Underplayed Gems

Absurd Chess (2021)

Absurd Chess cover
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.

Screenshots

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