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Dicey Dungeons

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2019

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Quick resume

Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Card & Board Game, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Pros

  • Addictive and deep gameplay
  • Unique dice-based mechanics
  • Charming art and music
  • Varied characters and episodes
  • Fairly forgiving run lengths

Cons

  • High rng can frustrate some players
  • Witch character is notably difficult
  • Some repetition in enemies and environments
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Progression tied to playing all characters

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely choose characters, equipment, and strategies each run, adapting to RNG and episode modifiers."

  • Competence
    4

    "Requires skillful planning, dice management, and strategic decision-making to overcome challenges and bosses."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focuses on individual runs and personal mastery rather than direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Highly addictive with many players engaging in long sessions and habitual play to unlock all content."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players experiment with different equipment combos, character builds, and strategies across episodes."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with its whimsical style and engaging gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, equipment synergies, and adapting to changing episode rules."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some discovery in learning character mechanics and episode variations, though environments are limited."

  • Expression
    2

    "Limited character customization but players express style through equipment choices and strategies."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Light fantasy setting with anthropomorphic dice characters and whimsical story elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community gameplay; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn and improve skills, strategies, and understanding of mechanics over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during runs; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate equipment, upgrades, and unlock new episodes and characters."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Despite challenge and RNG, many find gameplay flow relaxing and enjoyable with good pacing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Engaging audiovisual experience with catchy music and charming visuals."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal and not a focus."

  • Story
    2

    "Simple, lighthearted narrative with charming characters and humorous dialogue."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around strategic dice allocation, equipment synergy, and adapting to modifiers."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tension from RNG and challenging episodes creates suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high replay value and content for price, especially with free DLC updates."

  • Violence
    1

    "Combat involves defeating enemies but is cartoonish and non-graphic, focusing on dice mechanics."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must manage health and resources to survive increasingly difficult dungeon episodes."

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