Dicefolk

Dicefolk is an excellent new addition to the enormous roguelite genre that manages to feel fresh without getting too far away from the core ideas that make these sorts of games so addictive and popular. An attractive art style, strong combat system, and meaningful player choices make this one a brilliant addition to the library for anyone looking for another great roguelite on Switch. Even if you aren’t typically a fan of this genre, we’d suggest you at least consider this as a possible entry point. Dicefolk is approachable without being patronizing and it’s tons of fun once you get a grasp of...

Dicefolk is an excellent game that takes full advantage of the Switch. It is challenging but balances that out with giving the player full control over every turn - both their and their opponent's actions. Progression can feel a little skewed towards the luck of what upgrades you get offered run to run; but there is so much you can control to help guide your fate. If the game boiled down to a roll of the die; well, you can even upgrade the faces of that as well.

It takes a lot for a turn-based roguelite/like to catch my attention nowadays, mostly due to how utterly saturated that specific niche is in the indie gaming sphere. It takes even more for me to fall for one of those, to the point of not being able to put it down. Ever since Slay the Spire stormed into digital storefronts, only to become an enabler for a myriad of copycats, I don’t think any other game in genre captivated me like it and Inscryption, even though the latter had way more in it...

Eventually, after a countless number of runs where the dice didn’t always roll as you hoped for, you may feel a tad tired and want to take a break from it. But it’s hard not wanting to return to Dicefolk, as that rewarding feeling after each battle is strong, a showcase that your decisions are by far more important than luck in this roguelite, and it deserves the love – it’s a fun, pretty, and enjoyable creature battler with a great spin to its solo PvP gameplay.

Dicefolk is the type of game we can see ourselves going back to again and again. It’s going to appeal to fans of deckbuilding roguelikes, but its Pokémon-like twist — and the fact you’re rolling dice instead of playing cards — helps it stand out from the crowd. It’s challenging but addictive, which just so happens to be the perfect combination for a game like this.

What initially started as a surely forgettable experience turned into a game I was really happy to have reviewed. Not only is Dicefolk a really fun roguelike, but it also works flawlessly on the SteamDeck. I didn’t even play it on my PC at all. And truthfully, this is a great game to have on the go, like many roguelikes.

Dicefolk is a roguelike turn-based strategy game developed by LEAP Game Studios and published by Good Shepherd Games. In it, you play as a chimera summoner taking off on an adventure with your squad of monsters. The developing team behind Dicefolk previously worked on other projects, including the popular Tunche. The parallels between a game like Tunche and Dicefolk are very clear when it comes to both games’ visual style; both titles feature adorable 2D visuals that help create an inviting...

Dicefolk has truly amazing combat that makes great use of its rotation and dice mechanics, and it's bolstered by a ton of impressive designs in the Chimeras, each packing their own skills that are fun to experiment with as you craft your dream team and playstyle. Unfortunately, the lack of any interesting story hinders the experience and can easily leave you wanting more. Still, as long as you desire a unique spin on the traditional creature-collecting formula and the battles associated with it, Dicefolk can still be worth checking out, even if the odds of you enjoying the game for longer peri...

A polished and highly competent roguelike deck builder with some neat twists, that can sometimes feel a touch too random for its own good.