strongman appears when the rock splits at the Jirisan floor's end — at half health the wings come out and it hit-and-runs you. |
| Funeral procession | Cross its path and you choose: step aside and bow, or stand in the way — the two choices end very differently. |
Your build: species, class, god, spells
- 114 species × 12 classes
Bear Folk, Serpent, Dokkaebi, Dol Hareubang, Crow and more, crossed with Warrior, Assassin, Taoist, Shaman, Geomancer and others — the combination space is the build game.
- 2Serve one of 8 gods
Sanshin, the Dragon King, Chilseong, Samsin Halmi, Princess Bari, Jowang, the Dokkaebi Chief, Mago Halmi — each grants power with a taboo attached. Break the taboo, get the wrath.
- 337 spells, one per level
Spells come as cards drawn per level — chain them in the wood → fire → earth → underworld → water order and they build on each other. Soak the floor with Tidal Wave, then Lightning spreads the shock; fire bursts on poison.
- 4Read before you swing
All 155 yokai have an info window — resistances, weaknesses, and a telegraph of next turn's move. Reading one move ahead is the whole skill ceiling.
What a run looks like
Redrawing dungeon
Permadeath is real — die once and you're back at the start, with a freshly generated layout every entry.
Folktale floors
A silver mine haunted by goblin fire, a royal tomb with already-open coffins, a fog-bound marsh, a gumiho's den — then the underworld opens if you've gathered enough orbs.
7 branch dungeons
Side dungeons peel off the main descent, each built around a specific tale.
The codex
Every yokai you meet is logged with the original folktale it came from — the collection is half the appeal for folklore fans.
FAQ
Is Seolhwa Dungeon free?
Yes — free download on iOS and Android. The only purchase is the Folktale Collection, which unlocks extras.
Is it on PC or console?
Mobile only for now — App Store and Google Play. The official site links both stores.
How do I survive Jeoseung Saja?
It calls your name once per turn it can see you — three calls and you die. Break line of sight or set out an Offering Table to stop the count.
How long is a run?
Anywhere from 40 minutes to 2 hours — a real roguelike session, not a five-minute mobile snack.