Little Imps: A Dungeon Builder May 2026

One thing to know: being an Overlord takes patience. The game features real-world timers for building and mining that can range from minutes to hours. While the game has no direct microtransactions, it uses "crystals" (mined in-game) as a currency to bypass these waits. Note that it is not an "idle" game; you have to manually click to confirm finished projects before your imps will move on to the next task.

Have you ever looked at a damp, dark cave and thought, "This could really use some throw pillows and a torture rack"? If so, by upjers is exactly the tycoon strategy game you’ve been waiting for. Released in full on February 7, 2022, this title puts you in the warty boots of an aspiring Overlord managing a crew of scrawny earth imps. upjers GmbH Software company OpenBamberg, Germany The Grind to Greatness

See the early-game management and building loop in action here: Little Imps: A Dungeon Builder

From Underworld Hopeful to Dark Overlord: Getting Started in Little Imps

: Use different flooring types to designate unique room types across multiple tiers. One thing to know: being an Overlord takes patience

: Click to mine rocks and clear rubble to grow your subterranean labyrinth.

: As your "Glory Level" rises, you’ll attract more powerful subjects, from goblins and trolls to vampires. Mastering the Clock Note that it is not an "idle" game;

: Meet your imps' basic needs (like food and beds) to keep them productive.