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Checkmate Kings
Checkmate Kings is a high-paced chess-like multiplayer bullet hell 👑 Shoot at your opponent, summon chess pieces, dash around the arena and crush the enemy king! Choose from 8 characters with unique playstyles and conquer the Kings Gauntlet!
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January 30, 2023
3 years and 231 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive20 reviews80.0%
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Welcome to the craziest chess-related experience you can find!
Checkmate Kings is an action party game with twin stick shooters, bullet hells and 2D fighters influences.
In this game, there is no health bar. If one chess piece hits you it's game over!
Choose your character from a roster of 8 kings and queens inspired by fictional and historical characters.
You'll find each of them has a unique personality and playstyle!
8 unique playstyles allow you to pressure your opponent however you like best!
Shoot, place pieces and dodge around to get the upper hand!
Placing chess pieces, dodging, and pressuring your opponent is not all there is to the game!
Gather crowns and use their power to steal enemy pieces!
Turn the tides in a single move!
As you play you'll be able to unlock unique customization options for your arena!
Choose your favorite look and fill the stands with the best crowd you can find!
Checkmate Kings is an action party game with twin stick shooters, bullet hells and 2D fighters influences.
In this game, there is no health bar. If one chess piece hits you it's game over!
Choose your character from a roster of 8 kings and queens inspired by fictional and historical characters.
You'll find each of them has a unique personality and playstyle!
8 unique playstyles allow you to pressure your opponent however you like best!
Shoot, place pieces and dodge around to get the upper hand!
Placing chess pieces, dodging, and pressuring your opponent is not all there is to the game!
Gather crowns and use their power to steal enemy pieces!
Turn the tides in a single move!
As you play you'll be able to unlock unique customization options for your arena!
Choose your favorite look and fill the stands with the best crowd you can find!
Key Features
- Online and local 1v1 multiplayer!
- Arcade mode!
- Progression system with unique customization possibilities!
- 8 characters with unique playstyles!
- Fast, hectic and fun gameplay!
- Powerful pickups!
- A unique and fresh take on the oldest game in the world!
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