Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020)
- Developer
- Diamond Sky Games
- Publisher
- Rain Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 66 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.3 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing feels like a calm, cerebral duel across a minimalist wooden board, inviting patient tactical thinking.
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What players say
Players praise it as a faithful digital Hnefatafl adaptation, but they note the AI is much stronger when attacking than defending, making one side nearly unwinnable. A few rule differences from official Copenhagen rules and no online activity for multiplayer are common complaints.
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