Underplayed Gems

Zodiac Mountain (2026)

Zodiac Mountain cover
Developer
Mystic Road
Publisher
Mystic Road, Phoenix Game
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A relaxed, strategic climb through mythic China with a young panda, balancing light combat and progression.

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What players say

Players describe it as a Slay the Spire style deckbuilder where every card has a yin and yang side, one generating energy and one spending it, which they split on: some call the twist clever, others find it limiting. The art and theme get steady praise, while early access content is slim with two acts and a few performance complaints. Reviews also flag the seal upgrade path as overpowered.

Screenshots

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