Chesster (2016)
- Developer
- Team Chesster
- Publisher
- Surprise Attack
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a methodical puzzle game that rewards careful planning and foresight as you move chess pieces across a board to create satisfying cascading combos.
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What players say
Players praise the original blend of chess movement rules and match-3 puzzles, calling it a thinking person's take on the genre. The game is turn-based with no time limit, but reviews are split on RNG: some love the challenge, others find later levels demand too much luck to progress.
Screenshots
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