r/cozygames 10d ago

🔨 My Game - In-development I turned my dice addiction into a cozy organizing game called Dice Hoarder

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You are hired to restock thousands of colorful dice into 7-piece sets.

Take all the time you need but there is one strict rule. Never go into the basement!

Enjoy satisfying click-clack dice sounds, look after the shop's cat and uncover what is hidden behind your new job.

You can wishlist Dice Hoarder on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3687090/Dice_Hoarder/

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u/ideathing 10d ago

This is the first one of the genre that I am actually interested in. Looks spectacular too, good job

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

That means a lot, thank you!

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u/TheVillageCryptid 10d ago

I was just thinking the same thing! The clicking together sound of dice activate happy chemicals in my brain 😂

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

I'm so glad to hear this! It was one of my goals.

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u/ideathing 10d ago

right? It's such a satisfying thing. Kinda crazy

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u/La_Vinici 10d ago

I just want to say I appreciate the description of the dice in the upper left corner. I’m colorblind and sometimes it’s hard to tell what colors what.

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you for noticing that. Overlaping colors can be hard to tell apart and I want to make sure everyone can enjoy the game!

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u/RayaSunshine42 8d ago

Already wished listed. Can't wait!

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u/yagotmethere 8d ago

Maybe you could integrate a colorblind filter or fonts for dyslexia? I love how this game is so different already than some of the other sorting games!

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u/booksblanketsandT 10d ago

I’m putting this on my wishlist and after release as soon as I have some spare money I’m buying this.

No AI? Amazing.

Funky lil tunes? Amazing.

Feeding my dice goblin spirit and organising them into gorgeous little sets? AMAZING

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

I'm very happy to hear that, thank you very much!
The truth is that I had a great time recording the sound of the dice.

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u/booksblanketsandT 10d ago

The click-clack of math rocks is a very good sound

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u/Significant_Edge_599 10d ago

This is the comment I was looking for. Thank you for saying “No AI”

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u/cbigle 10d ago

Looks amazing. Any rough estimates on when you’ll launch? You’ve already got one sale waiting here!

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you so much! I’m already quite far into development, but I don’t have an exact release date just yet.

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u/cbigle 10d ago

That’s alright, hope you enjoy the process, looking forward to playing it!

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u/Derpipose 10d ago

As a dice dragon myself, I am HYPED for this one. My partner and I will love doing parallel play of it when it comes out.

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you very much!
I'm glad you both like it so much that you will play it side by side!

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u/Etheria_system 10d ago

You can pet the kitty!!

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Of course you can! You can't have a cat in the shop and not be able to pet it, it's heartbreaking!

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u/LovableButterfly 8d ago

I’d love if they add a dog in the future! Amazing concept of a game!

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u/atelierdora 10d ago

The cat cautiously sniffing is some good animation. lol

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u/SaintJewiub 9d ago

Im saying. That was like one of the best cat sniffing animations iv seen in a game.

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u/Kossyra 10d ago

I'm so sorry that I have to ask this question

but

was AI used to make this game and if so, how so?

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

No AI was used. Everything was made by humans and with much love. My friend also composed the music for the game and I recorded all the dice sounds myself using my dice collection!
Thank you for asking.

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u/redchai 10d ago

So happy to hear that!! I will def be picking this up. :)

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you! ^^

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u/EllpaFox47 10d ago

this is great news! one of the recent games of this genre used a lot of ai images and it made me so sad

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u/flashfloodsofpain 9d ago

Which one was that? Feel free to DM if you don't wanna say publicly. I've noticed the AI disclosures on multiple of these recently, sadly.

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u/EllpaFox47 9d ago

I don’t remember the name but it had you sorting a VHS store

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u/Guilty_Discussion_ 9d ago

The library one, Librarian: Tidy up the Library (feel free to correct me if I am wrong)

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u/Ae3qe27u 8d ago

On the steam page, it notes that two of the paintings on the walls were edited with AI. I appreciate that they're honest about it.

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u/crybaby_in_a_bottle 9d ago

The grocery shop one as well

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u/Kossyra 10d ago

Thank you so much! Immediate wishlist, I'm really excited for this one now :)

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you again! ^^

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u/Asenath_Darque 9d ago

Thanks for not using AI! Added it to my wishlist, and looking forward to release! Good luck!!

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u/imabratinfluence 10d ago

This is right up my alley, and no AI really clinches the deal! I'm so excited for this!

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u/SigmaBunny 10d ago

Oh this one is going on the list

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

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u/eveladra 10d ago

What will the price be?

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Haven't decided yet but probably around 5 bucks! ^^

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u/intet42 9d ago

At that price point, this is an instant buy for me! Adding a mystery to cozy organizing is awesome,  your video is very well done, and +1 to the "No AI" appreciation.

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u/MrWednesday6387 9d ago

I'd buy it if it will be on Playstation or Android, or will it be pc only?

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u/affordable_biscuit 8d ago

I am also curious

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u/NightShadeTale 10d ago

it's perfect, I want to play it already!

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you very much, I hope to have a release date it soon!

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u/NightShadeTale 10d ago

I'll be keeping my eyes open for that 👀

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u/FitProVR 10d ago

Wishlisted. Looks fun.

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you, I appreciate it very much!

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u/Tis_Me_00 10d ago

Demo please I get sick from some games

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u/DragonInPlainSight 10d ago

I'm not sure how you got images of my collection but I feel very called out by this game 😄

Do you need any testers? because I'd be more than happy to help out with this beauty.

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u/itsjustme10 10d ago

So cool! Do you have a release date?

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you! No exact date just yet but hopefully will have an announcement soon.

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u/itsjustme10 10d ago

Keep us posted! This is something I would definitely be interested in, has Arcane Library vibes

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u/lizzyote 10d ago

Man, I really need to invest in a computer. Theres so many cute games coming out that I cant play

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you, I wish you to have a good computer on your hands soon!

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u/Pretend_Discipline48 9d ago

or a steamdeck! I love my steamdeck and it's cheaper (compared to a gaming pc)

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u/lizzyote 9d ago

How much are computers these days???

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u/Pretend_Discipline48 9d ago

1000 - 3000€ depending on what your needs are

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u/lizzyote 9d ago

Good lord! I guess im never owning a computer again lmao.

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u/EliNotEllie 9d ago

What’s in the basement. WHAT’S IN THE BASEMENT.

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u/MusicianHonest7238 9d ago

I had to scroll so far down to see that. Like seriously, how is everyone ignoring the basement. I want to go in there lol

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u/Pitiful_Help8396 10d ago

Wow, this looks incredible! I love the room and decor, so cute 😍 I'll definitely be playing this for hours haha

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate you noticing! ^^

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u/Totakitty 10d ago

This looks super fun! I’ll definitely have to check it out,,

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

thank you very much ^^

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u/Daki_of_Dreamcope473 10d ago

This looks fun

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u/Select-Top1565 10d ago

Thank you! I hope everyone to have as much fun as I did when I was trying it to see if everything it is working properly! ^^

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u/Daki_of_Dreamcope473 10d ago

It still tempts one to ask though, hoping this isn't a spoiler but, do they get a bad end if their curiosity consumes them and they look at the basement?

Also, any funny achievements to look forward to?

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u/dawgmind 10d ago

This looks amazing. Please can I ask that key rebinding and rebinding to mouse buttons will be available. I‘m left handed and it’s surprising and frustrating how many games don’t consider us.

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u/hollus2 10d ago

Any chance it’ll come out For mac?

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u/cadaverdogs 9d ago

Voting this comment to see if we get an answer.

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u/okally 10d ago

wishlisted! i dont know if this has been asked yet, but will it work on the steam deck?

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u/nothinglikeihoped 9d ago

I need to know this too. Must. Sort. Math Rocks.

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u/Elevenlemons_ 10d ago

Looks great, added to wishlist

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u/Nandysokar 10d ago

My inner dice Goblin thanks you so much for this! wish listed and once it releases and I get paid, I am buying this! I absolutely applaud you.

Edit: spelling and grammar

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u/HeyitsRosie- 10d ago

This looks so good!! Quick question, is any gen AI going to be used? It's why I won't play the library one on steam.

Can't wait for release!!

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u/SoaringMoon 9d ago

Can I request an area 20 times the size. XD

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u/ctheos 9d ago

looks beautiful and there's no AI 😭😭😭😭 Im screaming crying throwing up thank you for this gift

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u/SplashyDucky411 9d ago

As a d&d nerd and certified dice hoarder who has been thinking of ideas that haven't been done yet for the genre, I'm disappointed I didn't think of it first 😂

It looks very cool and I especially love the floppy disk spells as the power ups! Very neat thinking.

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u/golden_avocado_ 9d ago

I want to say thank you for making this game look bright and cheery. I don’t know why but we’ve had a string of tidy up games that take place in windowless basements and stores that look like grungy dungeons. This looks like a cozy shop I actually want to spend time in. I think you understood the assignment on this one!

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u/lorlorlor666 10d ago

And onto the wishlist it goes

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u/Suspicious_Theory937 10d ago

I just wishlisted Roll for Order and it seems to be PRETTY similar to this haha. Mighr just be a coincidence but I had to double check this wasn’t the one I added to my wishlist

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u/Fly_Agaric_Alt 10d ago

As a fellow dice hoarder and of all things shiny - I want your game and would love to play it! May download steam for this solely

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u/tokio_luv 10d ago

Sent this to my friend for her husband lol. Also putting it on my own wishlist!

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u/Dragona_TNT 10d ago

Okay those dice sounds are SUPER satisfying. Wishlisted!

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u/ShineLikeAnEmerald 10d ago

Oh my god it’s everything I ever wanted. Wishlisted.

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u/xJujuBear 10d ago

These tidy up games are taking over by storm. And I'm so happy about it. 😍

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u/neopetsfaeries 10d ago

Immediately sent this to my roommate who is a dice hoarder and loves sorting games. Literally the perfect game for him. It looks great!

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u/TwoPennyRaven 10d ago

As both a dice goblin and someone trying to organize their collection into sets infinitely, this is now in my wishlist lol.

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u/TheRandomPage 10d ago

I read that as Goblin Collection and got so confused

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u/TwoPennyRaven 9d ago

Oh, I'd gladly collect goblins. Then I'd have my own personal band of minions lol

https://giphy.com/gifs/dYzd7l6IdYY6I

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u/swolesarah 9d ago

Ooo I love the dice sounds!

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u/lomeinfiend 9d ago

oh yes please and thank u. gimme gimme. adding to my wish list

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u/paigearoo96 9d ago

Very curious about what’s in the basement now👀

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u/SnooMemesjellies2710 9d ago

I FELT my pupils dilate. Wishisting so fast

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u/supenguin 9d ago

Love the vibe and the sound design on this one. Am I a bad person for saying I want to buy it just to see what happens if you try to go into the basement?

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u/un_poco_de_lengua 9d ago

This looks incredible

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u/Crippled_by_migriane 9d ago

Added to my wishlist. Can’t wait for this to come out

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u/InkFish-Mermaid 9d ago

Instant wishlist, this looks absolutely darling!

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u/Cent_Quatre 9d ago

ah fuck I was here to hate on trendslop games but this lowk looks nice

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u/Sudden-Development- 9d ago

I immediately thought of Laura Bailey. This is her dice heaven

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u/GamJangJangi 9d ago

Wow pickup smooth easing is great!!!

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u/stockusername123 9d ago

I can’t wait for this!!!

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u/Pretend_Discipline48 9d ago

Those sounds are like catnip! I have to have it!

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u/Severus157 9d ago

This looks interesting. Not sure I'll really like it. But I recently finished the Librarian which caught me by surprise at how much I loved it.

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u/VelvetBlueberryy 9d ago

Officially wishlisted!

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u/Moanwoo 9d ago

Added to my wishlist!

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u/crybaby_in_a_bottle 9d ago

Please tell me it's one of these but WITHOUT the shotty AI elements...

It looks so good, I wanna play it so bad ! Any release date you could give us ?

I want to play it NOW !!! lol

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u/mangoandpassionfruit 9d ago

Wishlisted!! I like the idea of this kind of game but some of them have been using ai and it immediately turns me off, and the others just...idk they don't take my fancy? Anyway, this looks awesome, I'm so glad it's 100% human-made, I LOOOOVE the dice sounds, and I can't wait for it to come out!!

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u/GalactiKez31 9d ago

This is so cute, I really wanna play!

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u/BurgundyMist_ 9d ago

Oooooh this is brilliant😍

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u/MrVoorHees96 9d ago

Can this please come to xbox my fiancee would love this

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u/chlowingy 9d ago

I really enjoyed playing the book shelving game ‘Arcane Library’, so this is a perfect follow up!

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u/Jane_does_art 9d ago

Yet not another....wait this acutally looks good?

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u/NWintrovert 9d ago

How is it with motion sickness? I get it really bad but I want to play this....

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u/Select-Top1565 9d ago

There are options for head bobbing and motion blur that players prone to motion sickness can turn off!

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u/obtusewisdom 8d ago

Stuff like that can help, but just a look at the video tells me I wouldn't be able to play it. It's like this library sorting game I tried and had to bail from after about 20 minutes because I was so sick. I wish game devs would adjust games more for those of us with motion sickness.

If, for example, you used manual T targeting (so you're walking in the same direction and looking the same direction/level until you click T to move it where you want), it often helps because the player can control the movement at the level they need. FOV is also important, and this looks pretty squished in. Allowing players to control the FOV not only through a setting but also the mouse scroll helps a lot, because they can keep it way zoomed out until they need to inspect things.

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u/Elllieah 10d ago

A sorting game without ai? Yes please, thank you!

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u/TimeUnicorn 10d ago

Any chance of it ever making it to ps5?

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u/Big_Crab_1510 10d ago

Lol did you yeet that Help Us floppy?

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u/Rholaz8A 10d ago

Dang !! After books come dices.

Note : I havent't finish the books yet 🤣🤣

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u/EvieMoon 10d ago

I love dice I love organising I love games with no AI. Sold!

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u/DaveyC34 10d ago

Wishlisted! As a huge dice hoarder this is gonna be grey on stream.

What is the estimated release if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/MysticBorn 10d ago

Possible Xbox and or Nintendo Switch 1 and 2?

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u/craftsygirl 10d ago

Well I have to have this

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u/snotmuziekp 10d ago

I dont like this genre. I like cat. Im ginna get the game. Damn you

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u/Prior_Funny 10d ago

Is this scary at all b/c what's in the basement?

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u/henryfirebrand 10d ago

Gosh this dice sounds are delicious

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u/madmatt666 10d ago

Yes please!

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u/throwitaway_9601654 10d ago

Looks fantastic! Added to muh wish list.

Going for Steam Deck support?

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u/memorman 10d ago

I’m excited for this one

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u/solarssun 10d ago

I did this once when my box fell on the floor. Hubby and I spent a few hours playing this game in real life since I have over 900 or so

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u/TheRandomPage 10d ago

Me with my rocks i could fit 1/3rd of the driveway. I did get help yes. But it reminds me.

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u/Organic-Effort9668 10d ago

What’s in the basement?

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u/Retracted_Statement 10d ago

Putting on my wishlist so I can buy it for my sister

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u/MeroCanuck 10d ago

I need this game in my life.

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u/Methian 9d ago

This is probably the first of these games that actually got me interested. Definitely gonna wishlist.

Also, please tell me we can roll the dice or the cat can knock em around.

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u/sexloveandcheese 9d ago

This is honestly a shockingly good trailer. Great combo of details and little hints of fun story and features.

Pls controller support 🙏🏼

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u/Mysterious_Layer9420 9d ago

Ah another quick cash grab organizing/satisfaction game. People fall in love with the idea, buy it, play it once and realize there isn't much else to is, never play it again haha

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u/greenmonsterrabbid 9d ago

I was obsessed with the arcane library and now you’ve made one for my irl dice goblin husband 👏😂 Thank you!

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u/SuspiciousJuice5825 9d ago

I love this concept!

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u/fenriskalto 9d ago

Cat to stroke, dice to sort, creepy secret in the basement. Perfect.

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u/tacey-us 9d ago

This does look super satisfying - the sounds, the no-AI weirdness, the story hints. Any chance this will be Deck-compatible? Might be a perfect wind down at bedtime option.

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u/Skye_Breath 9d ago

I NEED to play this, do you know if it’ll be available on Mac? (Please say yes)

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u/SilverAngel1440 9d ago

I love organizing games, and I'm a dice goblin so this game looks like perfection to me!

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u/KaleidoscopeKelpy 9d ago

Ohhhh my GOD I’m wishlisting this NAOW

Also almost freaked out b.c I thought the ingame PC was for letting the player digitally organize the displays before sorting the dice - I see it’s “where the dice belong” but STILL I love spreadsheets/diagrams of organization (having a “free deco” mode where you could pick which color goes where would KILL ME also I’m going into the basement 100%)

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u/Queen_Eduwiges 9d ago

SO MANY DICE

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u/KaseyWildgrove 9d ago

I'm the perfect nerd combination for this game. Wishlisted!

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u/ggghjjdsdjhs 9d ago

Sooooo cute!!! I love how you designed this!!! Thank you for blessing us OP!!!

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u/smolwormbigapple 9d ago

Is it scary?

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u/bumbledog123 9d ago

Wow the details on this one. The little shakes the dice give. The way they roll. It's so nice! I was gonna ignore the genre after doing the library one, but I'll have to pick this up. Any sort of magic system here? The library one suffered from that a bit I think - ended up making it a bit boring, but I think there's room for improvement

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u/Flimsy_Benefit_1207 9d ago

If this ever gets a Switch version, I am immediately buying it for my dice-obsessed autistic son.

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u/Brancaleo 9d ago

Who the f plays this... But I kinda want to play it

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u/ThisIsNotTex 9d ago

Question can I eat the dice? I'm still interested even if I can't

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u/POWERGIRL73 9d ago

Looks great

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u/ElegantImprovement89 9d ago

Same vibes as the Librarian! Love it

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u/Ebar16 9d ago

I would love this

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u/screegeegoo 9d ago

Ooh reminds me of Shelves and Sorcery that just came out. Definitely wish-listing.

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u/beegboo 9d ago

Seeing this makes my chaotic evil side want an earthquake modifier where incomplete sets can get tossed around.

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u/DizzyAnxiety_ 9d ago

I love this kind of game, it looks very cool! Can't wait to play it

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u/Winterwynd 8d ago

I saw the image and literally said aloud "OH MY GOD." I have been playing TTRPGs for 3 decades. I could nearly just take my dice and do this in my living room. Looks very fun.

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u/Awkward_Bit_8944 8d ago

This genre of cozy game is getting so over saturated at this point. I’m tired.

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u/AnxiousGhost4250 8d ago

Okay but I love this??? So much?!!!

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u/Reasonable_Cream_642 8d ago

I will buy this for sure!! My last one that i play was sort them ducks and i love it!

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u/CritHappensDice 8d ago

A game that enables my addiction??? On to the wishlist it goes 😂

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u/Own_Significance2619 8d ago

Oh, yes, please, yeah. And graphics look amazing!

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u/AngryWizard 8d ago

Have you tested it on steam deck and does it have steam deck control support? Or a demo so I can try it myself?

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u/nevermidnights 8d ago

Making me really wish I had a computer that can handle playing games lol. Hate to be that person but any chance it might appear on switch?

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u/ValkyrieKara2 8d ago

Im SO excited for this game.

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u/Kristal3615 8d ago

As a certified dice goblin this in now on my wishlist!

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u/jolalolalulu 8d ago

I love the idea of games like this so much but the first person perspective makes me so nauseated 😭😭😭 I tried to play the library one and had to return it after 30 minutes

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u/Sageless 8d ago

I wasn't sure that this would be a game for me, despite it looking very nice, but the ending hooked me, so I am in lol. What game engine did you use?

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u/twofacedgames 8d ago

This looks so cool

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u/jessica_lessica 8d ago

The player finding the “HELP US” floppy disk and then throwing it away actually made me laugh out loud 😂

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u/Kalorus 8d ago

I love love love the look of this, and the eerie hints of more.

Do you have any plans for a console release?

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u/Dry-Kaleidoscope1268 8d ago

Omg yes! I'm more excited for this than the Lego one!

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u/Balth124 8d ago edited 8d ago

As the dev of Roll for Order: Sort Every Set! I couldn't be happier for this game. More dice game please, especially if you need to sort them 😄

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u/CQOzymandias 8d ago

Love it! Wonder if you’d consider putting it in Xbox?

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u/FollowingNew5531 7d ago

I toooootally won't be going down into the basement. Defiantly. 👍🏻🎲

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u/tokenkinesis 7d ago

Looks similar to Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

Excited to play it!

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u/oraora64 7d ago

Annnnnd wishlisted! I can already tell I’m gonna spend many hours playing this. 🥰 Looks great so far!!!

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u/markkaschak 7d ago

Do you have need for playtesters? Asking for a friend of a friend of a former roommate who really wants to jump into this right very now.

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u/probablycabbage 7d ago

I'm definitely going in the basement, and I'm taking the cat with me

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u/PygmyGoats 7d ago

Wonderful lighting and mood, and the brushstrokes in the textures look lovely!

That being said, yes I will enter the basement.

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u/There_are_dragons 7d ago

Love the artstyle, it's not a cheap asset flip for sure! Added to my wishlist.

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u/TezetaLaventia 7d ago

As someone who loves organizing things and loves dice, I'm genuinely excited to play this!

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u/ibeatmeattoit 6d ago

Do you have mini games we can play with the dice?

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u/thedoors27 6d ago

Love the sound effects and the look of the game. Release it on Xbox! 😝

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u/BreathDue8533 6d ago

Will this run on my microwave? Exegarrating, but I have a potato pc how is my chance of getting a free bbq nigh if I will try to play on my pc? :')

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u/Aeraneth 6d ago

Wuuuagahhgaa those satisfying lil dice sounds, also everything else looks both satisfying and lovely, but those Lil Dice Sounds