Dice With Death

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Dice With Death is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Sea Glass Games and was released on May 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dice With Death is a strategic dice poker game where you face Death in a high-stakes battle of risk and reward. Collect unique dice and relics to enhance your rolls while managing when to bank points or risk losing everything. Unlock new classes, relics, and dialogue paths to shape your eerie competition and its outcome.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 520 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay loop that combines luck and strategy, making each run feel unique and rewarding.
Charming art style and humorous dialogue with Death enhance the overall experience.
Frequent updates and responsive developers show commitment to improving the game and adding content.

Game can feel unbalanced at higher difficulties, with Death often rolling perfect combinations that can lead to frustrating losses.
Limited content currently available, with only two characters and a small pool of relics and dice, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
User interface issues, such as slow animations and unclear relic descriptions, can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its addictive and satisfying core loop centered around dice rolling and relic collection, while others criticize it for lacking depth and content in its current early access state. The mechanics are generally seen as fun and engaging, with potential for further development, but some players find the gameplay repetitive or frustrating due to RNG elements and a lack of variety. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique mechanics and enjoyable atmosphere, but it requires more content and balance to fully realize its potential.
- “The core gameplay loop of rolling, banking, and collecting relics is satisfying, and the whole atmosphere is relaxing.”
- “Super fun and addicting gameplay loop.”
- “Great game, already very fun gameplay loop with enjoyable strategies to find.”
- “Compared to other similar roguelikes, it feels weak in terms of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has potential, but it's infuriating; why is it that nearly every single time the opponent rolls 2 or 3 dice, they get a pair or 3-of-a-kind?”
- “Core gameplay is okay, but was put out in a very bare-bones condition; lacks depth and replayability.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many players praising the charming art style and cohesive aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted inconsistencies and technical issues, the retro-inspired visuals and polished design contribute to a captivating atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful and engaging, making the game visually appealing despite some mixed feedback.
- “Very charming graphics and story interwoven into a poker dice game.”
- “The art style and story direction in this game are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are great - the perfect blend of retro and indie, with great music to boot.”
- “Graphics are a mixed bag, pretty rough overall.”
- “I think another contributing factor is the graphics, they look tiring especially on a widescreen monitor, maybe it's just me.”
- “The graphics are a bit all over the place.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging and charming, interwoven with gameplay elements that enhance its depth, though some players feel it lacks sufficient narrative content beyond initial introductions. While the philosophical themes and character snippets are appreciated, there is a desire for a more fleshed-out overarching narrative. Overall, the story adds a compelling layer to the gameplay, but some players wish for more substantial storytelling as they progress.
- “Not just a poker dice game but a poker dice game with a lot of depth and story.”
- “I love the little snippets of story between the characters.”
- “Dice with death is an engaging game that blends a compelling philosophic short story, luck, and strategic depth, making it perfect for passing time.”
- “I hope the narrative for the story will be more and more fleshed out.”
- “Story-wise, this game only has tidbits of dialogue used as the tutorial and to introduce new items and dice, which after you've unlocked them all you won't be seeing anymore of.”
- “Not enough story for me.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to features like eternity mode and various game modes that enhance strategy and player expression. While many players find the experience fun and addictive, some note that additional content, such as more characters and relics, could further elevate its replay value. Despite some criticisms regarding its initial depth, recent updates have significantly improved the game's replayability, making it a recommended choice for roguelike enthusiasts.
- “The game overall is simple; however, it allows for a lot of strategy and player expression the more relics and dice are unlocked, making for a highly replayable experience.”
- “Very fairly priced, and with recent updates, the amount of replayability has skyrocketed to what I need to recommend a roguelike. It's good, difficulty scaling is very appropriate, and the details of the game are so endearing.”
- “Core gameplay is okay, but was put out in a very bare bones condition; lacks depth and replayability.”
- “I absolutely see this game being as deep and replayable eventually, but it needs some additional well-crafted content to get there.”
- “Once you get past the learning curve and unlock most of the options, the game becomes an easily replayable challenge, and I always find myself coming back for more.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its atmospheric quality and how it enhances immersion, some find it monotonous and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the combination of music, art, and dialogue contributes to a unique and engaging atmosphere, though opinions on its repetitiveness vary significantly.
- “The art design and music are great, giving the game a really great aura, if you'll pardon the overused term.”
- “It has a charming art style, the music is atmospheric and so is the dialogue.”
- “The music is good and the dialogue with death is well written, all helps with feeling the immersion.”
- “Also, the same monotonous music on loop made me feel like I was at a funeral reception I have no business to be at.”
- “As a composer, the music was boring and repetitive.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, blending charming pixel art, polished sound effects, and atmospheric music. Reviewers note a thoughtful design that balances a moody, somber tone with humor and depth, creating a unique and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the gameplay, making it both enjoyable and memorable.
- “It has a charming art style, the music is atmospheric, and so is the dialogue.”
- “Definitely nails the moody somber atmosphere, but maintains a unique soul and identity.”
- “Surprisingly relaxing despite the dark and gloomy atmosphere.”
- “Also, the game's atmosphere is made out of pixels, which makes it feel deeply retro and one of the reasons I looked at it at first.”
- “The entire atmosphere of the game feels very in tune; the sound effects, graphics (most of your time is spent staring at the board, nobody moves in the cutscenes between rounds), and even the dice physics feel polished for an early access title.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on Linux, where it runs poorly despite being Steam Deck verified. However, some users report improvements in optimization over time, suggesting that the developers are actively addressing these concerns. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state may hinder the experience for many players.
- “The game is relatively unoptimized as of right now but hopefully that will be fixed soon.”
- “Edit: game optimization has significantly improved, and is no longer an issue!”
- “Just so terribly optimized... I don't know what is up with the main screen of the game, but it took like 10 minutes to load on start-up, then completely crashed after I won my first game and tried to go back to the home screen.”
- “The game is relatively unoptimized as of right now, but hopefully that will be fixed soon.”
- “I can't recommend it until its performance issues are ironed out.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through its quirky characters, particularly the amusing portrayal of the "death guy," and the playful gameplay mechanics that encourage a lighthearted approach to strategy. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the game's atmosphere and achievements, although some critique the inconsistent use of terminology regarding dice. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its roguelike mechanics, making for an entertaining experience.
- “A farkle roguelike with a bit of humor and a lot of atmosphere.”
- “Incredibly baked nursing an infinite health run for achievements and getting the pebble achievements are so funny.”
- “This game is awesome, the death guy is a funny fella; however, contrary to belief, he is not an egg and he isn't wearing sunglasses!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and less satisfying, with some expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of unlocking items and the need to click through each dice. While there are enjoyable elements, such as engaging dialogue with characters, the overall experience can feel more like a chore than a rewarding progression.
- “Unlocking items gets tedious – I understand the idea behind progression, but sometimes it felt more grindy than satisfying.”
- “Having to click each die is tedious.”
- “On the sauce: the skeleton is cool and your dialogue with him is nice, but in the absence of an actual video game, it's just aura farming.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the repetitive music in the game contributes to a somber and emotionally heavy atmosphere, likening it to an uncomfortable experience at a funeral reception.