Underplayed Gems

Islantiles (2026)

Islantiles cover
Developer
Thunderrock Innovations
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a calm, thoughtful island-building experience that rewards careful planning with a sense of steady progress and discovery

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What players say

Players describe it as an addictive deck-building puzzle game with a cozy board game feel, but many note it needs polish: the scoring system is poorly explained, there is no undo button, and difficulty spikes fast. A few mention slight Balatro influences and good replay value across civilizations.

Screenshots

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