Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike icon

Pepperbox Studios

For fans of roguelike deckbuilders and strategy games who enjoy high-risk, high-reward mechanics.

1app4.8(834)Games

Snapshot

Who is Pepperbox Studios?

Delivering high-stakes deckbuilding roguelikes for players who enjoy strategic, luck-based gameplay.

Target audience

Fans of roguelike deckbuildersStrategy games who enjoy high-riskHigh-reward mechanics

Active nemesis

Playstack

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 1
1
app
Games1

Last updated

Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike

v1.3.7

4mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines Pepperbox Studios?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Mobile games · deckbuilding roguelike niche

Scale

indie

Target audience

Fans of roguelike deckbuilders and strategy games who enjoy high-risk, high-reward mechanics.

Signature Patterns

  • Focus on high-stakes, luck-based roguelike mechanics
  • Minimalist visual and UI design
  • Strategic emphasis on reroll management and deck synergy
  • Free-to-play pricing model
Active

Portfolio momentum

Released 7 updates across 1 app in the last 6 months, indicating a high frequency of iteration on their current title.

Last release 28d agoActive apps 1

Portfolio

What does Pepperbox Studios ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike icon
Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike

Strategic dice game with poker hands & skull combos. Every run is different!

4.8(834)
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70+ skull deckbuilding library enables high-replayability through diverse synergy discovery.

  • Dice-rolling mechanic provides a tactile luck-mitigation experience distinct from card-based roguelikes.

Distributed across 11 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (3)

  • Brazil1 / 1
  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (6)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1
  • Italy1 / 1
  • Netherlands1 / 1
  • Portugal1 / 1
+1 more europe market
  • Spain1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan1 / 1
  • South Korea1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

BrazilFranceGermanyItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSouth KoreaSpainUnited States

Rivals

Who does Pepperbox Studios compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Playstack

known forBalatro+

1 app4.9Games

Dominates the poker-roguelike sub-genre with massive market penetration and direct thematic overlap with Dice of Kalma's core mechanics.

Contenders(2)

Distractionware

known forDicey Dungeons

1 app4.5Games

Directly competes in the dice-based roguelike space with a proven, highly-rated combat system.

TrampolineTales

known forLuck be a Landlord

1 appGames

Shares the 'gambling-as-a-roguelike' core loop, focusing on slot-machine mechanics rather than poker or dice.

Same space(3)

Arnold Rauers

known forCard Crawl

1 app4.5Games

A classic mobile card-roguelike that focuses on short, high-intensity sessions.

Good Shepherd Entertainment

known forMonster Train

1 app4.7Games

A high-quality deckbuilder that shares the roguelike structure but utilizes a lane-based tower defense mechanic.

Netflix

known forInto the Breach

1 app4.8Games

A premier tactical roguelike that serves as a benchmark for tight, deterministic combat design.

New entrants(1)

Eric Farraro

known forMeteorfall: Journeys

1 app4.2Games

Maintains relevance through consistent updates and a proven, swipe-based interface that remains unique in the genre.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Pepperbox Studios

Bottom line

Pepperbox Studios is a specialized indie developer with a clear focus on the roguelike deckbuilder category. Their ability to maintain high user engagement through complex, skill-based mechanics suggests a strong product-market fit within their target niche.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Pepperbox Studios publish?
Pepperbox Studios has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Pepperbox Studios make?
Pepperbox Studios's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.8/5 across rated apps.
What is Pepperbox Studios's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike is Pepperbox Studios's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Pepperbox Studios's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Pepperbox Studios's apps across 11 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
0
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pepperbox Studios, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Pepperbox Studios intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-08. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/pepperbox-studios

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