Absurd Chess (2021)

- Developer
- Pretty Absurd
- Genres
- Casual, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 31 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A lighthearted, social chess experience with ever-changing quirky rules that keeps the game feeling fresh and playful.
quirkycasualcompetitivesocialstrategicadaptablerelaxingminimalist
What players say
Players are split on this chaotic chess variant. Some love the absurdity and the freedom to let the king run, while others report vague rules and frequent crashes that freeze the entire PC.
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