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

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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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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