Dandy Ace is a Action game from Mad Mimic with a 79% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Mad Mimic
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 79% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel i5+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 3 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 3 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.13.6+
Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 5000
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini late 2013 and newer - Recommended
- OS: 10.13.6+
Processor: Intel i5+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dandy Ace is worth a closer look if you want deckbuilding, boss rush, emotional story, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want emotional story, chaotic fun, deckbuilding, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Steam review snapshots
Run double blue cards, I really think it's a must, otherwise you'll find yourself struggling a lot to beat the game, particularly…It gets to the point where my PC has some crazy FPS drops from time to time due to the insane amount…I had a blast mixing and matching the cards, and it’s one of the few games—since Dead Cells—that constantly tempts me into…The enemies spawn now in different areas and the boss arenas (3 in total per run) now have traps and the bosses…Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.