Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Graphiques : DirectX 11+ Compatible GPU with 6GB+ VRAM
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Graphiques : DirectX 12+ Compatible GPU with 8GB+ VRAM
Gambling bones against the underworld pulls players past the 25-hour mark with a 97% positive rate in that bracket. It currently secures a 92% global Steam history rating, underpinned by 216 positive scores out of 240 post-launch reviews.
In-game
« Pour le coup, on voit souvent des jeux de dés très peu poussés Celui là n'en fait pas partie : bcp de builds possibles, bcp de persos possibles, pas mal de défis et surtout BEAUCOUP D'ALEATOIRES !! Foncez, vous serez pas déçu »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Dont sleep on this. Amazing game, cozy vibe, fun gameplay, nice storytelling, sweet oldschool visuals. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Another wonderful game to play with just my mouse while i got my hand on my nuts 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« After 200h in both kcds, death had no chance »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Solid dice-building game with relics. »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played« unpolished but fun, UI is nasty Slice and Dice has the same dice roll mechanic but just does it better I dunno try it out »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Instead of nerfing a character in a single player game, consider making the others better. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« Literally no skill involved in this. Just flip a coin for 20 minutes and give yourself a treat if you win more than 50% of them. Will be less frustrating. »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« Try to select relic? Game crashes Try to select dice? Game crashes Try to roll dice? Game crashes Try to bank dice? Game crashes Try to pause game? Game crashes Try to alt tab from game? Game crashes »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« cant even use the controls on stream deck now, dont work properly now. Loved this game, but have to uninstall now »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« ♥♥♥♥♥♥ UI, ♥♥♥♥♥♥ writing, ♥♥♥♥♥♥ introduction to the game. I've never played a game in 35 years that made me hate it so quickly, and I played Superman 64. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« It's like Balatro but with dice. And Dᴇᴀᴛʜ reminds me of Terry Pratchett. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
In players' words
« Pour le coup, on voit souvent des jeux de dés très peu poussés Celui là n'en fait pas partie : bcp de builds possibles, bcp de persos possibles, pas mal de défis et surtout BEAUCOUP D'ALEATOIRES !! Foncez, vous serez pas déçu »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Instead of nerfing a character in a single player game, consider making the others better. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« Dont sleep on this. Amazing game, cozy vibe, fun gameplay, nice storytelling, sweet oldschool visuals. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Literally no skill involved in this. Just flip a coin for 20 minutes and give yourself a treat if you win more than 50% of them. Will be less frustrating. »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« Another wonderful game to play with just my mouse while i got my hand on my nuts 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Try to select relic? Game crashes Try to select dice? Game crashes Try to roll dice? Game crashes Try to bank dice? Game crashes Try to pause game? Game crashes Try to alt tab from game? Game crashes »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« After 200h in both kcds, death had no chance »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« cant even use the controls on stream deck now, dont work properly now. Loved this game, but have to uninstall now »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Solid dice-building game with relics. »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played« ♥♥♥♥♥♥ UI, ♥♥♥♥♥♥ writing, ♥♥♥♥♥♥ introduction to the game. I've never played a game in 35 years that made me hate it so quickly, and I played Superman 64. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« unpolished but fun, UI is nasty Slice and Dice has the same dice roll mechanic but just does it better I dunno try it out »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« It's like Balatro but with dice. And Dᴇᴀᴛʜ reminds me of Terry Pratchett. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=143
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=34
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=27
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=24
Interface / UX
11 % pos · n=19
Value for money
73 % pos · n=15
Performance
50 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
27 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
143
123
6
14
Story / writing
34
32
0
2
Graphics / art
27
26
0
1
Content / longevity
24
20
1
3
Interface / UX
19
2
0
17
Value for money
15
11
1
3
Performance
12
6
0
6
Stability / bugs
11
3
0
8
Audio / music
6
6
0
0
Multiplayer
3
2
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.
🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
44 % (n=18)
2-10h
89 % (n=61)
10-25h
96 % (n=94)
>25h
97 % (n=67)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 08, 2025 · All-time low: €4.34 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 57 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,8 % of players.
Tactical gameplay: 123 positive mentions out of 143
Long-term investment: 97% positive sentiment in the >25h playtime bracket across 67 reviews
Narrative integration: 32 positive mentions out of 34 for the story
Visual presentation: 26 positive mentions out of 27 for graphics
Sustained engagement: 25 keyword mentions citing its addictive nature
Weaknesses
Interface friction: 17 negative mentions out of 19 for the UI
Technical stability: 8 negative mentions out of 11 regarding bugs
Performance: 6 negative mentions out of 12
Who is it for?
Tactical thinkers and roguelike enthusiasts who enjoy calculating probabilities with dice will find plenty of depth to sink dozens of hours into.
Is Dice With Death worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 792 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical gameplay. Current price: 12,79€.
Verdict
Dice With Death hooks players into its tactical loop for the long haul, though navigating the cumbersome user interface and encountering occasional bugs requires some patience.
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