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Chessman Adventures

Every move matters in this chess-inspired tactical adventure. Lead three heroes and outsmart the undead.

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DVK Games
Publisher
Merlin Game Studios
Release
July 6, 2026
27 days ago
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About the Game

Chess-Inspired Turn-Based Tactics

Chessman Adventures is a turn-based tactics strategy game inspired by chess, where every move matters. Command a team of three unique heroes and outmanoeuvre the undead in a series of strategic, puzzle-like battles.

Master positioning, plan ahead, and use your heroes’ abilities to control the board and defeat overwhelming enemies.

Early Access

This is an early access version of the game, with ongoing updates, improvements, and new content planned throughout development.

Build Your Team

Choose from 5 unique heroes, each offering distinct tactical options and movement styles:

- Wizard – Control the battlefield with powerful magic

- Ranger – Strike from range with precise attacks

- Fighter – Hold the front line in close combat

- Bard – Support allies and enhance your strategy

- Rogue – Use speed and unpredictability to outmanoeuvre enemies

Create your team of three and discover powerful tactical combinations.

Tactical Puzzle Gameplay

Take on 16 handcrafted levels set in the fallen town of Grabstadt, where each encounter is a strategic challenge.

Complete varied objectives such as:

- Capturing all enemies

- Escaping within turn limits

- Defending key positions

- Rescuing survivors

- Defeating powerful bosses

Each level blends turn-based tactics and puzzle strategy, rewarding careful planning and smart decision-making.

Battle the Undead

Face multiple enemy types, each requiring different tactics:

- Zombies that overwhelm with numbers

- Skeleton warriors of fallen heroes

- Gargoyles animated by dark magic

- Wraiths that move between worlds

Adapt your strategy to survive against increasingly difficult encounters.

Boss Encounters

Challenge powerful enemies that push your tactical skills further:

- A relentless Gravedigger, commanding hordes of undead

- A dangerous Necromancer, protected by dark magic

Defeat them to uncover the mystery behind Grabstadt’s fall.

Key Features

- Chess-inspired turn-based tactics gameplay

- Strategic, puzzle-like level design

- 5 unique heroes with distinct abilities

- Multiple enemy types with different behaviours

- Challenging boss battles

- Singleplayer tactical experience

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