Underplayed Gems

Chess Royale (2022)

Chess Royale cover
Developer
Mewton Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A playful twist on chess where magical king abilities and move queues add lighthearted strategic depth.

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What players say

Players like this as a casual, puzzle-like twist on classic chess, though many note it has minimal options and only one bot mode. The pirate theme and cute pieces get mentioned, while one player calls the tutorial useless and the board unclear.

Screenshots

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