Rentlord

Item: Rentlord
Rating: 72
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-24

Summary

Addictive core gameplay loop provides satisfaction.
Innovative roguelike property management adds depth.
Plugins add strategic depth to gameplay.
Great value for its low price.
Lacks content, impacting replayability.
Plugin issues and imbalance problems.

Emotions

satisfaction35%frustration17%excitement13%disappointment12%joy7%

Reviews (sample size): 76
Helpful reviews: 71%
Unhelpful reviews: 29%
Protest reviews: 0%

72%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
28%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 96
Negative points: 89
Gameplay points: 13
Perf. points: 0
Rec. points: 22
Misc points: 0

Point	Description	Importance
Addictive, satisfying core gameplay loop Description The core gameplay loop is satisfying and addictive, driven by the thrill of rapidly increasing numbers and the dopamine rush of collecting rent. Players find the game enjoyable for both focused play and casual time-wasting. Importance 91%	The core gameplay loop is satisfying and addictive, driven by the thrill of rapidly increasing numbers and the dopamine rush of collecting rent. Players find the game enjoyable for both focused play and casual time-wasting.	91%
Innovative roguelike property management Description The game successfully blends roguelike elements with property management, drawing comparisons to 'Balatro' and 'Lucky Landlord'. Players enjoy the innovative combination of mechanics and the strategic depth of buying, selling, and upgrading properties. Importance 46%	The game successfully blends roguelike elements with property management, drawing comparisons to 'Balatro' and 'Lucky Landlord'. Players enjoy the innovative combination of mechanics and the strategic depth of buying, selling, and upgrading properties.	46%
Plugins add strategic depth Description The plugin system adds a layer of depth and customization to the gameplay, enhancing the experience of earning rent. Players appreciate the strategic options and look forward to further expansion of the plugin system. Importance 20%	The plugin system adds a layer of depth and customization to the gameplay, enhancing the experience of earning rent. Players appreciate the strategic options and look forward to further expansion of the plugin system.	20%
Easily breakable game balance Description Some reviewers were able to easily 'break' the game, unlocking most content in a single run. This suggests potential balance issues or a lack of long-term progression challenges. Importance 14%	Some reviewers were able to easily 'break' the game, unlocking most content in a single run. This suggests potential balance issues or a lack of long-term progression challenges.	14%
Great value for the price Description The game's low price point is a significant factor in its positive reception. Players feel they are getting good value for their money. Importance 13%	The game's low price point is a significant factor in its positive reception. Players feel they are getting good value for their money.	13%
Farmland is overpowered Description Farmland's multiplier increases too easily and permanently compared to other options. This makes it overpowered. Importance 6%	Farmland's multiplier increases too easily and permanently compared to other options. This makes it overpowered.	6%
Week-based progression adds rhythm Description The week-based progression system adds a pleasant rhythm to the gameplay experience. This structure helps to pace the game and provide a sense of accomplishment. Importance 6%	The week-based progression system adds a pleasant rhythm to the gameplay experience. This structure helps to pace the game and provide a sense of accomplishment.	6%

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