Shattered Pixel Dungeon for Android

Looking for a mobile game that genuinely tests you? This Shattered Pixel Dungeon APK download for Android page gets you the latest version 4.0.2 of one of the best-known roguelike dungeon crawlers on the platform. Developed by Shattered Pixel, it has passed one million downloads and holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating. The XAPK file is free on GNVID and the game runs offline.

Shattered Pixel Dungeon APK download for Android: what the game is and how it plays

Combat is turn-based: you take a step, then the enemies act, so every move counts. You descend floor by floor, gather items, weapons and armor, slip past traps and obstacles, defeat monsters and grow strong enough to take on bosses.

The game builds on the original Pixel Dungeon but changes a lot along the way, with reworked items, rebalanced characters and new artifacts. Those changes make it harder and deeper. Expect to die many times before your first win, yet the difficulty is fair: levels never feel like punishment, and a solid strategy will eventually carry you through.

The retro pixel art is carefully designed, with dark and varied environments, while the sound effects add punch to fights and loot discoveries. Controls are about as simple as they get, so you can learn everything in minutes.

Characters, content and challenge

Each run starts by picking a hero class, including the Warrior, Mage, Rogue and Huntress. Every class has its own abilities and playstyle; the Warrior is the core starting class, while the others add variety to how you tackle the depths.

• Randomly generated floors, so no two runs are the same.
• A wide range of monsters, traps and powerful bosses.
• Item collection and upgrades for weapons and armor to improve survival.
• Achievements and global leaderboards through Google Play.

The game is free with optional in-app purchases and receives regular updates that add content and improve performance.

Requirements and installing the XAPK file

You need a device running Android 5.0 or newer. The download is only about 31 MB, so it suits older and mid-range phones too, and no internet connection is required to play.

The file is provided as an XAPK, so you will need an XAPK installer app. Download the file from GNVID, open it with the installer, follow the steps, and launch the game once installation finishes. GNVID offers the original game only.