Chess Dungeons: Shubousha (2023)

Developer: Remix Games, Luis Fae
Publisher: Remix Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 32 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calming chess-like puzzle game played in beautiful Japanese landscapes with simple, clear rules and minimal intensity.

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What players say

Players describe this as a chess-themed puzzle game rather than a full chess game, comparing it to Solo Chess on chess.com. The sequel has more levels and backgrounds, but some still find it hard to tell the pieces apart and there is no tutorial.

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