Underplayed Gems

The Count of Monte Carlo (2020)

The Count of Monte Carlo cover
Developer
Phil Blank
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, strategic card battle where you push your luck in a high-stakes Blackjack variant, losing progress on failure.

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What players say

Players describe it as blackjack fused with roguelike elements, where HP carries between matches and perks change your strategy. They are split on difficulty: some find it satisfyingly challenging, others mention specific late-game opponents like Edmond require exact skill choices.

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