Underplayed Gems

WizardChess (2024)

WizardChess cover
Developer
TwoPM Studios
Publisher
2 Left Thumbs
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 90 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic deckbuilding chess game with cartoon fantasy flair where small mistakes spiral into harsh, funny consequences.

deckbuildingturn-based tacticsproceduralcartoonycomedicfast-pacedpunishing

What players say

Players are split on this deliberately chaotic chess reinterpretation. Some love the unpredictability and quick runs, others find it frustrating with forced upgrades, hidden mechanics, and a timer that demands constant attention. The tutorial is snarky but leaves key systems unexplained.

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