Underplayed Gems

The Great Art Race

The Great Art Race cover
Developer
Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 187 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage colonial plantations and trade profits to reclaim a stolen art collection, balancing financial risk and careful planning.

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful remake of the Amiga-era Vermeer, with a board-game feel focused on trade and art collecting. Many note it is easy for adults to beat the AI, and the biggest limitation is hotseat-only multiplayer with no online option.

Screenshots

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