TaxingTiles (2024)

Developer: GDO_Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and gentle puzzle strategy experience where you thoughtfully build your realm card by card, tile by tile.

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What players say

Players describe TaxingTiles as a short but addictive tile-placement deckbuilder where synergies between cards unlock hidden combos. The goal is to survive five years before endless mode opens, and many note the depth behind its simple appearance, though some find the card hand clunky and text hard to read on Steam Deck.

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