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Zugzwang

About this game

The King is cornered; the pieces set. You remember telling him: In Zugzwang, there are no good moves—there's only destiny.

Play as a murderer, a wanna-be hero, a terrible lover, a boy that chases myth the way dogs chase their own tails. Just remember: you cannot save him, it is too late, and checkmate is all but on the board.

FEATURES.

  • A dramatic branching narrative

  • Two characters both very desperately and unfortunately in love

  • Over 10 different endings

  • Hand-drawn art and frame-by-frame animations

Zugzwang is the debut visual novel from MALICE STUDIOS featuring murder, romance, chess, and destiny, all delivered through simple VN and light RPG mechanics.

Zugzwang

Chess. Love. Destiny. All the same things, really.

Developer

Malice Studios LLC

Publisher

Malice Studios LLC

Release Date

21 June, 2026

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