Eldrum: Black Dust - CRPG

4.4
775 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Teen
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About this game

Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Black Dust is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks.

Key Features

- 📖 Branching Storylines: Every decision matters in this grimdark adventure, leading to multiple endings.
- 🎲 D&D-Inspired Gameplay: Experience the depth of tabletop RPGs in a mobile format.
- ⚔️ Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic 2D battles reminiscent of classic CRPGs.
- 🏰 Rich, Dark World: Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with moral ambiguity and tough choices.
- 🎧 Immersive Experience: Vivid text descriptions enhanced by evocative imagery and atmospheric audio.
- 🗺️ Exploration: Roam the desert city and its surroundings, uncovering secrets and side quests.

Eldrum: Black Dust brings the essence of traditional gamebooks and CRPGs to your fingertips, with a modern twist. Whether you're a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure stories, D&D campaigns, or simply looking for a deep, narrative-driven experience, this game offers hours of captivating gameplay.

Our commitment to accessibility shines through - Eldrum: Black Dust is proudly created by a studio recognized for developing the Best Mobile Game for Blind Users (AppleVis Game of the Year).

Embark on your journey through the dark and unforgiving world of Eldrum today. Every choice you make, every path you take, will leave its mark on the Black Dust. What tale will you weave, and which of the multiple endings will you unlock?

Download now and start your grimdark adventure!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Connect with fellow adventurers and the creators on our Discord server. Share your insights, receive updates, and be a part of Eldrum's lore and gameplay.

Website: https://eldrum.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/Gdn75Z7zef
Updated on
Aug 1, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Location, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
752 reviews
Tabatha Ruehle (Tabby)
September 1, 2025
It's fun, but I'm not sure I like the way the combat works. I should be able to use my healing items during combat, especially if "end turn" means I'll end up dying anyway. Gold is way to hard to come by, not to mention the scripted debt collector events. The starting stats are terrible and I was under the impression of being able to choose a class, but that's not true. I get that it's a strategy game, and I've tried different combat styles, but most enemies are near impossible to defeat.
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Act None
September 1, 2025
You get to pick a class once you’ve completed the Pit quest. Combat becomes a lot more interesting then. As for the debt collectors- we’re aware that they’re not exactly enjoyable.
Megan
August 16, 2025
So frustrating and infuriating that it's not even fun to play. ALL of your gold gets stolen from you the moment you have enough to buy anything, opponents get more "turns" in battle and often fight 3-6 vs. player. Even after leveling up and clearing through several quests, I was still getting wiped out by enemies repeatedly. There doesn't seem to be a way to adjust the difficulty, which is a shame.
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Adam Yuflin
August 28, 2025
Loved the game at the start. Felt like Skyrim in a way that you play it in lite ver, mobile. However the following is lacking: 1) Scaling; regardless how much you do, it does matter since moves are fixed, yet RnGs is terrible damage and stat wise like crit and dodge. This especially applies to the cult apostles. 2) Battle Pace; most script based games have features to speed up battle animations to allow replays, but game does not offer this, so simply too torturing to replay.
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What’s new

Minor bug fixes