Shattered Chess (2026)

Developer: Arti Works
Publisher: Arti Works, EasyPizza
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical puzzle-like chess game where every move must be carefully planned to build scoring combos within a strict 10-move limit.

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What players say

Players say it is less about traditional chess and more like Balatro with pieces, passives and a score target. The movement upgrade system and boss rushes are praised, though the quest text is considered overly wordy and the UI could be clearer.

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