
Chain massive combos, build game-breaking synergies, and survive rule-changing bosses in this fast-paced roguelike twist on chess.
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PLAN. CHAIN. BREAK THE BOARD.
You only have 10 moves. Every capture counts for scoring.
Build huge combo chains, multiply your score, and push your run as far as possible.
Upgrade powerful passives, discover broken synergies, and survive bosses that completely twist the rules of the game.
CREATE MASSIVE COMBO CHAINS
Set up the perfect sequence and watch the board explode into score multipliers.
Every move matters:
miss a capture → the chain breaks
plan correctly → massive rewards
The better your route, the crazier the combo.
BUILD BROKEN SYNERGIES
Create runs focused on:
combo extensions
piece specialization
movement changing upgrades
zone based scoring boosts
more enemy pieces
more moves
end combo effects
Adapt your strategy and discover overpowered combinations.
BOSSES CHANGE THE RULES
Boss encounters introduce mechanics that disrupt your strategy and force you to adapt on the fly.
Every few stages, the game changes.
Here are 3 bosses that you will encounter in runs:
Pattern Breaker - The cooldown for pieces is increased by 4
Frozen Knights - All knights are frozen and they cannot move
The Orderbound - You can only move your pieces in this order (except Queens and Kings): Bishop, Pawn, Rook, Knight
HIGH RISK - HIGH SCORE
Choose King Challenges that apply permanent drawbacks for the entire run.
The harder the challenge, the greater the reward.
FEATURES
Fast-paced roguelike runs
Massive combo-driven scoring
Deep buildcrafting & synergies
Unique bosses & rule-changing mechanics
Endless mode
Difficulties
Boss rush mode
Replayable randomized layouts
Atmospheric pixel-art visuals
Skins for pieces and tiles

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All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian +2 more
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 31 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
I’ve been following this game ever since the demo was released, and the full version absolutely delivers. I love the tactical complexity of the gameplay; it definitely takes a bit of patience at first, but once you understand how the mechanics work and start building synergies, it becomes extremely fun. If you like roguelikes that force you to think outside the box, this twist on chess is highly addictive!
At first, i did not really understand it. But after the first hour trying new things, combos, passives, effects it started to make sense and get to be more fun. Solid 8/10. There are a few tweaks here and there, but its not too bad.
Fun and surprisingly addictive! The game takes familiar chess-like mechanics and turns them into a fast-paced roguelike where every move matters. Building huge combo chains and discovering powerful upgrade synergies feels really rewarding. I especially like how the bosses change the rules and force you to adapt your strategy. Runs are quick, replayable, and always feel a bit different. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy strategy games with a fresh twist.
Vraiment un gameplay intéressant je recommande vivement !
The first 30 minutes were a bit rough for me. There's definitely a learning curve, and it took some time before the mechanics really clicked. The tutorial helped, but I still needed a few runs to fully understand how everything worked. Once it started to make sense, though, the game became incredibly fun. The hour I spent playing flew by. I already enjoy chess and chess puzzles, but the roguelike twist adds a whole new layer of depth. Upgrading pieces, unlocking abilities, and using skills during runs makes every encounter feel fresh and engaging. If you're a fan of chess puzzles and enjoy roguelike progression systems, this is an easy recommendation.
Shattered Chess proves that chess-inspired games can still feel fresh and innovative. Great strategic depth, satisfying progression, and enough variety to keep every run interesting. Easy to pick up, difficult to put down. One of the most unique indie games I've played recently.
I actually tried the demo back when it was available, and I knew right then that the concept was awesome. Now that the full game is out and I've put a few hours into it, it’s even better and super catchy. Once you start figuring out the synergies and broken upgrades, it gets incredibly addictive. It's so satisfying to hit big combos on the board. Definitely recommend it!
Very interesting game idea, and solid execution Think Balatro but with chess instead, all that it needs is an active modding community
Balatro'nun Satrançlısı
Super catchy. Great for a quick, relaxing game session.
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