Dice Hoarder has two modes: Story Mode, with shift-based days and an optional mystery about the shop, and Chill Mode, one uninterrupted session with no story. Neither has timers. The developer says the story has some light spooky elements but Dice Hoarder is not a horror game, and nothing aims to be graphic or disturbing. Pick Chill Mode if you only want to sort dice.
What is the difference between Story Mode and Chill Mode?
Story Mode adds days, a value target and the mystery; Chill Mode strips all of that out. This table uses only what the Steam page and developer posts say.
| Feature | Story Mode | Chill Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Shift-based days | One uninterrupted session |
| Day ends when | You stock the required value of dice | No days |
| Story and mystery | Yes, optional | None |
| Floppy disk skills | Appear as the days pass | Not stated by the developer |
| Timers | None | None |
| Dice and sets | 400+ seven-piece sets | Same sorting gameplay |
Both modes use the same pick-up, inspect and sort loop explained in the beginner guide.
How does Story Mode work?
Story Mode turns sorting into shifts. You start each day in the shop, stock dice into sets, and the next day begins only after you reach the required value. The HUD tracks each set's value in Gold.
- Start a shift and pick up dice from crates, trays and the floor.
- Build seven-piece sets that share a material and color.
- Reach the day's required stocked value to unlock the next day.
- Find floppy disks that start appearing as days pass and use them to unlock skills.
- Follow, or ignore, the clues your unseen employer leaves behind.
The developer has not published how many days Story Mode lasts or how long it takes to finish, so we do not give a playtime yet. See our floppy disk page for the skills.
Is Dice Hoarder a horror game?
No. DieCorp Games answered this directly in its 100,000 wishlist FAQ on Sep 7, 2026: the shop hides a secret, there are some spooky elements, but Dice Hoarder is not a horror game and is not aiming for anything overly scary, graphic or disturbing.
In a Steam discussion on Aug 27, 2026, the developer repeated that even in Story Mode the story elements are optional, and described them as very light spooky elements around a mystery.
- Official hints so far: stay out of the basement, mysterious floppy disks, and an employer who gives you very little information.
- The most popular player tags on the Steam page include Casual, Relaxing, Organizing and Cozy; Horror is not among them.
What is in the basement?
Nobody outside the studio knows yet, and that is the hook. Every official post so far ends on the same warning: the October 23, 2026 launch announcement says your training has been arranged, just please stay out of the basement, and the August 22, 2026 wishlist post says the same.
| Clue | Source |
|---|---|
| Stay out of the basement | Steam posts, Aug 22 and Oct 23, 2026 |
| Who keeps leaving the floppy disks is another question | Steam store page |
| Who hired you? Follow the clues left behind | Steam store page |
We will not publish spoilers in the main text after launch; story secrets will go on a separate, clearly marked page. Check the updates log for new official posts.
Which mode should you pick?
Pick by what you want from a session, since you can play at your own pace in both.
- Story Mode if you like goals, unlocking floppy disk skills and a mystery to solve.
- Chill Mode if you want to sort thousands of dice with music and the cat, and nothing else.
- Story Mode, ignoring the clues if you want daily structure without paying attention to the plot; the developer says the story stays optional.
Either way, use the set checklist to keep track of the seven pieces you still need, and check the release date page for launch timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dice Hoarder scary?
Only slightly. The developer says the story has some light spooky elements, but Dice Hoarder is not a horror game and avoids graphic or disturbing content. Chill Mode has no story at all.
Can you skip the story in Dice Hoarder?
Yes. Chill Mode has no story, and the developer said on Aug 27, 2026 that story elements are optional even in Story Mode, so you can just sort dice.
How long is Dice Hoarder?
DieCorp Games has not published a playtime or day count as of Nov 10, 2026. We will add a measured length after launch on Nov 13, 2026 instead of estimating.
Does Chill Mode have floppy disks?
The developer has not said. Official text only ties floppy disks to days passing, which is a Story Mode feature, so we list this as unconfirmed until launch.
Dice Hoarder unlocks on Nov 13, 2026, and we have not played it. Every fact on this page comes from the official Steam store page and screenshots, DieCorp Games' Steam announcements, the developer's own replies in the Steam discussions and the official announcement trailer. Media coverage is used only to cross-check, and general dice facts (shapes, faces, numbering) come from standard references. We re-check the official pages weekly and will verify every page against the launch build within 48 hours of release.
Official sources checked: store.steampowered.com, steamcommunity.com, youtube.com.
