Underplayed Gems

Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess (2023)

Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess cover
Developer
KeyboardKrieger
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like a gentle, methodical chess puzzle session wrapped in nostalgic 90s JRPG pixel art, with difficulty you can dial from beginner-friendly to pro-level.

puzzle-focusedmethodicalfamily friendlyretro pixelturn-basedscalable difficultyold school

What players say

Players enjoy Schachkampf as a casual chess game with a pixel art JRPG theme and epic music. The puzzle mode with millions of checkmate problems is popular, while touch screen support is a notable feature. Some players wish for more piece design options, and a few report slow enemy AI or difficulty settings not working.

Trailer

Screenshots

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