Control the spider queen
Tarantula Dungeon is Randomite Studios’ browser game for MigJam #44. You defend the nest as the queen; the creator publishes keyboard and mouse inputs:
| Action | Published input |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Bite / web | Left / right mouse button |
| Pounce | Space |
| Lay an egg | E |
| Eat a cocoon | F |
| Pause / mute | P / M |
Know what the cocoon resource represents
The main page says defeating the whole party lets the queen wrap Sir Aldric. Cocoons remain during that run and can be eaten to heal. Eggs hatch into a brood that fights independently.
Check whether you need the healing before using F. This is a resource-reading suggestion, not a tested best moment to spend a cocoon. The description does not establish that cocoons transfer into a new run.
The hero changes after defeats
The creator’s devlog says Aldric returns with equipment aimed at what defeated him: fire against webs or armour against fangs. Another party member joins every three rounds, drawn from an archer, healer, mage and rogue.
After a round, inspect the current enemies before repeating your previous approach. The devlog describes adaptation, but supplies no damage equation, counter ranking or guaranteed survival build.
Widow has a stated Weaver requirement
The launch devlog specifies clearing round 12 on Weaver to unlock Widow. The main page also lists Hatchling as the easier setting and Weaver as the standard description.
Rounds are described as endless; holding the nest longer is the goal. Nisu checked both original pages on October 30, 2026 without running the game, unlocking Widow or testing persistence. Click the game once for keyboard input; the source distinguishes P to pause from Esc leaving fullscreen.
Quick help
Does clearing round 12 on any setting unlock Widow?
The creator’s devlog specifically names Weaver. No other-setting unlock was tested.
Are cocoons permanent between runs?
The main description says they stay for the run. This reference makes no cross-run carryover claim.
Source and scope
Checked October 30, 2026 using the original creator page and devlog. The detailed Widow condition comes from the devlog; gameplay, unlocking and cross-run persistence were not tested.