Dungeon Village is a mobile simulation game developed by Kairosoft that allows players to run their own fantasy-themed village. The game combines elements of the city-building, role-playing and strategy genres to provide a unique and engaging gameplay experience. The game begins with the player taking on the role of the village leader of a small village located on the edge of a dangerous dungeon. The village is surrounded by forests, mountains and rivers, and the player must manage its resources and infrastructure to attract adventurers to explore the dungeon and defend the village from monsters and bandits. The gameplay revolves around managing different aspects of the village such as building structures, managing resources and recruiting adventurers. Players can build structures such as houses, stores, and training facilities to increase the population, generate income, and train adventurers. Buildings can be upgraded to increase their efficiency and provide better services to villagers and adventurers. Resources in the game include gold, food, wood and stone, which are needed to build buildings and provide services to villagers and adventurers. Players can produce these resources by building farms, lumber mills and quarries. These resources can also be obtained by trading with other villages or by completing quests for villagers and adventurers.

Recruiting adventurers is an important part of the game, as they are the ones who explore the dungeons and bring back treasures and valuable items. Players can recruit different types of adventurers such as warriors, mages, archers and healers, each with unique abilities and strengths. Adventurers can be trained in training facilities to improve their skills and equipment. As adventurers explore the dungeons, they will encounter monsters and traps that pose a threat to their lives. Players can equip them with weapons, armor and items to increase their chances of survival. Adventurers can also be sent on quests to gather resources, save villagers, or defeat powerful monsters. The game's day and night cycle affects how the game plays out. During the day, villagers and adventurers go about their business, while at night, monsters and bandits become more active and attack the village. Players must protect the villagers by building walls, gates and guard towers and recruiting guards to ensure the village is well defended.