Underplayed Gems

Tatsu (2016)

Tatsu cover
Developer
BlueLine Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A light and strategic tabletop chess-like experience with colorful dragon-themed pieces and a calm, family-friendly pace.

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What players say

Players compare it to Backgammon with a combat twist, praising its simple rules and depth. They are split on the AI: some find it too easy or dull, others call it unfair or accuse it of cheating. The interface is described as basic and the online community is small.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.