Chess of Mana (2026)
- Developer
- Monk Monkey
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 27 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Gameplay feels like a magical chess match where capturing pieces starts new tactical possibilities.
strategicfantasymagicaltacticalcompetitivebattle
What players say
Players love the pixel art and mana mode that lets pieces revive, calling it a fresh take on Battle Chess. However, reviews agree the AI is weak and prone to causing softlocks on checkmate, and multiplayer features are broken at launch.
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