FPS Chess (2022)

Developer: Meta Fork
Publisher: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Free To Play, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 43,265 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, first-person shooter reinterpretation of chess where traditional strategy is overwhelmed by twitch aim, random weapon sprays, and absurdly overpowered piece abilities.

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What players say

Players enjoy the inventive mix of chess and first-person combat, especially with friends, but nearly everyone agrees the game has significant balance problems between pieces and a small player base that makes matchmaking slow. Opinions split on whether chess strategy or shooting skill matters more for winning.

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