Underplayed Gems

ChessWalkers (2026)

ChessWalkers cover
Developer
irazaurus, Beton, dvestisoten, kovalenkowen
Publisher
Finish the Game
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, thoughtful puzzle game where you guide a pawn across a whimsical chessboard world, meeting allies along the way.

turn-basedpuzzlestrategiccasualexplorationwanderingquirky

What players say

Players praise this chess-puzzle hybrid for its addictive time-sink quality, short length, and creative boss encounters. Many grumble about the knights in later zones.

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