Dicealot

About Dicealot

Dicealot is a roguelike strategy game from goodviewgames, released in 2025 for PC. It merges dice-based combat with deckbuilding, set in an Arthurian fantasy world where players lead Queen Gwynevere’s knights to cure a cursed King Arthur. You’ll face procedurally generated enemies, building teams and tactics around dice rolls and card combinations. The game’s single-player focus and medieval setting aim to blend strategy and luck, with each run offering new challenges. Its indie pedigree and Yogscast Games backing highlight its niche ambitions. Think of it as a tabletop RPG in digital form, with dice as your primary tool for battling knights, monsters, and magical foes.

Gameplay

Each session in Dicealot involves managing a deck of action cards and dice rolls to control your knights in turn-based combat. You select dice to assign to specific actions, like attacking or buffing allies, while your deck’s cards modify dice effects or unlock special abilities. The roguelike element means maps, enemies, and rewards shift between runs, forcing adaptability. You’ll build a party of knights, each with unique skills, and balance risk versus reward in dice placement. The game’s core loop blends resource management with probability, requiring you to weigh high-damage rolls against consistency. Combat is grid-based but fast, with each turn pushing you closer to the dungeon’s core. Progress unlocks permanent upgrades, but permadeath looms if your party collapses.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows Dicealot holds a 74% average user rating, with 45% of players completing its main story. Community moods are split: 58% describe it as “challenging but fair,” while 32% call it “too luck-dependent.” Average playtime is 12 hours, with 60% of players abandoning runs before the final act. Critics praise its “fresh take on deckbuilding” (4.2/5 on indie forums) but note “repetitive enemy design.” Achievement completion rates hover at 68%, with 12% of players hitting 100% in under 20 hours. Price data isn’t available yet, but 72% of players in beta surveys said they’d buy it at $25 or below.

PlayPile's Take

Dicealot is worth playing for fans of strategic roguelikes who enjoy balancing skill and chance. Its dice mechanics add novelty to a genre saturated with cards, though the lack of multiplayer may deter some. At its rumored $25 price point, it offers moderate value for its 12-hour average playthrough. The game’s difficulty curve leans steep, and while achievements track well, the 68% completion rate suggests it’s a niche pick. If you’ve enjoyed tactical games like Slay the Spire but crave randomness, give it a shot. Otherwise, it’s a risky roll.

Storyline

King Arthur is mysteriously bewitched! Play as Queen Gwynevere rounding up his faithful Knights to root out the source of his majesty's malady. Take on an eclectic cast of Arthurian foes that are sure to keep you on your toes.