Underplayed Gems

The Lost Game: Royal Game Of Ur (2021)

The Lost Game: Royal Game Of Ur cover
Developer
Arian Alavi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 59 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, thoughtful board game experience that feels like reviving ancient history through simple but layered tactics.

casualstrategichistoricalatmosphericrelaxedturn-basedlogical

What players say

Players praise it as a faithful digital version of the ancient game that even prompted some to buy a physical board. The workshop and custom maps are popular, though a few wish for bigger board sizes in the editor. Gameplay is smooth but pieces lack movement animation, making it easy to miss opponent moves.

Screenshots

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