Underplayed Gems

Neon Village (2026)

Neon Village cover
Developer
Encraft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A laid-back blend of card strategy and match-3 puzzling, where you steadily build a small village with quirky residents.

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What players say

Players say Neon Village blends match-3 puzzles with roguelike deckbuilding, offering many choices per run. Difficulty spikes sharply at higher levels, where some feel luck outweighs skill, and the Steam Deck compatibility is poor. The music and sound design get frequent praise.

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Screenshots

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