Day at the Races (2023)

- Developer
- Friday Night Software
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Racing, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 46 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A strategic simulation where analyzing hidden attributes and making calculated bets feels methodical and rewarding.
strategicsimulationcompetitiveanalyticaltacticalrewardingmethodicalgambling
What players say
Players enjoy it as a light gambling sim with a retro 2000s look, but many report severe scaling problems on monitors above 1080p that can break the UI. Some also wish for more depth, noting you can only place one bet per race and can't name horses or give training instructions.
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