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Survival is Optional, Death is Inevitable: Celestial Return Launches Today on PC
Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have launched their debut title, Celestial Return, a dice-based narrative RPG, on PC. The game, set in Netherveil City, features a branching narrative shaped by player decisions and dice mechanics. A console release for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch is planned for Q1 2027.
Die to Play – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Die to Play is a new deckbuilder game featuring dice mechanics, set within a cursed retro computer game found in a haunted mansion. Players build customizable decks and manipulate dice in turn-based combat against nightmarish foes, with a 'die to progress' loop that unlocks shortcuts and story fragments. The game blends classic PC aesthetics with modern psychological horror elements.
Bonereader Invites Players to Gamble Beyond the Grave
DANGEN Entertainment has announced Bonereader, a PC deckbuilder with dice mechanics, set to launch in Q3 2026. Players will build decks and roll cursed dice in a Purgatory setting for a chance at rebirth. A playable demo is available now on Steam, GOG, and itch.io.
Bonereader Is an Upcoming Deckbuilding Title with a Shamanic Purgatory and Psychedelic Atmosphere
Bonereader is an upcoming PC deckbuilding game with dice mechanics developed by Russian indie studio Bonereaders. The game features a shamanic purgatory setting inspired by Carlos Castaneda and Cormac McCarthy, with two modes: Story Mode and Casino Roguelike Mode. A Steam page is live for wishlisting, and a demo will be available on April 21st, 2026.
Mafioso’s Dice Mixes Dice, Russian Roulette and Social Deduction, Out in Early Access Soon!
Mafioso's Dice, a new tabletop-style game blending social deduction and dice mechanics, is set to launch in Early Access on Steam on March 20, 2026. Developed by Document 34 and published by Teneke Kafalar Spotlight, the game requires four players to engage in bluffing and calculated risks, with unique roles adding layers of deception and strategy.
Ribbit Rogue – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Ribbit Rogue is a turn-based deck-builder roguelike where players craft dice pools to reclaim their swamp. The game features dice with unique actions and abilities that can be upgraded or swapped, along with relics for powerful combos. Beta sign-ups are now open for the game.
Rune Dice Preview – Smart Dice Merging Meets Snappy Roguelite Runs
Rune Dice is a roguelite game where players roll dice with runes to perform skills and attacks, with merging dice being a key mechanic. The preview showcases three classes and one area, highlighting the game's snappy runs and a focus on player progression even after failure. Developed by Smart Raven Studio, Rune Dice is set to release on Steam in Q2 2026.
