Oskar Aleksander MelbyeComing Oct 27, 2026View on Steam ↗

RPG Chess

A turn-based RPG, except it’s also chess! Instead of capturing, your pieces fight in battles based on stats, levels and abilities. Build your team and battle friends or CPU's in 1v1 matches!

Strategy Adventure RPG Indie Early Access Casual Tactical Chess

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About

About the game

RPG CHESS - A TURN-BASED RPG, EXCEPT IT'S ALSO CHESS

In this game, every capture triggers a battle. RPG Chess reimagines chess as a turn-based strategy game with classic RPG combat. Pieces fight with stats, elements, and abilities, and the match is won by defeating the enemy King.

FEATURES

Chess Gameplay with an RPG Twist
Every attack initiates a battle! Instead of capturing pieces, you enter 1v1 combat sequences. The outcome depends on ability selection, piece stats and elemental matchup. Level up your pieces on the board by moving. Each piece gets its own set of abilities, while the combination of abilities decide the piece's element. Piece stats are determined by a series of factors such as piece type, abilities and level.
100+ Abilities, 12 Environments & More
The game includes over 100 unique abilities, each one with a dedicated cinematic animation and effect. You get a starting set of 32 abilities to equip your pieces with, and you unlock new ones naturally as you play. You're also able to unlock a total of 12 different board environments.
Build Your Team
Create your team of unique pieces in the Team Builder, and use your collection of abilities to shape your strategy. Different ability combinations create distinct playstyles. Additionally, the ability you put on your King affects the entire team.
Campaign
Draft a starting team and enter the King’s Tower in the campaign "Ascension". This mode features a series of battles and different board setups, so being able to adapt your strategy is key. You strengthen your team by recruiting opponent pieces after each floor, as well as leveling up your pieces and unlocking abilities as you climb the tower.
Single-Player & Multiplayer Modes
Play against AI in quick matches or challenge other players online or locally. Test different builds and team compositions, and draft the perfect set of pieces to fight for you!