If you’ve ever played Monopoly and thought, “This is great, but I wish I could trigger a 5x multiplier on my Boardwalk hotel by drinking a soda and using a power tool,” then Sunpeak Games has a very specific, very addictive gift for you.
Enter RENTPOLY, the newly announced indie title currently in development for a 2026 release. Coming off the success of their action-roguelike Spell Disk, the California-based team at Sunpeak Games is pivoting from wizardry to real estate—but keeping the “broken” synergies that make roguelikes so satisfying.
The Pitch: Balatro Meets Monopoly
The developer describes RENTPOLY as a roguelike city-builder board game. While the board might look familiar, the gameplay is anything but traditional. Instead of just hoping for a lucky roll, you are building a “money-printing machine” through layers of greedy synergies.
As a renter-turned-dev, the creator wanted to explore the “other side” of the landlord-tenant relationship, fueled by a self-admitted Balatro addiction. The result? A game where you don’t just collect rent; you optimise it to absurd, billionaire-tier heights.
Key Game Features
Sunpeak Games isn’t holding back on the variety. The game is set to launch with a massive amount of “build” potential:
- 130+ Properties: Diverse buildings to attract tenants and generate revenue.
- 200+ Tools: These are your “relics” or “jokers”—items that create powerful, game-breaking synergies.
- 30+ Foods & 10+ Drinks: Consumables that manipulate luck or permanently boost property values.
- 10+ Playable Characters: Each likely bringing a unique spin to the market.
- 5+ Unique Maps: Different cityscapes to conquer.
Why You Should Care
The “roguelike-ification” of classic genres is at an all-time high, but RENTPOLY stands out by tackling the board game format.
“Every decision matters. Every build, purchase, demolition, and dice roll can completely reshape your run.” — Sunpeak Games
Unlike the original Monopoly, which is often criticised for being decided by luck in the first twenty minutes, RENTPOLY emphasises player agency. You aren’t just at the mercy of the dice; you’re using tools and “drinks” to bend those dice to your will.
How to Play It Right Now
While the full release is slated for 2026, you don’t have to wait two years to see if you have what it takes to be a digital tycoon.
As part of the recent Steam Board Game Fest, Sunpeak Games has opened up a public playtest. You can head over to the RentPoly Steam Page and request access to start building your empire today.
Find out more here – https://sunpeakgames.com/
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