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Chess Survivors

Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

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August 31, 2023
2 years and 336 days ago
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Very Positive161 reviews84.5%

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About the Game

Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

Create Powerful Builds

Survive the Horde

Quick Turn Chess Movement

Find Broken Builds

Die, Learn, Repeat