Die in the Dungeon hooks players for the long haul, with those who surpass the 25-hour mark reporting near-universal satisfaction. The game sustains an 88% positive reception among recent players, driven by its deep tactical combat and distinctive visual identity.
What it's about: Explorez un mystérieux donjon dans ce roguelike au tour par tour axé deck-building, avec des dés à la place des cartes ! Triomphez en associant de puissants dés sur le plateau, renforcez-les grâce à des reliques magiques et risquez tout sur un jet favorable lors de rencontres inattendues.
In-game
« Loved the gameplay so far, this might be exactly up my alley. However, the pixelated font is really hard to read at times and triggered my migranes after only a few minutes of playing. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« I love the concept and art of this game. However if you seek a challenge this unfortunetly isn't for you. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« This game is fire I played Die in the dungeon origins and was bought this game the day it came out Also I would sex the frogs »👍 anonymous review · 54 h played1« Très bon jeu, agréable pour se détendre mais demandant tout de même un minimum de réflexion pour bien réussir sa run »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« J'avais connu le jeu en démo itchio, il est sympa. EN revanche, s'il vous plait les dev, quand je sauvegarde apres avoir nettoyé une salle, et que je charge la partie, ne me faites pas recommencer la piece. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« really good roguelike, too adictive »👍 anonymous review · 105 h played
« It's technically a competent roguelike but it's just completely sauceless, there's no builds that actually feel fun or rewarding, numbers just increase as you progress »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Repetitive, boring, not much new. They just change the battle system into dice. Typically roguelike games offer different kinds of playstyles but in this game they didn't offer much, or not something matters. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Optimal way to play is very boring, lack of diversity in combats, not enough synergy with dice in hands. »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played« i really want to like this, but it's missing something compared to other Spirelikes like Peglin or Astrea. the sense of progression is off somehow. it's really close to being good but doesn't have staying power. »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« i can't enjoy this. either the game is too easy or it's heavily balanced towards higher "ascensions". It's polished to too much of a point, and is a game that will appeal to all but is no one's favorite. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Franchement, le jeu est excellent et fun. On prend plaisir a lancer des petites parties de temps en temps :) Il pousse a la réflexion et a faire des choix judicieux. Plutôt addictif ! »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
In players' words
« Loved the gameplay so far, this might be exactly up my alley. However, the pixelated font is really hard to read at times and triggered my migranes after only a few minutes of playing. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« It's technically a competent roguelike but it's just completely sauceless, there's no builds that actually feel fun or rewarding, numbers just increase as you progress »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« I love the concept and art of this game. However if you seek a challenge this unfortunetly isn't for you. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Repetitive, boring, not much new. They just change the battle system into dice. Typically roguelike games offer different kinds of playstyles but in this game they didn't offer much, or not something matters. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« This game is fire I played Die in the dungeon origins and was bought this game the day it came out Also I would sex the frogs »👍 anonymous review · 54 h played1« Optimal way to play is very boring, lack of diversity in combats, not enough synergy with dice in hands. »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played« Très bon jeu, agréable pour se détendre mais demandant tout de même un minimum de réflexion pour bien réussir sa run »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« i really want to like this, but it's missing something compared to other Spirelikes like Peglin or Astrea. the sense of progression is off somehow. it's really close to being good but doesn't have staying power. »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« J'avais connu le jeu en démo itchio, il est sympa. EN revanche, s'il vous plait les dev, quand je sauvegarde apres avoir nettoyé une salle, et que je charge la partie, ne me faites pas recommencer la piece. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« i can't enjoy this. either the game is too easy or it's heavily balanced towards higher "ascensions". It's polished to too much of a point, and is a game that will appeal to all but is no one's favorite. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« really good roguelike, too adictive »👍 anonymous review · 105 h played« Franchement, le jeu est excellent et fun. On prend plaisir a lancer des petites parties de temps en temps :) Il pousse a la réflexion et a faire des choix judicieux. Plutôt addictif ! »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=112
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=19
Value for money
100 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
112
84
8
20
Graphics / art
24
24
0
0
Content / longevity
19
11
1
7
Value for money
10
10
0
0
Audio / music
8
8
0
0
Interface / UX
7
0
0
7
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Performance
1
0
0
1
Story / writing
1
1
0
0
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.6 h.
<2h
35 % (n=17)
2-10h
85 % (n=117)
10-25h
90 % (n=144)
>25h
98 % (n=126)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 21, 2025 · All-time low: €9.74 (Feb 21, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,1 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,8 % of players.
Tactical gameplay depth: 84 positive mentions out of 112
Visual style: 24 positive mentions out of 24
High replayability: 98% positive sentiment among players with over 25 hours of playtime
Audio design: 8 positive mentions out of 8
Weaknesses
User interface frustrations: 7 negative mentions out of 7
Limited content variety for some: 7 negative mentions out of 19
Occasional technical instability: 2 negative mentions out of 2 regarding bugs
Who is it for?
This title is perfect for strategic minds who lose themselves in complex, turn-based combo systems and appreciate a polished, indie aesthetic. It is less suited for those who prioritize seamless UI navigation or deep narrative sequences.
Is Die in the Dungeon worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 3,386 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical gameplay depth. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
With a 92% global rating, this roguelike succeeds by turning simple dice-based mechanics into a complex, satisfying loop. While the interface needs refinement to match the quality of the gameplay, the sheer depth of the strategy ensures that most players keep coming back for more.
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