Report updated Apr 2, 2026
Dicey Dungeons
v2.1.5Fans of roguelike deckbuilders and strategy games who enjoy high-stakes, luck-based mechanics and quirky, stylized art direction.
What Is Dicey Dungeons?
Launched Jul 7, 2022
Updated Jul 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Unique turn-based battle mechanic where players use dice rolls to activate skills and abilities.
Strategic card and equipment collection combined with procedurally generated dungeon runs.
Play as different characters, each with unique playstyles, abilities, and strategies.
Procedurally generated levels ensure that no two playthroughs are the same.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate gameplay depth and strategy and value for money, but report app stability and crashes and rng and balancing.”
What Users Love
Super simple. Super deep strategy.
It is more challenging and complex than i expected.
1000% worth the money
It has a lot of content, and all for just $4.99.
Pain Points
Pixel 9a, frequent crashes. pretty much unplayable.
It keeps crashing on me... every single time I get into fight to level up it keeps kicking me out
Later levels are purely luck based.
You can equip yourself with all the skills... only to be squashed by a RNG that's weighted against you
High confidence · 50 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role Playing | Paid | #27 | ▲4 |
| Strategy | Paid | #79 | ▲9 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High replayability
- Unique dice-based combat differentiator
- Strong value-for-money perception
Cons
- Persistent technical instability on Android devices
- Lack of active social media engagement
- Perceived late-game RNG imbalance
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Capitalize on 'premium-only' market gap
- Expand community engagement via Discord
- Introduce balance tuning for late-game content
Market Threats
- Emerging genre leaders like Balatro
- Aggressive competition from established titles like Slay the Spire
- User churn due to technical bugs
Who competes with Dicey Dungeons?
Contenders
Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG
Rick van der Wal
A mobile-native deckbuilder with deep RPG elements and frequent content updates that capture the same strategy-focused player base.
Meteorfall: Journey
Eric Farraro
A simplified, fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike that appeals to players who enjoy the 'quick run' nature of Dicey Dungeons.
Same Space
Hearthstone
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
While a CCG rather than a roguelike, it dominates the mobile card-battle space and competes for the same strategic card-game player demographic.
Void Tyrant
★4.6 (10K)Armor Games Studios Inc
A roguelike card battler that utilizes a unique combat mechanic, appealing to the same audience looking for non-traditional card game systems.
Darkest Dungeon
0Red Hook Studios Inc.
A premium, high-difficulty roguelike that shares the 'cruel luck' and dungeon-crawling themes of Dicey Dungeons.
New Kids on the Block
Wildfrost
★4.1 (486)Chucklefish Limited
A recent, highly-stylized deckbuilder with a strong emphasis on cute art and punishing, strategic gameplay.
What are the key takeaways?
Dicey Dungeons is a exciting games app that is a paid app. With a 4.5/5 rating from 2.1K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate gameplay depth and strategy, though app stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of roguelike deckbuilders and strategy games who enjoy high-stakes, luck-based mechanics and quirky, stylized art direction.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Premium, upfront pricing model with no mention of IAPs or subscriptions, positioning the game as a complete, high-quality indie experience.
iOS Version
2.1.5
Android Version
2.1.4
Release Date
Jul 7, 2022
iOS Price
$4.99
Android Price
$4.99
Developer
Distractionware Limited