Dicey Dungeons

Lore & Background

Dicey Dungeons was announced by Terry Cavanagh in May 2018 after about three months of prior development, with an in-progress free version available for users to try. Cavanagh planned a commercial release later in 2018. The game is inspired by one of the first roguelike deck-builder games, Dream Quest. Its art was created by Marlowe Dobbe, music composed by Chipzel, and writing by Holly Gramazio. The game was released on 13 August 2019 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and on 15 December 2020 for Nintendo Switch. Ports to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S were handled by Ratalaika Games and released on 11 November 2021. Mobile ports for iOS and Android were originally planned for 2020 but released on 7 July 2022, alongside free new content titled 'Reunion'.

Reader's Guide

Dicey Dungeons received 'generally favorable' reviews for Windows and Switch according to Metacritic, while the mobile version received 'universal acclaim'. OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, recommended by 87% of critics. The game has been called a good introduction into roguelike deck-building games. Its Windows release was among the best-selling new releases of the month on Steam. Following its initial release exclusive to Bandcamp, Materia Collective released the official soundtrack by Chipzel on 20 December 2019. The game's significance lies in its accessible yet deep dice-based combat system, its game show theme, and its role as a notable entry in the roguelike deck-building genre, building on the foundation of Dream Quest.

Did You Know?

• Dicey Dungeons was inspired by Dream Quest, one of the first roguelike deck-builder games.
• The game's art was created by Marlowe Dobbe, music by Chipzel, and writing by Holly Gramazio.
• Mobile ports for iOS and Android were released on 7 July 2022, alongside free content titled 'Reunion'.
• The Xbox ports were developed by Ratalaika Games.