Dicey Dungeons is one of the most creative deckbuilders ever made. By turning the player into a giant walking die and making every action dependent on literal dice rolls, it creates a fascinating tension between luck and strategy. It’s not about getting 'lucky' rolls; it’s about having a deck (or equipment set) that can turn a bad roll into a winning move.
Terry Cavanagh’s design shines here, and the soundtrack by Chipzel is an absolute earworm. Each of the six playable characters feels like a completely different game—the Thief steals enemy moves, while the Robot plays a 'push your luck' blackjack-style game. It’s vibrant, funny, and incredibly deep. The mobile port is flawless, with the drag-and-drop mechanics feeling even more natural than the original PC mouse controls.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.1.5Thu Jul 10 2025
Miscellaneous bug fixes.
"It is going to be hard for anything on mobile to top this for me" - TouchArcade Game of the Week
Become a giant walking dice and battle to the end of an ever-changing dungeon! Can you escape the cruel whims of Lady Luck?
In this new fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike from Terry Cavanagh (Super Hexagon, VVVVVV), Chipzel, and Marlowe Dobbe, you'll fight monsters, find better loot, and level up your heroes as you work together to take down the Goddess of Fortune, Lady Luck herself. Balance your carefully planned strategies against the unknown of a dice roll.
Requires iOS 12 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch."It is going to be hard for anything on mobile to top this for me" - TouchArcade Game of the Week
Become a giant walking dice and battle to the end of an ever-changing dungeon! Can you escape the cruel whims of Lady Luck?
In this new fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike from Terry Cavanagh (Super Hexagon, VVVVVV), Chipzel, and Marlowe Dobbe, you'll fight monsters, find better loot, and level up your heroes as you work together to take down the Goddess of Fortune, Lady Luck herself. Balance your carefully planned strategies against the unknown of a dice roll.
















In Dicey Dungeons, you play as a giant walking die fighting to escape the whims of Lady Luck. This roguelike deckbuilder replaces traditional cards with dice-based equipment. Every turn, you'll roll your dice and assign them to your gear to attack, heal, or manipulate your future rolls. With six unique characters, each with their own playstyle and mechanics, Dicey Dungeons offers endless variety and strategic depth. Can you make it to the end of the dungeon and defeat Lady Luck herself?
Six distinct playable characters
Dozens of enemies and bosses
Catchy chiptune soundtrack
Infinite replayability with randomized runs
If you roll a 1, don't panic. Look for equipment that 'evolves' small numbers or uses them for defense. High numbers are for attacks, low numbers are for tactical manipulation.
Dicey Dungeons has made its debut on Nintendo's compact platform with a 10 percent launch discount, as shared by developer Distractionware.
Screen Rant Wed Jan 27 2021
Dicey Dungeons has been announced for physical release on Nintendo Switch, and pre-orders are about to begin.
Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 27 2022
Start with the Warrior to learn the basics. Once you unlock the Witch or the Jester, the gameplay becomes much more complex, requiring you to manage a spellbook or a deck of cards alongside your dice.
No, while you roll dice, the game is entirely about how you build your character to mitigate and use those rolls strategically.