Zelda-inspired dungeon maker 'Quest Master' 1.0 due out in Spring with a single-player campaign

Quest Master is a very positively reviewed Zelda-inspired dungeon maker currently in Early Access, and recently a big roadmap update was shared for the upcoming 1.0 release. Quest Master has Native Linux support and is Steam Deck Verified.

The developer has now set Spring 2025 for the full 1.0 release which will include a single-player campaign, which they're building with the same tools that are available to the community. In this story mode you'll be able to explore Castle Town as it grows into a bustling hub of quests and characters, journey through six elemental dungeons filled with unique challenges, and uncover secrets that connect players and developers alike in shaping Aetheria’s destiny.

Quest Master also recently had a big "Coldfang Grotto" update which includes a frosty 7th themed set. This new additions allows dungeon makers to freeze objects in Maker Mode, creating puzzles that challenge adventurers to unthaw them. Additionally it added in a freezing boomerang to halt enemies mid-motion and use them to activate pressure plate puzzles, and you can turn bodies of water into temporary ice paths unlocking new ways to navigate treacherous terrain.

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From the press release:

“Seeing the Quest Master community create over 3,000 dungeons is incredible. It proves that this game has become more than just a dungeon maker—it’s an imagination engine,” said Julian Creutz, Lead Developer of Quest Master. “The creativity and passion of our players in Early Access continues to inspire us as we build the Single Player Campaign into something truly special.”

“Quest Master bridges the best of classic 16-bit dungeon crawling with tools that unlock endless creative possibilities for players today,” said Jeron Moore, Executive Producer at Apogee Entertainment and Game Director of Quest Master. “The Coldfang Grotto theme expands those possibilities even further, offering new mechanics that make dungeon creation more exciting and imaginative than ever. It’s incredible to see how the community continues to bring these tools to life, and we can’t wait to share what’s next as we build toward 1.0.”