Underplayed Gems

Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition (2020)

Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition cover
Developer
PikPok
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Racing, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 5,215 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A feel-good blend of stable management and gentle racing, where restoring a rundown ranch and bonding with horses provides a relaxed, rewarding experience.

casualfamily friendlysimulationmanagementcompetitiveimmersiveemotionalrelaxing

What players say

Players love the horse racing and breeding, but nearly all say the desktop version has been abandoned by the developer, who now focuses on the mobile version. Reviews warn that the PC port lacks promised updates, has unfixed bugs, and feels stuck while the mobile game gets new features and horse breeds.

Screenshots

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