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

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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