Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Chess Pills header art

Chess Pills

You have to guess the right move, but you're running out of time. Use the orange pill to get sharp and focus on the right piece. Or use the turquoise pill to chill and slow the time. But beware, the abuse of substances can cause side effects.

Steam Page
Developer
Deep Green Games
Publisher
Abyssal Studios
Release
June 16, 2022
4 years and 48 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive43 reviews88.4%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
A separate publisher is listed without a proven bounded regional or service-only role.
Search Google: Is Chess Pills self-published or published by Abyssal Studios?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Chess Pills and Abyssal Studios funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Chess Pills and Deep Green Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
The title released with a separate publisher relationship.

Media

8 items

About the Game

Chess Pills is a quick-paced chess puzzle game where you have to guess the right move in a very short time.

PILLS to the rescue

Fortunately, you have your pills to aid you:

  • Orange Pill: You get sharp. You immediately focus on the right piece to move. Now it's up to you to guess where the piece goes.


  • Turquoise Pill: You calm down. The time now passes slowly. You can take your time to figure out what to do. But only before the effect runs out.

Steam Leaderboard / Local Highscore

Challenge yourself and try to beat your personal record.
Find out how fast your brain is at chess by checking your position in the Steam Hall of Fame!

Constant Challenge

The puzzles get more difficult as you survive!

Lots of Puzzles

More than 3000 puzzles, always displayed in a different order. Each run is a different run!
Indie Game Fan