Choose SIDE EFFECTS
Choose SIDE EFFECTS if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SIDE EFFECTS launched in 2025.
SIDE EFFECTS vs A Game of D.I.C.E.
SIDE EFFECTS and A Game of D.I.C.E. both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. SIDE EFFECTS (2025) is 1 year older than A Game of D.I.C.E. (2026). A Game of D.I.C.E. scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than SIDE EFFECTS (82.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose A Game of D.I.C.E.
Choose A Game of D.I.C.E. if you want a Casual game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Game of D.I.C.E. launched in 2026.
Both SIDE EFFECTS and A Game of D.I.C.E. sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SIDE EFFECTS |  A Game of D.I.C.E. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (386 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | hirohun, Mr.Pootsley, Jaybooty, Lofar42 | Reija |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- SIDE EFFECTS (2025) is 1 year older than A Game of D.I.C.E. (2026).
- A Game of D.I.C.E. scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than SIDE EFFECTS (82.6% positive).
- A Game of D.I.C.E. is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than SIDE EFFECTS (1.79 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SIDE EFFECTS is Deck Verified, A Game of D.I.C.E. is Deck Unsupported.
SIDE EFFECTS vs A Game of D.I.C.E. — FAQ
- Should I play SIDE EFFECTS or A Game of D.I.C.E. first?
- If you want chronology, SIDE EFFECTS (2025) came out before A Game of D.I.C.E. (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SIDE EFFECTS and A Game of D.I.C.E. similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.