The Chess Variants Club (2020)
- Developer
- Minimol Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 55 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 46 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Sitting in a peaceful, minimalist virtual club, calmly exploring quirky chess twists and solving puzzles at your own pace.
minimalistrelaxingcasualeducationalpuzzleatmosphericstrategicfamily friendly
What players say
Players appreciate the broad collection of chess variants and the elegant design, but many find the pieces hard to distinguish and wish for cosmetic options. The developer's decision to stop updates has drawn criticism from some who say the game feels incomplete.
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