Dungeon Encounters was the first game Hiroyuki Ito had directed in 14 years and has received positive reviews from critics for its gameplay.

Dungeon Encounters received "generally favorable reviews" for its PlayStation 4 and Switch versions, according to Metacritic.

Saying it was one of her best surprises of 2021, she commented that its looks were deceptive compared to how deep the game was and that she never had a short session.

[4] Roland Ingram of Nintendo Life rated the Switch version 8/10 stars, saying that it was more meaningful than other games despite its simple graphics.

[5] Adam Vitale of RPG Site rated the PC version 8/10 points, calling it "not for everyone" and criticizing its music as "squawky", but calling its design "tight-knit" and "well-crafted".