Released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, The Dark Spire is a classic dungeon crawler RPG known for its challenging gameplay and retro aesthetic. Players explore the titular spire, a labyrinthine tower filled with dangerous monsters and treacherous traps, in order to defeat an evil sorcerer. It features both a modern and a retro mode, allowing for either updated graphics or an old-school 8-bit presentation. Its intricate character class system, alignment dynamics, and vintage style have garnered it a cult following among fans of the genre.