Bored with roguelikes? You might still want to play Dicevaders, a game about perfecting dice rolls
Dicevaders is a roguelike deckbuilder where players command an alien invasion force hurtling through space. The core gameplay involves activating units on a grid using three dice, with each column corresponding to a specific number on the dice.
According to PC Gamer, the game delivers compelling, compulsive gameplay. The reviewer found it engaging enough to boot up their Steam Deck before work for another run—a level of addiction they haven’t experienced since Titanium Court (May) and Blue Prince (2025). The game is described as “fun-but-fair,” suggesting balanced randomness alongside player strategy.
The game combines roguelike mechanics with deckbuilding elements, indicating a progression system where players gradually build and refine their deck across multiple runs. The dice-based activation system creates tension between player strategy and chance, though the fair assessment suggests randomness is well-calibrated.
Dicevaders is available on Steam Deck and appears to be generating positive reception within the roguelike genre, potentially appealing to players seeking fresh mechanical takes rather than traditional roguelike experiences.