Die Severed

Die Severed is a roguelike set in an underground casino. The player has fallen into debt and is given one high stakes game to win the money back. The game’s release status has changed from development to released.

Each round, the player rolls five dice and builds poker hands, spending re-rolls where available or relying on luck. Up to four hands are allowed per round to reach the target score. Missing a target does not end a run immediately. Instead the player loses one finger, and the run ends in death only once all fingers have been taken.

Between rounds, the player can customise a dice pool using special dice with different numeric distributions and unique abilities. One example is the Iron Die, which has repeated faces that make hands easier to build but cannot be re-rolled. Players can also collect a range of abilities to shape their build. Holding Back, for instance, adds any remaining re-rolls to the score, so the player must choose between saving re-rolls and trying for a better hand.