Underplayed Gems

ChessVR (2016)

ChessVR cover
Developer
games.Sharbit
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel like you're physically standing inside a living chessboard, leaning in to inspect the pieces and pulling back to consider your next move with calm deliberation.

immersivestrategictactileatmosphericslow-pacedfocusedcontemplative

What players say

Players enjoy the VR battle-chess concept but wish it had multiplayer. The fantasy pieces and animations are fun, though some prefer standard chess visuals. The AI has no adjustable difficulty, making it too hard for beginners and too easy for experts. Camera movement is slow and lacks teleport, and the small set of challenge puzzles are unguided.

Screenshots

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