Underplayed Gems

King Bullseye: The Chess Strike (2021)

King Bullseye: The Chess Strike cover
Developer
Sensen Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, precision-based arcade shooter where you must quickly aim and shoot moving chess pieces before they reach you, with a punishing score multiplier system that rewards headshots and punishes misses.

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What players say

A stripped-down on-rails shooter where players defend a king from chess-piece enemies that move according to their real-life rules. Players are split on whether click-to-shoot is a deliberate precision mechanic or an outdated design choice. Rounds last about three minutes, making it a common choice for aim practice between longer FPS sessions.

Screenshots

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