Underplayed Gems

Horse Manager (2026)

Horse Manager cover
Developer
André Cerqueira
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage a horse racing stable through text inputs and retro ASCII visuals, with a focus on methodical team-building and strategic race decisions.

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What players say

Players enjoy the cozy horse management loop, but note that getting a Special horse early turns everything into a sandbox, making end-game achievements a grind. The sub-1-second race is a notorious difficulty spike, and some report buggy menus and flickering. Players split on whether the short playtime is a plus or a letdown.

Screenshots

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