Underplayed Gems

Cardwheel (2026)

Cardwheel cover
Developer
nitzan.games LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quick, arcade-style drop-and-score loop with adjustable difficulty from wheel choices.

fast-pacedrepetitivecasualaddictivearcade-likesimpleprocedural

What players say

Players say the core loop of dropping balls into a wheel works surprisingly well and runs are quick. Many compare it to Balatro, but opinions split on whether it offers enough depth. When good upgrades line up, runs can feel explosive, and bosses force you to adapt. A few players report minor physics quirks.

Screenshots

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