Devlog

• Dungeon generation
  May 06, 2026 by enegames

  The crossword/dungeon is at the core of the game. The crossword is used as the layout for the dungeon, but not directly. I had to take a few steps to get to an algorithm that generated accurate and ae... Continue reading

  
• Approach (How I use AI for code from a software engineer's perspective)
  April 29, 2026 by enegames

  I am a professional software engineer by trade. Like in most companies, I am required to leverage AI coding tools to do my work. I have been doing so for over a year, and in the last few months I no l... Continue reading
• Mechanics work, bringing the game to life with content
  April 16, 2026 by enegames

  I am at the point where the mechanics are solid and game play is enjoyable. But the world feels a little sterile. How can I add some flavor? I already have a concept of non-puzzle based content -- the... Continue reading

  
• First playtest
  April 12, 2026 by enegames

  Watching someone play your game is quite maddening / insightful. Crossword Dungeon blends mechanics and UI from crossword solving and dungeon crawling. Crossword solving is the primary agency, but cho... Continue reading

  
• Origin
  April 12, 2026 by enegames

  What if a crossword puzzle was the size of a mansion? Each lettered cell would be a room, connected by hallways that you could walk through to explore. This was the random thought that struck me quite... Continue reading