Underplayed Gems

Chessia (2018)

Chessia cover
Developer
Hakki Ozturk, Halil Ibrahim Ozturk
Publisher
Hakki Ozturk
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Sports, Strategy
Rating
1.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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 straightforward digital chess game that feels like playing on a real board, with smooth controls and flexible options for practice or friendly matches.

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What players say

Players are angry that the bot takes minutes per move, the interface lacks basic features like undo or board setup, and the developer has gone silent. A few appreciate the clean 3D chess visuals and LAN play, but most warn the game is broken or abandoned.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.