Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (2022)
- Developer
- PUNKCAKE Delicieux
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 7,350 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, turn-based chess match where your only piece is a king armed with a shotgun, turning strategic moves into a tactical duel of survival and escalating upgrades.
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What players say
Players enjoy the clever blend of chess and roguelike elements, praising the shotgun mechanics, card upgrades, and multiple endings. However, some find it shallow after a few runs, and the achievement hunting is criticized as heavily luck dependent.
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