Dicevaders (2026)

Developer: Pengonauts
Publisher: Playstack
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 271 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, thinky alien-conquest puzzle where every roll and placement asks you to plan rather than rely on luck.

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What players say

Players describe a dice-based deckbuilder in the vein of Balatro and StarVaders, with combos and big numbers that keep them coming back for one more run. Several note build variety and distinct pilots, though one says that once you commit to a strategy you have to stay with it rather than pivot. One dissenting reviewer found it less strategic than StarVaders, with too much randomness.

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