# Dicevaders

> Dicevaders is a dice-based roguelike deckbuilder about leading the ultimate alien invasion. Set in the StarVaders universe, draft and manipulate the dice row, build an unstoppable army, and unleash adrenaline pumping combos through powerful synergies and strategic play.

## Game facts

- Developer: Pengonauts
- Publisher: Playstack
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 29, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: casual, Strategy, Turn-BasedStrategy
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3917700/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: French (France), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/dicevaders)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Oct 8, 2026

### Strengths

- It combines the Balatro-like thrill of rising numbers with dice, grid placement, and unit composition to create its own strategic identity.
- The synergies among relics, characters, dice, and various mechanics are deep, making it enjoyable to change and experiment with builds on every run.
- The immediate satisfaction of massive combos and screen effects is powerful, making players want to start a new run right after losing.

### Weaknesses

- The shop and acquisition RNG can be excessively harsh at higher difficulties, making it difficult to obtain the desired dice, relics, or pieces.
- Mechanics that restrict play, such as bosses blocking relic slots or greatly increasing target scores, are considered frustrating and harmful to the difficulty curve.
- The placement of basic and mini dice and the way scores increase can feel opaque or random, reducing the player's sense of control.

## Links

- [Dicevaders on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6376)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6376/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T06:13:19.576Z