Dice of Kalma has surpassed 100,000 downloads on the iOS App Store.
Pepperbox Studio is preparing a major update coming soon.
In Dice of Kalma, you gamble against the god of the Underworld to win back your soul.

Since Balatro made its mark on mobile, its influence has sparked a wave of inspired games. Though “Balatro-like” isn’t yet a formal genre, the blend of classic mechanics with fresh, inventive twists has birthed some standout titles—Dice of Kalma among them.

With over 100,000 downloads on the iOS App Store alone (a strong showing for an indie mobile title), Dice of Kalma is gearing up to launch a significant new update. While its core concept diverges sharply from Balatro, that difference only adds to its appeal.

In Dice of Kalma, you face off against Kalma, the guardian of the Underworld, in a high-stakes game of chance to reclaim your life. This deckbuilding roguelike challenges you to tilt the odds in your favor by uncovering powerful new abilities and combining them into devastating synergies.

Roll them bones

The “Balatro-like” genre is bound to earn its own name—even if I still lean toward calling bullet-hell games “Survivors-likes.” Titles like the upcoming Gambonanza prove this formula holds immense potential for wildly original interpretations of what seems like a simple premise.

As for what the major update might bring? My bet is on a fresh game mode or a bold reimagining of existing mechanics. Don’t expect a Balatro crossover anytime soon, but the game’s success will surely push Pepperbox Studio to deliver something extraordinary to mark the occasion.

Either way, Dice of Kalma is just one of many roguelikes available on mobile. If you’re drawn to the genre, check out our curated list of the best roguelikes on iOS to find your next favorite.