Chess remixed as a fast roguelike. You get 10 moves to beat a target score by chaining captures into big combos. Build around piece types or mechanics like cooldown, buy/upgrade passives and one-shot effects in the shop, tackle rule-twisting bosses and King Challenges.

<h1>Demo available now!</h1>Experience the core loop: chain captures for big combos, visit the shop, and face a rule-twisting boss.Build around piece types or cooldown mechanics and see how far your route planning goes. <h1>About the Game</h1>Shattered Chess is a fast, hypnotic roguelike remix of chess. You get 10 moves to beat a target score. Enemy pieces are scattered and don’t move—your job is to chain captures for massive combos. Miss a capture and the chain breaks. Between fights, visit the shop to buy/upgrade passives and effects, then face unique bosses that warp the rules.HOW IT PLAYS<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Pick a King Challenge – a difficulty modifier that applies a run-long drawback (no player bonus) and forces you to adapt.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/fa7bf7765958f2658ee7f00891bb4b9a.poster.avif?t=1769947562" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/fa7bf7765958f2658ee7f00891bb4b9a.webm?t=1769947562" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/fa7bf7765958f2658ee7f00891bb4b9a.mp4?t=1769947562" type="video/mp4"></video></li><li>Plan 10 moves – every decision matters; find the most optimal routes.</li><li>Chain captures – take multiple pieces in one combo to multiply your score.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/9f0553c0d68a6531abe9e3b12c082706.poster.avif?t=1769947562" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/9f0553c0d68a6531abe9e3b12c082706.webm?t=1769947562" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/9f0553c0d68a6531abe9e3b12c082706.mp4?t=1769947562" type="video/mp4"></video></li><li>Cooldown matters – a capturing piece goes on a 1-move cooldown, so rotate your lineup or build around reducing/offsetting cooldowns.</li><li>Beat the target – hit or exceed the enemy’s score to win the match.</li><li>Shop between fights – buy and upgrade passives/effects to overcome obstacles.</li><li>Boss encounters – every few stages, a boss changes the rules in surprising ways.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/5d2cdfef0e6a1a61349b584cb6366063.poster.avif?t=1769947562" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/5d2cdfef0e6a1a61349b584cb6366063.webm?t=1769947562" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/5d2cdfef0e6a1a61349b584cb6366063.mp4?t=1769947562" type="video/mp4"></video></li><li>Endless mode – after a successful run, push your luck and climb as far as you can.</li></ul>BUILDCRAFTING<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Specialize or diversify – invest in passives that boost one piece type, or get rewarded for switching between different pieces within the same combo.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/e3f7f796c6a0dde30b2dae5e69562cc6.poster.avif?t=1769947562" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/e3f7f796c6a0dde30b2dae5e69562cc6.webm?t=1769947562" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/e3f7f796c6a0dde30b2dae5e69562cc6.mp4?t=1769947562" type="video/mp4"></video></li><li>Mechanic-focused builds – stack cooldown reduction or zone effects that boost your score when you plan and play around them.</li><li>Mitigate the drawback – draft passives/effects that help you bypass the negatives of your King Challenge.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/4c90757177ec236dcb6eff2d3cc1f0a4.poster.avif?t=1769947562" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/4c90757177ec236dcb6eff2d3cc1f0a4.webm?t=1769947562" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/4c90757177ec236dcb6eff2d3cc1f0a4.mp4?t=1769947562" type="video/mp4"></video></li></ul>KEY FEATURES<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Chess-inspired roguelike with quick, satisfying runs.</li><li>Combo-driven scoring that rewards creative planning and risk.</li><li>Powerful passives &amp; synergies for expressive builds.</li><li>Unique bosses that push you to think differently.</li><li>Atmospheric 2D pixel art with a moody, light horror-tinged vibe.</li><li>Highly replayable: new enemy layouts and builds every run.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras/e648260d39bb4401195a60e289fb0108.avif?t=1769947562" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4131940/extras_big/e648260d39bb4401195a60e289fb0108.webp?t=1769947562 width=1560 height=227 /></li></ul>

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