This week we’re shuffling cards and rolling dice — because nothing says “indie chaos” like a deckbuilder with a twist. Our focus is on upcoming deckbuilding roguelikes, a subgenre that blends the careful planning of strategy games with the unpredictability of dice rolls. The result? Every run feels like a gamble, and every synergy you discover feels like striking gold.
Whether you’re hacking apart fungal foes, facing down your childhood fears, or mastering the power of mystical dice, these three upcoming deckbuilding roguelikes deserve a spot on your wishlist.
🎴 Dice Legends
Developers: Big Bite Games, Ad Luna
Wishlist on Steam
Dice Legends is a roguelike deckbuilder with RPG elements where you embody one of three heroes, roll unique dice to activate cards, and unleash lethal combos to defeat hordes of enemies. Explore a high-fantasy world, gather epic loot, and uncover the mystery of the Last Human — the mage who changed the world.
What makes it unique:
- Designed by Rafał Jaki, creative mind behind GWENT, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Witcher: Ronin, and No\Namemanga.
- Original soundtrack by LouisF, composer of Balatro.
- Three distinct heroes, each with their own dice mechanics:
- Arie, Lion Paladin (d6) — shields & raw damage.
- Kuro, Crow Demon Summoner (d12) — conjures and commands familiars.
- Xin, Toad Assassin (d8) — agile shadow magic & critical strikes.
- 160+ hand-drawn cards with countless synergies.
- 50+ challenging enemies across four visually distinct worlds.
- 75+ items that expand your builds and strategies.
🍄 Shroom & Gloom
Developer: Team Lazerbeam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Wishlist on Steam
Shroom & Gloom is a first-person roguelike double-deckbuilder bursting with fungal foes and monstrous mega-combos. Unleash hundreds of cards to hack, slash, and roast your way through surreal, hand-drawn dungeons while building not just one, but two unique decks.
What makes it unique:
- Double-Deckbuilding: Maintain two distinct decks — one for combat, one for exploration.
- Endless Card Growth: Upgrade and mutate cards into overpowered abominations or devastating super-weapons.
- Surreal Style: Hand-drawn 2D art collides with rich 3D dungeons to create a world of mushrooms and madness.
- Eat Your Enemies: Instead of blocking, devour roasted foes to heal or brew them into game-changing soups.
🌙 Slumber Realm
Developer: Chugga Chugga LLC
Wishlist on Steam
A dreamy dice roguelike where you battle adolescent fears, roll wild synergies, and decorate your crib with relics of the ’90s. Grab your trusty d6 and dive into 30-minute dream runs packed with unlocks, combos, and surreal enemies — yes, even broccoli.
What makes it unique:
- Dreamy ’90s Vibes: A roguelike infused with retro aesthetics and quirky humor.
- Fast Runs: 30-minute adventures keep every attempt fresh and replayable.
- Four Playable Classes: Each with unique dice-driven powers and playstyles.
- 150+ Equipment Cards: Unlock wild synergies and degenerate combos.
- 30 Memories & 60 Snacks: Modify your runs with boosts, quirks, and nostalgic flavor.
- Award Recognition: Official selection at Tiny Teams 2025 and Debut Festival 2025.
➕ More Decks & Dice to Wishlist
Check out these other upcoming deck & dice roguelikes worth adding to your wishlist:
- 🏰 Into the Restless Ruins – Build dungeons with cards and battle through the labyrinth you create.
- 🛡️ Re:Night – Tactical deckbuilder with grid combat, elemental combos, and team strategy.
- ✨ Spellsided – A dice-builder twist where you play as a magical die casting surreal spells.
🎲 Final Roll
From fungal dungeons to dream-soaked battles, the Decks & Dice genre is alive with creativity. These games prove that when you mix strategy with a little chaos, every run feels fresh, unpredictable, and exciting.
If you love deckbuilders — or just the thrill of rolling for that perfect combo — now’s the time to fill up your wishlist. Supporting these indies early helps them grow, and ensures you won’t miss out when the dice finally hit the table.
🔗 Missed last week’s feature? Check out Wishlist Wednesday: Pumpkin Woods for a cozy witchy adventure worth adding to your list.
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