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
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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.

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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.

Screenshots

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