Underplayed Gems

Chess Sudoku (2020)

Chess Sudoku cover
Developer
Studio Goya
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 184 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, head-scratching logic puzzle that blends sudoku with chess constraints, demanding careful deduction and offering a quiet, cerebral satisfaction.

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What players say

Players describe a generally good but basic sudoku collection with chess-themed constraints. Several note the lack of an undo button, cloud saves, or background music, and some find the hint system unhelpful. A few report that some puzzles accept only one solution despite having multiple valid ones.

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