Overview
DEADLUCK V is a turn-based strategy roguelike that blends poker hand-building with dice-rolling tension. Developed and published by DEADLUCK publishing, this indie title launched on October 16, 2026, and is available for single-player sessions with Family Sharing support.
The game's dark fantasy setting is immediately established by its mysterious narrator—a table master who sets the rules and invites you to sit down, roll, and risk everything.
Highlights
- Poker-Meets-Dice Mechanics: You get three hands to beat the dealer's number. Roll, keep dice you like, and reroll the rest. Bank when you're feeling brave—or desperate. A full house is said to help.
- Roguelike Progression: Beat the table to descend further into five floors, then beyond as deep as you dare. Markets, chests, and hidden rooms await below, offering ways to modify your dice.
- Dark Fantasy Atmosphere: The game's stylized pixel graphics and ominous tone are reinforced by the dealer's unsettling offers—steel, gold, blood, a mirror, an egg. Lose, and you may be asked to give up a die, or something worse growing inside one.
Who It's For
If you enjoy turn-based strategy games with a heavy dose of risk management, or if you're a fan of roguelikes that force tough decisions, DEADLUCK V will likely appeal. The poker-inspired dice system adds a layer of familiar yet fresh strategy, while the dark fantasy narrative keeps the stakes personal.
It's a single-player experience that rewards careful planning and a willingness to gamble.
Game Info
- Genre: Indie, Strategy (with user tags including Poker, Turn-Based Strategy, Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Stylized, Dark Fantasy, Score Attack)
- Developer/Publisher: DEADLUCK publishing
- Release Date: October 16, 2026
- Platform: Steam (PC)
- Language: English
- Modes: Single-player, Family Sharing
Note: User reception is not yet established, so check the latest Steam listing for reviews and pricing details.
