Underplayed Gems

Luck be a Landlord (2023)

Luck be a Landlord cover
Developer
TrampolineTales
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 11,489 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense but casual roguelike strategy game where you manage a slot machine to pay rent, with pixel graphics and procedural builds.

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What players say

Players enjoy the simple, low-stakes slot machine gameplay and cute pixel art, saying it is a cozy timewaster for short sessions. Many note it lacks depth and gets repetitive after 10–15 hours, and some compare it unfavorably to Balatro or Cloverpit. The game is also described as having a steep achievement grind.

Trailer

Screenshots

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