The Rookery (2024)
- Developer
- Glyder Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 102 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A chess-based strategy game that blends roguelike uncertainty with methodical, turn-based planning.
strategicpuzzle-likechallengingfamily friendlyturn-basedtacticalroguelikeprocedural
What players say
Players enjoy the chess roguelike mix but split on balance: some love getting overpowered combos, others find runs too luck-based. Many say it gets repetitive once you unlock more, because higher levels just reduce pieces and moves rather than adding variety. The lack of a shop upgrade or sell option frustrates several.
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