Daice

DAICE ended up becoming one of my favourite strategy roguelites I’ve played this year. It takes several familiar ideas, dice mechanics, inventory management, and roguelite progression, and combines them into something that feels fresh, thoughtful and incredibly enjoyable. The learning curve is gentle, the tactical depth steadily grows with each run, and there’s always another ship to unlock or another build to experiment with. It rewards careful planning without ever becoming overwhelming, making it equally enjoyable whether you’re sitting at your PC or relaxing with a Steam Deck. Yes, the presentation is modest, and those looking purely for visual spectacle may overlook it. That would be a real shame because underneath its simple exterior lies one of the smartest strategy games I’ve played this year. If you’ve been enjoying the recent wave of dice-powered games, DAICE absolutely deserves a place on your wishlist. Better still, if you’re someone who enjoys strategy games that reward thoughtful decisions over lightning-fast reflexes, this is an easy recommendation. Sometimes the biggest surprises come in the smallest packages. DAICE is one of those surprises, and for me it’s one of the standout strategy roguelites of 2026.

DAICE presents itself as an interesting and original offering in the tactical roguelite landscape, capable of transforming randomness into a rewarding logistical puzzle.