Dead Finger Dice

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Dead Finger Dice is a single player casual strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by Rocket Adrift Games and was released on October 24, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dead Finger Dice is a rogue-like dice poker game where you face off against ruthless demon billionaires on a mega yacht. Bet by cutting off your own fingers and use strategic re-rolls to claim victory or lose your life in a deadly underground tournament. Outsmart your opponents to break the deadly cycle or become part of the rising body count.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Dead Finger Dice features a unique and engaging blend of dark humor, body horror, and strategic gameplay, making it a standout in the indie roguelike genre.
The game's aesthetic is visually striking, with a minimalist art style and an exceptional soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The dice crafting mechanic adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to create personalized strategies and maintain engagement through varied runs.

The gameplay can become tedious due to slow animations and a heavy reliance on RNG, which may frustrate players seeking more strategic depth.
Some mechanics, such as the tutorial and certain dice abilities, are poorly explained or underutilized, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in gameplay.
The game suffers from bugs and issues with save files, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to player frustration.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Dead Finger Dice is a unique blend of gambling mechanics and body horror, creating an engaging loop despite some repetitiveness in its core dice-rolling mechanic. While the game offers a compelling aesthetic and interesting concepts, players have noted issues with predictability, lack of tutorial clarity, and a grindy nature that can lead to tedium. Overall, it presents a solid foundation with room for improvement, particularly in enhancing variety and depth in gameplay mechanics.
- “Dead Finger Dice is one of those rare indie roguelikes that takes a familiar mechanical foundation and twists it into something morbidly inventive.”
- “The blend of gambling mechanics, body horror, and biting commentary on wealth and excess gives the experience a tone that is equal parts absurd, macabre, and strangely compelling.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and easy to understand, and the overall experience doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “The central mechanic—rolling dice to form hands—remains constant throughout, and players who crave dramatic mechanical shifts may find the repetition noticeable over long sessions.”
- “The gameplay itself isn't that great as the monsters follow a very predictable strategy that's easy to beat, but just takes time waiting for good rolls, so it gets tedious.”
- “The aesthetic is fantastic, but the gameplay is lacking.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cohesive and charming aesthetic, which effectively complements its morbid tone and enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the detailed pixel art, confident visual style, and engaging design, noting that the visuals and music create a captivating experience. While the gameplay may have some shortcomings, the artistic elements are consistently described as fantastic and a major draw for players.
- “Together, these elements create a cohesive aesthetic that supports the game’s morbid tone while maintaining focus on strategic decision-making.”
- “✔️ Aesthetically dialed all the way in — the visual style is confident and cohesive, with nothing feeling out of place or half-finished.”
- “I love the pixel art and overall aesthetics; the monstrous designs of the billionaires are especially fantastic, pulling from both classic depictions of wealth and well-known monster archetypes!”
- “This game drew my attention because of the art style and possibilities to create loaded dice.”
- “If you liked buckshot roulette, and like graphics from Obra Dinn then you'll like this game.”
- “The art style really sold me on its own.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the phenomenal soundtrack and its ability to enhance the gaming experience. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, often describing it as "stellar" and "obsessed-worthy," with some even suggesting it deserves to be sold separately. Overall, the combination of captivating music and charming visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The musical score on this is phenomenal.”
- “✔️ Absolutely stellar music — the soundtrack is doing real work here, especially Medusa; I legit got excited to go against her for that reason.”
- “I am obsessed with the music, the design, and the old school aesthetics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as fun and engaging, featuring a compact narrative that effectively complements its simple mechanics. While some players appreciate the depth provided by backstory elements like emails and symbols that lead to multiple endings, others feel that the narrative can detract from the gaming experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect, though opinions vary on its complexity and integration with gameplay.
- “This game is fun and the overall story and mechanics are compelling.”
- “A fun, compact story paired with simple mechanics — it doesn’t overcomplicate itself, letting the narrative and mood carry the experience.”
- “It kind of brings to mind that Roald Dahl story—'Man from the South'—that Quentin Tarantino paid homage to in 'Four Rooms.'”
- “It seems the game has a certain degree of backstory, with emails and messages to read, symbols to find, and a secret password to uncover in order to unlock different endings—which is not really my cup of tea, as I generally don't like narrative or story interfering with my gaming.”
- “It seems the game has a certain degree of backstory, with emails and messages to read, symbols to find, and a secret password to uncover in order to unlock different endings—which is not really my cup of tea, as I generally don't like narrative or story interfering with my gaming.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its dark and irreverent tone, utilizing exaggerated horror elements and shock value to create a unique blend of cynicism and comedy. Players appreciate the absurdity of its features and the overall embrace of black humor, making it particularly enjoyable for fans of this genre.
- “The exaggerated horror elements, including the literal loss of fingers after failed rounds, serve as both shock value and dark humor, amplifying the game’s cynical edge.”
- “Honestly a blast for anyone who enjoys dark humor and gambling.”
- “Another funny and deranged part is the list of the advertised 'features' of this game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Dead Finger Dice is characterized by a stark, minimalist visual style that contributes to its unsettling vibe, complemented by fantastic aesthetics and an eerie retro soundscape. Reviewers praise the grim, stylized pixel art, collectively rating the atmosphere as exceptional.
- “The aesthetic, atmosphere, and soundscape are fantastic.”
- “Visually, Dead Finger Dice adopts a stark, minimalist style that enhances its unsettling atmosphere.”
- “I love the grim, stylized pixel art and eerie retro atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to predictable enemy strategies and slow animations, which can lead to prolonged waiting for favorable outcomes. While the gameplay can be manageable with the right strategies, the overall experience is marred by its repetitive nature.
- “The gameplay itself isn't that great as the monsters follow a very predictable strategy that's easy to beat, but it just takes time waiting for good rolls, making it tedious.”
- “My only disclaimer is that the gameplay can be a bit tedious at times.”
- “It's easy with the right dice combinations, but unfortunately, the very slow animations make the game feel tedious to play.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs that can lead to partially wiped saved games and lost items. Players are advised to manually save their files to avoid potential data loss. Overall, the experience is described as short and buggy.
- “Oh and to whoever's reading this, it's true that the game is buggy, saved games can get partially wiped (so you should probably save the files yourself if you're not going to run the thing in one day) and that items may be lost.”
- “Short and buggy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the emotional impact of the game is heightened by the tension of wagering fingers instead of chips, making each roll feel significant. Additionally, the upgrade systems contribute to a sense of meaningful progression, further enhancing the emotional experience throughout gameplay.
- “The tension of wagering fingers instead of chips gives emotional weight to each roll, while the upgrade systems ensure meaningful progression across runs.”