Overview
siXide is a charming mini strategy puzzle game developed and published by AutomatonGroup, originally built on the PICO-8 platform. Players take on the role of a dice, venturing into a dice-themed dungeon filled with dice enemies. The core gameplay revolves around matching dice to chain skills, defeat foes, and progress through the dungeon. Success hinges on strategic matching to enhance skills and overcome increasingly challenging encounters. While the path can be perilous, the game encourages players to record their scores and prepare for their next attempt.
Highlights
- Genre Blend: Combines elements of Strategy, Puzzle, Match 3, and Board Game mechanics with a Turn-Based Tactics approach.
- Unique Setting: Players embody a dice character navigating a dungeon filled with dice-themed enemies.
- Core Mechanic: Features dice matching to chain skills, enhance abilities, and defeat opponents in tactical turn-based combat.
Who It's For
This game is perfect for players who enjoy bite-sized strategy challenges, puzzle-solving with a tactical twist, and casual games with a retro aesthetic. Fans of match-3 mechanics looking for a more strategic depth will also find siXide appealing.
Game Info
- Developer: AutomatonGroup
- Publisher: AutomatonGroup
- Release Date: January 4, 2024
- Platform: PICO-8 (available on Steam)
- Modes: Multi-player support available, along with Family Sharing.
- Languages: English, Simplified Chinese





