Underplayed Gems

The Last Pawn (2023)

The Last Pawn cover
Developer
Dvir Rochman
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

This game feels like a fast, linear side-scrolling shooter with colorful cartoon visuals and a light historical fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players enjoy the chess-themed story and the mix of 2D platforming with 3D town segments, but are split on the boss design, calling it a frustrating trial-and-error pattern memorization.

Screenshots

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