Underplayed Gems

Drafting Tales (2020)

Drafting Tales cover
Developer
Istotex
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted but challenging management sim where you balance effort allocation and genre choices to build a writing career.

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What players say

Players compare it heavily to Game Dev Tycoon but say Drafting Tales lacks the polish and variety. Many warn that development has been abandoned, leaving the game grindy, repetitive, and unbalanced in the second half. A few find it addictive and relaxing, but the consensus is that it needs more content and better pacing.

Trailer

Screenshots

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