Second Second (2019)

Developer: Sinkhole Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a demanding, methodical card game where every move counts and random luck is minimized

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What players say

Players praise the inventive time-based card system but warn the tutorial is impenetrable and the Chinese translation is machine-grade. Opinions split on whether it is a unique take or a bland clone, and several reviewers report bugs in early missions.

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