Underplayed Gems

Flaregate Network (2026)

Flaregate Network cover
Developer
Keycard Studio, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A strategic game that alternates between pausing to play cards and real-time spaceship combat, offering a methodical tactical feel.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mix of card game, auto-battler, and RTS, noting its roots in a StarCraft 2 mod called Keystone. But many also find it punishing and complain about limited deck control, forced card bloat, and a roguelike mode that feels thin once the campaign is done.

Screenshots

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