Playstack and Pengonauts have confirmed Dicevaders will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026.
Priced at $14.99, the dice-based roguelike deckbuilder drops players into the StarVaders universe to lead alien invasions against Earth's defenders.
The release continues both studios' recent focus on compact, strategy-forward indie titles optimized for Nintendo platforms.
Gameplay and features
Dicevaders combines turn-based grid play with deckbuilding and dice manipulation.
Players assemble a growing alien force by drafting units, artifacts and modifiers each turn, then place those invaders on a grid where position affects scoring and synergies.
The game’s systems are designed so that dice act as deterministic tools rather than purely random elements.
Mechanics named 'Chrono' and 'budge' let players reroll dice, restock the shop, or adjust throws to create precise combos; aligning dice into pairs, triples or quadruples powers devastating chain reactions.
Rewritten statements from the official overview
- The title positions players as invaders reclaiming the planet: rather than a story of human survival, Dicevaders frames the campaign as an alien counteroffensive to retake Earth.
- Dice are presented as strategic instruments: the game emphasizes skillful manipulation of dice through Chrono and budge systems so that tactical decisions—not luck—drive outcomes.
- Commanders and progression: each commander supports distinct strategies, synergies and XP scaling that unlock new build options and artifacts across runs.
- Enemy threats and high-level play: legendary Pilots from the StarVaders roster appear as unique adversaries whose abilities disrupt invasion strategies, and the design invites players to discover extreme synergies that can break the game's systems for high-score runs.
Platform specifics and release
Dicevaders will be available on both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter supporting optional mouse controls.
The game is distributed digitally via the Nintendo eShop for $14.99 and launches on September 29, 2026.
A release trailer accompanies the announcement, showcasing core systems and the game's tactical dice mechanics.
With its blend of roguelike progression, deckbuilding decisions and deterministic dice tools, Dicevaders aims to appeal to strategy-focused players on Nintendo platforms and adds another distinctive entry to Playstack and Pengonauts' catalogs.
Priced at $14.99, the dice-based roguelike deckbuilder drops players into the StarVaders universe to lead alien invasions against Earth's defenders.
The release continues both studios' recent focus on compact, strategy-forward indie titles optimized for Nintendo platforms.
Gameplay and features
Dicevaders combines turn-based grid play with deckbuilding and dice manipulation.
Players assemble a growing alien force by drafting units, artifacts and modifiers each turn, then place those invaders on a grid where position affects scoring and synergies.
The game’s systems are designed so that dice act as deterministic tools rather than purely random elements.
Mechanics named 'Chrono' and 'budge' let players reroll dice, restock the shop, or adjust throws to create precise combos; aligning dice into pairs, triples or quadruples powers devastating chain reactions.
Rewritten statements from the official overview
- The title positions players as invaders reclaiming the planet: rather than a story of human survival, Dicevaders frames the campaign as an alien counteroffensive to retake Earth.
- Dice are presented as strategic instruments: the game emphasizes skillful manipulation of dice through Chrono and budge systems so that tactical decisions—not luck—drive outcomes.
- Commanders and progression: each commander supports distinct strategies, synergies and XP scaling that unlock new build options and artifacts across runs.
- Enemy threats and high-level play: legendary Pilots from the StarVaders roster appear as unique adversaries whose abilities disrupt invasion strategies, and the design invites players to discover extreme synergies that can break the game's systems for high-score runs.
Platform specifics and release
Dicevaders will be available on both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter supporting optional mouse controls.
The game is distributed digitally via the Nintendo eShop for $14.99 and launches on September 29, 2026.
A release trailer accompanies the announcement, showcasing core systems and the game's tactical dice mechanics.
With its blend of roguelike progression, deckbuilding decisions and deterministic dice tools, Dicevaders aims to appeal to strategy-focused players on Nintendo platforms and adds another distinctive entry to Playstack and Pengonauts' catalogs.