Underplayed Gems

Super X Chess (2018)

Super X Chess cover
Developer
Mlyst
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and creative chess experience where tactical thinking and piece innovation drive the feel, with adjustable AI difficulty and varied starting scenarios.

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What players say

Players praise the unique chess variant and its fairy pieces, along with adjustable AI difficulty, but many report showstopping bugs and broken online multiplayer. The developer is commended for patching the game years after release, though some call it an unfinished mess.

Screenshots

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