Underplayed Gems

Payroll (2026)

Payroll cover
Developer
Thyme
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, methodical dice-manipulation puzzle where each throw is a careful calculation to meet your target score.

strategictensepuzzle-likemethodicalabstractminimalistchallengingrepetitive

What players say

Players call this an addictive dice roguelike that is easy to pick up but requires strategy to succeed, comparing it favorably to Balatro and Luck Be a Landlord. The developer is praised for rapid updates and responsiveness, including fixing a complaint within 24 hours.

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