Underplayed Gems

Chex (2023)

Chex cover
Developer
KonsolKongen, JayJay
Publisher
Stuen
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Free To Play
Rating
3.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A thoughtful tactical duel on a hexagonal grid where every move demands careful anticipation and counterplay.

strategicabstractmentalcalculatedcompetitivemethodicaltense

What players say

Chex offers a free hexagonal chess variant with nice visuals and a good soundtrack, but players warn it feels like an unfinished prototype: there is no tutorial, no fullscreen option, no sound effects, and only the white side is playable. Reviews are split on whether the AI is impossible or the player just needs practice.

Screenshots

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