Moonlighter serves as a mix of shop management and dungeon crawling. The game takes place in a fantasy world, where players take on the role of Will, a merchant who must balance his shop's finances with exploring dungeons to gather valuable items.
Gameplay revolves around managing Will's shop, pricing items, and interacting with customers. As players progress through the game, they can upgrade their equipment and unlock new areas to explore. The game also features procedurally generated content, which adds a layer of complexity and replayability.