Dice A Million

Dice a Million has a plethora of potential, more so than other games that attempt to emulate Balatro. As it stands, its lack of balance, punishing bosses, and almost near-absence of build diversity make it hard to recommend.

It is a game about chasing a number that should feel impossible and somehow making it happen. It is messy, unpredictable, and occasionally overwhelming, but when everything lines up and the dice roll in your favor, it delivers a rush that is hard to replicate. If you are already hooked on games like Balatro or Luck Be a Landlord, this is an easy recommendation. And if you are new to this growing corner of Steam, it is a great example of why these games are taking over.

Is Dice A Million here to usurp Balatro? Not a chance – rolling dice lacks strategy, and the various unlocks are too chaotic to truly master. But there’s still a lovely alchemy in Dice A Million which means that the chaos brings fun. When a collection of dice works, it really, really works, and the ludicrous combos and resulting multipliers give you a satisfying pat on the back.

Dice A Million is the first Balatro-like I’ve played, and it is great. While few games can hit those lofty goals, this one comes close. It gets what makes rogue-lites so damned fun to play, with a solid soundtrack and interesting visuals. If you have any level of PC this one is worth a download via Game Pass or buying outright. I can see myself playing it for years to come.