Raygun Chess (2021)

Genres: Early Access, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, real-time chess-like duel where you physically move and shoot pieces in a cartoon retro-future setting.

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What players say

Players describe the game as a very early tech demo or an asset flip, not a finished product. Reviewers consistently note that only the tutorial boards are playable, there is no multiplayer, and the piece-grabbing mechanic barely works in VR.

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