Underplayed Gems

Bottom of the 9th (2017)

Bottom of the 9th cover
Developer
Handelabra Games Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Sports, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced and tense game that feels like a friendly but strategic dice-and-card showdown, with a colorful retro ballpark atmosphere.

fast-pacedstrategiccasualcolorfulretrotensetacticalsocial

What players say

Players describe this as a faithful digital adaptation of a board game that focuses on a single tense half-inning duel between pitcher and batter. The core mechanic is guessing pitch location and resolving outcomes with dice rolls, which some find too random and frustrating, while others enjoy the quick, light strategy. Players are split on whether the dice outcomes feel fair or rigged.

Screenshots

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