Underplayed Gems

Starters Orders Touch Horse Racing (2024)

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Developer
Strategic Designs Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Racing, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A detailed horse racing management sim with emphasis on breeding, stable management, and strategic race entry.

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What players say

Players praise the deep simulation and stable management, but note the 2D race view lacks the jockey option from the 3D rival. Some are frustrated by the missing edit function and wrong Japan race schedules, and the game crashes often.

Screenshots

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