Chess Royal (2023)

Developer: Inlogic Software
Publisher: Silesia Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A low-pressure chess game that focuses on learning and puzzle solving at your own pace.

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What players say

Players find this a solid budget chess game with a puzzle tower and adjustable AI, but they split on the puzzles: some enjoy the ladder, while others report problems with puzzles that accept only one correct answer when multiple solutions exist. The game lacks online play and drag-to-move, and one long-time player says an achievement is bugged.

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