Dark Chess (2023)

Developer

Tall Troll Games

Publisher

Tall Troll Games, Hawthorn Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Indie, Strategy

Rating

3.8 of 5, 213 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.7 hours

Where to get it

Steam

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A chess game where the hidden fog of war forces cautious scouting and tense, unexpected attacks, blending quick decisions and slow deliberation.

strategictacticalsuspensefuldarkunpredictablethoughtfulcasualnarrative-driven

What players say

Players mostly dislike the fog of war, saying it turns chess into guesswork and makes the AI feel unfair. Reviews also call out useless cosmetic collectibles and poor AI voice acting.

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