Xenon Profiteer

If you think deck-building is always about adding cards, get ready for Xenon Profiteer, the game that teaches you the art of 'cleaning' your deck! Here, you aren't just a player, but an entrepreneur in the air separation industry trying to isolate the highly valuable noble gas, Xenon. The big twist is that, unlike traditional deck-builders, the goal here is actually to remove the junk. You start with a deck full of 'dirty' atmospheric elements and must use distillation to eliminate everything, leaving only pure Xenon in your hand.

You'll manage a heavy euro-style engine, physically expanding your facility by connecting new components to your central console. You can buy upgrades for your system or install them directly into your factory for constant efficiency. And there's a brilliant strategic layer: if funds are low, you can place a bid on an upgrade or contract, securing a future discount and forcing opponents to pay more if they decide to grab it before you.

The game is fast-paced and intense, ending once someone completes five contracts or installs five upgrades. It's a highly thematic experience where every distillation decision and every system upgrade can determine whether you become the Xenon tycoon or just another player struggling through industrial chemistry. If you love management games with a mechanical twist that breaks the mold, Xenon Profiteer is your next challenge!