Underplayed Gems

The Valley: XuGu (2024)

The Valley: XuGu cover
Developer
7 Funny
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, thoughtful alchemy crafting experience where every herb and ritual choice quietly shapes your elixir.

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What players say

Players compare this to a Balatro-like deckbuilder with a Chinese alchemy theme, using the five elements and Taoist concepts. Many report frequent bugs and a lack of proper tutorial, leading to confusion early on. The game is praised for its relaxing, non-combat strategy and attractive visuals, but criticized for limited content and some broken UI.

Screenshots

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