Star Lodge (2022)

Developer: SunshineOvercast
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 2.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a deliberate, low-stakes solitaire-like card game where each turn feels like a small puzzle of choosing the least harmful card.

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What players say

Players split on this one: some enjoy the simple card-picking loop for a few hours of casual play, but others find it boring and shallow with no tutorial, no sound effects, and only fullscreen mode. The core gameplay involves picking one of three cards to survive and fill a progress bar, with 50 cards to unlock.

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