Feeling flush, adventurer? Fight battles on the screen of a supernatural slot machine in Slots & Daggers. Reload slot reels with swords, fireballs, and magical shields, then slap the big button and see where they stop. Hitting three of a kind might land a critical hit on that Lich Hound or Skinless Walker—and yield a payout that’ll buy power-ups like poison sickles and arcane pistols. Jackpot!

What we love: Skillful strikes. Some weapons—like the Massive Blade—trigger mini-games when they appear. Time your attack perfectly and you’ll land a double-damage critical hit. For added oomph, grab the Ferocity power-up, which automatically respins the reel when you score a crit.

Quick tip: As soon as you’ve banked 200 chips, visit the modifier shop and unlock the fourth slot reel. That extra spot gives you a huge advantage when building combos—and when you unlock the fifth reel, those Deathtrouts and Slasher Goblins won’t know what hit ’em.

Meet the creator: Slots & Daggers is a solo project by Berlin-based indie developer Friedemann Allmenröder. He spent six months designing the game, including the soundtrack’s head-bobbing mix of old-school hip-hop beats and retro synthesizers.