Dicey Dungeons

The variety is fantastic, there are so many variations on the rules and deck types it never gets boring. Perfect on the road or relaxing at home. If I feel like playing a game but can't decide what, this is one I usually end up playing even though I've beat it many times now.

Simple, yet fun and engaging roguelike with a surprising amount of content.
The characters provide vastly different playstyles and the available episodes, plus the possibility of randomizing rules make sure that replayability is not an issue.
Definitely recommended for anybody that enjoyes roguelike deckbuilders and doesn't mind a bit of dice-roll based rng.

Great little roguelike. Lot of RNG but what did you expect for a game where you play as cartoon dice? Anyway the runs are short so it doesn't feel too bad to lose a few times before you find a winning build. This isn't the sort of game (for me anyways) like Balatro or Slay the Spire that you'll sink hundreds of hours into, but there's more than enough here to justify the price. Game's got a lot of personality too, big fan of the art, the snarky characters and dialog, it all works for me.

Very fun game, until you have to play as the Witch, and then it is a very not fun game. However, since five playable characters are not the Witch and only one playable character is, it's a recommend from me.

So I want to be clear:

I don't like the aesthetics or the style of this game. That itself was enough to kill my interest. I saw the game in my Steam queue and passed it up. I saw it going for a pittance in multiple bundles, and it was only when I saw it the third time that I decided to pick it up despite my misgivings. The only reason I played it at all was that I wanted something that looked lightweight and low investment that I could play to occupy time on a flight without feeling like I was ruining an experience I might have enjoyed more.

I preface with all of this, because while is true my expectations were very low, Dicey Dungeons didn't simply exceed them, but obliterated them. The mechanics in this game are so well thought-out it actually blows me away that it's possible to achieve this level of decision-making depth with a format that is essentially just rolling and assigning six-sided dice.

Every single turn is essentially a puzzle to be solved. While the first couple of classes can be quite simple in how to optimize your equipment and allocation, the last few are much more involved, and I found the game to be delightfully engaging. Just because the first two characters are simpler, though, doesn't mean they're not fun to play...it just means that turns go faster.

I highly recommend Dicey Dungeons to anyone who likes turn-based roguelikes and either likes or can disregard the aesthetic. There is an extremely solid, mechanically-driven game to enjoy here that isn't just revisiting or remixing the mechanics of other games in the sub-genre. If you're like me, I implore you to give this game a second look. It is polished, it is snappy, and it is fun.

I still don't like the aesthetic chosen (though I understand why the developers went with it), but I give Dicey Dungeons a very high recommendation and offer my best regards.

Dicey Dungeons is an absolutely brilliant and creative game that stands out in the world of roguelikes. Its unique concept of combining dice mechanics with dungeon crawling creates a truly engaging and fresh experience. Each character you play as uses dice rolls to determine actions, making every decision and outcome feel dynamic and unpredictable. This simple yet clever mechanic keeps the gameplay exciting and varied, encouraging players to think strategically about their dice rolls and available actions.
The level of difficulty in Dicey Dungeons is also perfectly tuned. The game provides a fair challenge that pushes players to think on their feet, but it never feels overwhelming. The progression is satisfying, with each run offering new opportunities for improvement, and the difficulty curve is just steep enough to keep things interesting without becoming frustrating.
Visually, Dicey Dungeons has a charming, minimalist art style that fits the quirky nature of the game. The bright colors and bold designs give the game a fun, playful vibe that’s both easy on the eyes and full of personality. The simple yet effective visuals enhance the overall experience, making it a joy to explore its many levels.
Overall, Dicey Dungeons is a standout title that impresses with its originality, challenging gameplay, and charming visuals. It’s a must-play for fans of roguelikes, puzzle games, or anyone looking for something uniquely engaging. Highly recommended!

It didn't seem all that interesting after the first few games, but once the new mechanics starts coming and you learn to plan ahead, it becomes quite nice little game. Bad luck can still sometimes completely ruin your run, which is annoying, but overall it's a fun game.