Sultan’s Game
Play it on: Windows PCs
Current goal: Figure out how it works
Okay, full disclosure: This is one I haven’t played yet but can’t wait to dig into. Sultan’s Game is a dark strategy RPG sim with beautiful card-based art and a fascinating pitch. You draw random cards with objectives you have to complete within seven in-game days. Surviving to the next round requires managing time, resources, and relationships to accrue more and more advantages. “The result is a dark, challenging, and utterly fascinating puzzle,”writes PC Gamer. “There’s a hint of Crusader Kings to the scheming and political machinations, and a touch of Sunless Sea to its branching, text-driven narrative and resource management, but altogether it’s something unique.” Sultan’s Game’s has been steadily climbing up the Steam charts all month, and I can’t wait to finally check it out. — Ethan Gach
