Underplayed Gems

Chess Knights: Viking Lands (2020)

Chess Knights: Viking Lands cover
Developer
Minimol Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical puzzle game where you carefully maneuver chess knights across a board to rescue pieces without triggering enemies.

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What players say

Players say this is a casual puzzle game using only the knight's L-shaped move, not a chess simulator. The campaign is short at about 2.5 hours, and difficulty varies wildly from simple to frustrating spikes. Some find it relaxing, others call it boring and unchallenging.

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