Maces and Dices

Released: Aug 15, 2023
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 14:52 GMT

Updates & announcements

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16 Apr 2025Developer post
The rumbly update! (1.1.1)
Here comes a small patch fixing a few bugs and adding vibration support for gamepads and the steamdeck! Patchnotes: Removed the ability to spawn a storm on top of another storm. This could cause a crash if it causes the player to infinitely move back and forth. (Thanks to "A Stic
Here comes a small patch fixing a few bugs and adding vibration support for gamepads and the steamdeck!
Patchnotes:

Removed the ability to spawn a storm on top of another storm. This could cause a crash if it causes the player to infinitely move back and forth. (Thanks to "A Stick In A Can" for reporting it!)
Added rumble/vibration when playing with gamepads (and a setting to turn it off). This works great with my old xbox controller, but sadly it seems like the rumble capabilities of the steam deck are very weak in comparison. This was something I missed when doing the gamepad update, so I'm glad it's in the game now!
Added sound effect for killing a lurker by dragging it out of it's weeds
Fixed the "A" button hint on end turn being visible even if using keyboard/mouse
That's all, if you have not reviewed the game yet, I would still love to hear your feedback!
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01 Nov 2023Developer post
Native controller support!
You can now play Maces and Dices from the comfort of a gamepad, without having to emulate a mouse. The whole game, including menus can be accessed with a controller, which makes it perfect to play on the Steam Deck! Quick explanation of the control scheme (on an XBOX layout): Lef
You can now play Maces and Dices from the comfort of a gamepad, without having to emulate a mouse. The whole game, including menus can be accessed with a controller, which makes it perfect to play on the Steam Deck!
Quick explanation of the control scheme (on an XBOX layout):

Left stick works as WASD on keyboard, shortcut for movement
For other dice, use L1/R1 to pick the dice you want to use, then (A) to select it.
When a dice is selected, pick your target for the action with L1/R1 or right/left stick, then press (A) again to play the dice. You can also press (B) to cancel.
When not actively playing dice, the (A) button is used to end your turn, (X) can also be used for this.
The same L1/R1 scheme is used when placing new dice and upgrading, with (A) to confirm.
Patchnotes:

Added native controller support
Fixed a few input related edge cases
Patched a bug forcing the game to be in debug mode (this is no longer the case, which could improve performance)
Although it might not seem as much, this update has been in the works for almost two months. "Porting" a mouse-dependant game to a controller takes quite a bit of effort, but the main reason is because of the fact that I have started at university, which reduces my ability to work on the game.
Future: I have an idea for a final, gameplay heavier update, which would introduce a new and interesting way to play the game. I can not promise anything, but it will hopefully arrive eventually.
Have fun with the much improved experience on Steam Deck/controller!
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20 Aug 2023Developer post
Patch 1.0.1
A small update to adress some bugs with the totem dice and the auto exit button. Patchnotes Fixed bug where the totem dice weren't placeable on the first turn in a new level if it was placed when exiting the last one. Fixed bug which caused the autoexit to missbehave if enabled w
A small update to adress some bugs with the totem dice and the auto exit button.
Patchnotes

Fixed bug where the totem dice weren't placeable on the first turn in a new level if it was placed when exiting the last one.
Fixed bug which caused the autoexit to missbehave if enabled while still moving
Fixed bug where ghosts wouldn't move on repair/reroll actions of a totem dice
Tweaked the totem area highlight texture for when you have upgraded range
Removed secret debug cheatcode
I will also take this opportunity to leave a friendly reminder that if you have any opinions about the game, please leave a review as it helps future players and me!
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15 Aug 2023Developer post
Maces and Dices is released!
After a bit more than a year of development my first indie game has released. This is exciting! Good luck to everyone that bought the game! As it is a rogue like, it can be a bit difficult at the start, but if you take your time to learn the mechanics, you will be able to conquer
08 Aug 2023Developer post
Update 0.5.3
This update adresses some minor (and some slightly bigger) bugs and brings an improved and longer music track for world 3 Patchnotes: The music track in world 3 has been updated to be longer and less repetitive. Fixed bug with the autoexit path not updating if you teleport Fixed
This update adresses some minor (and some slightly bigger) bugs and brings an improved and longer music track for world 3
Patchnotes:

The music track in world 3 has been updated to be longer and less repetitive.
Fixed bug with the autoexit path not updating if you teleport
Fixed a bug causing the pull dice upgrade to not do anything
Fixed a bug causing the win screen to display "try again" instead of "next world" when completing world 2.
Fixed a bug causing the grid display not to update when entering a new world.
Started work on implementing controller support, (you will still need steam mouse emulation to be able to play though). Will finish it if there is a demand for it.
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07 Aug 2023Developer post
Update 0.5.2
This update adds a credits screen along with some quality of life improvements such as a togglable grid and the ability to see the path autoexit will take. Patchnotes: Added a Credits sceen accessible from a button in the main menu Added a grid overlay that togglable with "G" Add
This update adds a credits screen along with some quality of life improvements such as a togglable grid and the ability to see the path autoexit will take.
Patchnotes:

Added a Credits sceen accessible from a button in the main menu
Added a grid overlay that togglable with "G"
Added a dotted line that displays the path autoexit will take when you hover the autoexit button
Added a hint to the quick press shortcut in the hotkeys menu
Made it possible to move the camera when camera panning is turned of by holding the mouse at the edges of the screen.
Updated the world 3 tileset slightly
Updated the logo
Updated the splash screen
Fixed a most likely critical bug with the first boss
Tweaked the first boss to be slightly easier
Removed the hotkeys button from the main menu and made it accessible from a button in the pause menu in game.
Fixed an issue with screen shake
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Updates & announcements

The rumbly update! (1.1.1)

Native controller support!

Patch 1.0.1

Patchnotes

Maces and Dices is released!

Update 0.5.3

Update 0.5.2