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DAICE

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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About DAICE

DAICE is a single player tactical management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Aeterna Ludi and was released on July 16, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

DAICE is a unique merge of turn-based dice-powered combat with inventory management, a roguelite where you control an evergrowing AI Core. Purchase and pilot unique spaceships, load your dice into weapons and systems, and unleash devastating combos and shape your own strategy-driven story.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Unique and satisfying dice-building and turn-based combat mechanics with strategic depth.
  • Variety of ships and builds that keep gameplay fresh and engaging across runs.
  • Immersive soundtrack, smooth gameplay, and well-designed inventory and upgrade systems.
  • Presentation and graphics can feel bland or mobile-like to some players.
  • UI and item descriptions lack clarity, causing difficulty in understanding interactions.
  • Some bugs and minor GUI issues reported, with inconsistent support for widescreen displays.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay features solid and polished mechanics, combining unique dice mechanics with inventory management and strategic combat, offering a fresh and engaging experience despite lacking a strong story or extensive quality-of-life features.

    • “It's a great blend of Back Pack Hero with inventory management combined with fun dice mechanics and Lone Star-like combat where you shoot in columns.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and polished.”
    • “It lacks spectacle, dialogue, any discernible story, and more than a few QoL features - but the mechanics are solid.”
    • “I really like how they combined dice mechanics with inventory management—it's a unique and refreshing concept.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The story is generally considered minimal and lacking in spectacle or engaging dialogue, focusing more on solid mechanics and enjoyable gameplay. However, some players appreciate the variety and freshness of missions, with randomized elements enhancing the experience. Overall, the narrative is understated but supported by fun and rewarding progression.

    • “The story across the acts is nice too.”
    • “From the first few missions I already started getting parts that could drastically change my setup's behavior.”
    • “Each mission feels fresh because of the random rolls.”
    • “It lacks spectacle, dialogue, any discernable story, and more than a few quality-of-life features - but, the mechanics are solid.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this space shooter is praised for being dynamic, immersive, and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience with an excellent and relaxing soundtrack that complements the game's engaging gameplay.

    • “It's a very cool space shooter, I liked the dynamism and the excellent soundtrack; it won't get boring.”
    • “Very fun game and the music is very immersive.”
    • “It looks beautiful, has pleasant sound design, a nice relaxing soundtrack, and creating multilayered complex combos from the various modules at your disposal feels as satisfying as it should be.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising their uniqueness and quality, while others find them problematic. Overall, many appreciate the visual presentation as impressive and well-executed.

    • “It's got a pretty unique vibe, some fresh mechanics, and the graphics are really nice too.”
    • “The graphics look amazing, and the overall presentation is excellent.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding for upgrades is easy and rewarding, allowing players to quickly become powerful and excel in missions.

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DAICE is a tactical management game with science fiction theme. Common tags for DAICE include science, turn-based, indie, roguelite, 2d and others.

DAICE is available on PC and Windows.

DAICE was released on July 16, 2026.

DAICE was developed by Aeterna Ludi.

DAICE has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked DAICE for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

DAICE is a single player game.

Similar games include Die in the Dungeon, StarVaders, LONESTAR, Rogue Voltage, SpellRogue and others.