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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

Little Leo Games · released Sep 21, 2023

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Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

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85
VGC Score
▲Improvinghigh confidence

anchored at patch: “Bug Fixes - v1.2.991” (2mo ago)

87%
At launch
92%
Steam all-time
87%
Press
89%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)–8713
All-time Steam reviews92%861000
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)89%8343
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 16, 2026) · 43 reviews sampled · 18 total reviews in window · weighted 22.8 up / 2.8 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (10)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 79
    Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight
    trust 70Oct 2, 2024

    “A dice-based strategy title with some challenges, but lacking in the depth and refinement of some of its peers”

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  • 70
    GameLusterGameLuster
    trust 66Sep 18, 2023

    “Astrea: Six-Sided Oracle presents an interesting new combat system that creates complex scenarios for you to navigate, if it weren't for the not yet perfected balancing that at times makes things more straightforward than they should be.”

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  • 95
    GameGrinGameGrin
    trust 65Sep 21, 2023

    “Astrea: The Six Sided Oracles is an absolute masterclass in both roguelike and deck-building and looks to be a mainstay in the genre”

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  • 80
    PC GamerPC Gamer
    trust 64Sep 18, 2023

    “Despite a capricious early game, Astrea is a very pretty, refreshing & tense spin on the tried-and-true deckbuilder.”

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  • 90
    Hey Poor PlayerHey Poor Player
    trust 56Oct 3, 2023

    “Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles is easily the best game I’ve played from Akupara Games thus far. It’s challenging, beautiful, complex, and an utter joy to play. Not only is it an amazing example of the rogue-like genre, but it’s also one of the first dice-builders I’ve ever played. If you’re at all a fan of the genre, do yourself a favor and get a copy!”

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  • 85
    Nintendo BlastNintendo Blast
    trust 55Oct 9, 2024

    “Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles dares to replace traditional cards with dice, but it validates this creative decision by delivering a fun and engaging adventure that is perfectly adapted to the Switch. Although its natural complexity makes this game more suitable for those who already have experience with the genre, this is a title that is recommended to all those who are not afraid of challenges and, on the contrary, enjoy using strategy to reverse unfavorable conditions with the tools at their disposal.”

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  • 85
    NaviGamesNaviGames
    trust 54Sep 18, 2023

    “A more than interesting mechanical twist on roguelite deck-building, with a well-rounded gameplay system, a considerable level of challenge and a unique and striking visual identity.”

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  • 85
    GameBlastGameBlast
    trust 53Sep 18, 2023

    “Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles is a welcome innovation in the deck-building roguelike RPG genre, bringing dice instead of cards to put a unique spin on the gameplay mechanics. The dynamics of the dice add an element of probability and risk, making battles exciting and with touches of unpredictability. Furthermore, the game offers a wide variety of heroes, mechanics and strategies to explore. However, excessive complexity in some areas, such as the multitude of effects during battles and insufficient information in the interface, can hamper the experience. Over time, we learn to deal with these negative issues, but some adjustments to these aspects would make the runs more enjoyable. Overall, Astrea stands out as a captivating addition to the genre, requiring patience and dedication to master its nuances and make the most of its strategic depth.”

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  • 85
    SoftpediaSoftpedia
    trust 51Sep 27, 2023

    “Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles is a complex and engaging dice builder. The universe is interesting, even if the lore is mostly expressed via gameplay and presentation. There are a ton of dice to choose from as players build their own playstyle around their favorite hero.”

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  • 88
    The Games MachineThe Games Machine
    trust 51Oct 9, 2023

    “Those who have been enthusiastic about Slay the Spire should also jump on Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles without delay. Everyone else will find a complete deck builder in which instead of cards there are dice, with which to build chains of combos playing on the dualism Purification and Corruption. The huge amount of Oracles, dice and Blessings to unlock, Sentinels to upgrade and enemies to defeat guarantees excellent replayability even if the too many combinations available favor luck a little too much at the expense of strategy. The graphics are inspired even if the colors chosen, light blue and crimson, do not enjoy a good contrast.”

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Patch history

  1. Hot Fix - v1.2.1009
    Jul 23, 2026
  2. Bug Fixes - v1.2.991
    Jun 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. Hot Fix - v1.2.957
    Jun 8, 2026
  4. Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.950
    Jun 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  5. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.918
    May 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  6. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.907
    Mar 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  7. Beta Hot Fix - v1.2.889
    Mar 8, 2026
  8. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.882
    Mar 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  9. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.872
    Feb 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  10. Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.313
    Apr 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  11. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.287
    Mar 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  12. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.258
    Mar 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  13. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.2.205
    Feb 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  14. Bug Fixes - v1.2.156
    Dec 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  15. Hot Fix - v1.2.109
    Oct 19, 2024
  16. Bug Fixes - v1.2.108
    Oct 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  17. Hot Fix - v1.2.78
    Sep 27, 2024
  18. Daily Run (v1.2.0) and Console Release!
    Sep 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  19. Happy Anniversary and Daily Run Announcement (v1.2.0)
    Sep 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  20. Hot Fix - v1.1.573
    Aug 13, 2024
  21. Reworks and Balancing - v1.1.565
    Aug 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  22. Beta Hot Fix - v1.1.507
    Jun 22, 2024
  23. Beta Hot Fix - v1.1.506
    Jun 21, 2024
  24. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.1.505
    Jun 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  25. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.1.480
    Jun 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  26. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.1.450
    May 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  27. Beta Test Reworks and Balancing - v1.1.363
    May 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  28. Bug Fixes - v1.1.42
    May 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  29. Hot Fix - v1.1.15
    Apr 19, 2024
  30. Hot Fix - v1.1.7
    Apr 18, 2024
  31. Mod Support Update - v1.1.0
    Apr 18, 2024
  32. Development Update: Mod Support
    Feb 20, 2024
  33. Astrea OST Update
    Dec 26, 2023
  34. Korean and Traditional Chinese localization update
    Dec 22, 2023
  35. Hot Fix - v1.0.347
    Dec 20, 2023
  36. Controller Improvements, Localization Fixes and minor Balancing - v1.0.335
    Dec 15, 2023
  37. Astrea Post Release Development Update
    Nov 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  38. Bug Fixes and Balancing - v1.0.197
    Oct 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
  39. Hot Fix - v1.0.178
    Oct 21, 2023
  40. Bug Fixes and Balancing - v1.0.177
    Oct 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window

…and 7 earlier patch announcements.