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Games like Dee-6: Dice Defenders

If Dee-6: Dice Defenders is your kind of game, the closest matches are Checkmage!, Kingdoms of Age and Mind Over Monarchy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its hidden depth rewards exploration, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Dee-6: Dice Defenders: Dee-6: Dice Defenders is a game about survival in space travel, about the fight against internal and external threats, about the distribution of the power of the dice-team and, of course, about luck!

2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDWindowsby KBA3u's factory
Dee-6: Dice Defenders — Steam game cover
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Campaign mode feels fresh each runFeels like a spiritual successor to ftlHidden depth rewards explorationAtmosphericChallengingTense

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Steam players who put hours into Dee-6: Dice Defenders also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Checkmage!

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A chess-based strategy game with casual deckbuilding elements. Build your deck by trading cards and battling lovable, hand-drawn characters.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  2. Kingdoms of Age

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Kingdoms of Age is a trading card game, which pits you against other kingdoms where you battle in the arena.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Mind Over Monarchy

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Command your army in a turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Each round represents new challenges in randomly generated battles, but be careful because when your king dies your attempt is over!

    2025StrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. XenoWorld ~The Rondeau of Astra~

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Ranked #4 for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    《異境迷走TRoA》是一款結合戰棋、卡牌和Rogue的戰棋遊戲。你將操控「主戰者」,在一關又一關的迷霧森林中,擊敗所有敵人,並揭開異世界「亞斯特大陸」的秘密......

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure10.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. US Spy: Mission in Russia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    In this game, you have to become a spy from the USA. Your key goal is to incite a revolution in Russia. It's the right time to bribe officials and lawmakers just to make them doing those unacceptable things and accepting ridiculous laws. People have to get out on the street and riot.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Nowhere Prophet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Ranked #6 for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

    2019StrategyIndieRPG6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Children of Zodiarcs

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Ranked #7 for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

    2017StrategyIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Trials of Fire

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Ranked #8 for Dee-6: Dice Defenders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    2021StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Dee-6: Dice Defenders

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. FTL: Faster Than Light

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Reviewers of Dee-6: Dice Defenders cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Deep Space

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Dee-6: Dice Defenders cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    You are entrusted with the role of one of the elite captains, put on a high-tech mech suit suitable for travel into space and go on an exciting journey.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cosmic Racer

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Dee-6: Dice Defenders cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Cosmic Racer is an arcade vector racing game. Race against the clock as you navigate through neon vector space environments to achieve high scores. Skillfully maneuver through dynamic obstacles while utilizing boost and break abilities with precise timing for best results.

    2024Racing2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dee-6: Dice Defenders at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dee-6: Dice Defenders on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Lily's Well

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.

    2022IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Nowhere Prophet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

    2019StrategyIndieRPG6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Children of Zodiarcs

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

    2017StrategyIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Trials of Fire

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dee-6: Dice Defenders.

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    2021StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dee-6: Dice Defenders

How much does Dee-6: Dice Defenders cost?
Dee-6: Dice Defenders is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dee-6: Dice Defenders?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dee-6: Dice Defenders are Checkmage!, Kingdoms of Age, Mind Over Monarchy.
Who developed Dee-6: Dice Defenders?
Dee-6: Dice Defenders was developed by KBA3u's factory.

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