Chess Cubed (2018)
- Developer
- Default Software LLC
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Early Access
- Rating
- 3.3 of 5, 9 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast-paced modern chess experience with unlimited movement and online competition, designed to feel fresh and accessible rather than deeply cerebral.
fast-pacedstrategiccompetitivemoderncasualmultiplayer3dadaptive
What players say
Players are split on Chess Cubed. Some praise its creative mix of chess and Rubik's Cube mechanics, while others say the game was abandoned after release with no AI, no single-player, and empty lobbies. The energy-based movement and face rotation system draw mixed reactions, with some calling it a fresh puzzle and others finding it unrecognizable as chess.
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